Lilbit is a 11-year-old mixed in Alton, IL, who needs $800 for Dental Cleaning for Severe Dental Disease.

LilBit came into my life from my belated ex-husband, David. He rescued her as a stray when she was just a puppy and she's been a part of our family for 11 years. My other dog Cookie has a close bond with Lilbit and they often play in our backyard plus snuggle together every night. When David rescued LilBit, she was underweight and lethargic, her name came to be because she was so little.

David and LilBit had a special bond. He saved her from life as a stray and she comforted him during his dialysis sessions. She often laid with him while he slept as being tired was a constant side effect of his treatment. When he passed away in 2011, LilBit went through a period of time where she often searched him. Three years later, Cookie came into our home, and LilBit formed a motherly bond.

I've been on disability for 10 years due to spinal degenerative disease which mean my income is fixed. Normally, I pay for vet visits with my Care Credit Card, but right now it is maxed out. Asking for donations is out of my comfort zone, but I don't want to lose LilBit.

In mid August, I went to brush LilBit's teeth and noticed they were in pretty bad shape. She had also started to slim down but I thought it was due to her age and walking daily. I took her to Daniel-Randall Vetrinary Clinic to get them professionally cleaned but when Kelly Hall, DVM told me the price tag, I knew I wouldn't be able to afford it.

For fun, LilBit and Cookie chase each other around the backyard. Her favorite treats are green beans and boiled eggs. When she wants attention, she nudges me and vocalizes her desire. After David's passing, LilBit and I became very close. She helped me mourn losing my dear friend, and having my dogs as companions keeps me from feeling lonely because only the three of us live in the home.