Lina is a 8 year old Mix-Breed in Tryon, NC, who needs $1,500 for Emergency Tooth Extraction.

I adopted Lina during COVID after a chance shelter visit—it felt meant to be. She was shy but curled into my lap within minutes, and I knew she was mine. I’ve had her 7 years, and she’s my soul dog. She’s grown so much from her timid beginnings and is now incredibly loving, loyal, and never leaves my side.
Her name was originally Dina but Lina was more fitting ❤️

About two years ago, Lina had a panic episode and tried to escape, breaking a canine that cost $1,500 to remove. It was scary, but I did everything I could for her. I crate trained her for safety, and she’s been okay—until yesterday. She panicked again and broke another canine, the hardest tooth to remove. You can see the severity in the attached video. She needs urgent surgery, and I need help.

Even after all these years, Lina greets me like it’s the best moment of her life—whether I’ve been gone 5 minutes or 4 hours. She’s so vocal, happy, and full of love. I’ve been through so much, and she’s been by my side through it all—even when I almost lost my life. I truly don’t know what I’d do without her. I love her more than anything.

This past year has been really hard—my home was destroyed during Hurricane Helene, I had to move in with my mom, and work in the restaurant industry has been slow. I don’t have anyone to turn to and can’t cover my dog’s surgery on my own.