Lyra is a 12-year-old Puggle Dog in Mission Viejo, CA, who needs $1,500 for Exploratory Laparotomy for Cholecystectomy.

Lyra and I currently rent a room at a friends house whom I have know for approximately 15 years. We also during the day spend a lot of time with family. Lyra enjoys the company she can be of assistance to as many as she can be. As a young puppy Lyra had a keen sense of notifying me when I would have a blood pressure episode where I could pass out. I had her trained as a Service Dog.

Lyra came to me as a gift at 8 weeks old. She changed my life. I suffered from many health issues at this time. She would come and sleep with me on my chest, or right underneath my blanket along my side, She motivated me everyday to get up and walk her and take her any dog park so she could play with all of her friends she met along the way.

Lyra is special in so many ways because of her being a Puggle a half beagle and pug she speaks to you as she almost is in a singling voice hence the name Lyra. When she is ready to play, she gets in a stance where her butt goes up and she gives you a look of " I am ready" , come and chase me. If not careful you can always find her with a box of Kleenex ripping to shreds one by one.

We have been seen by her Vet Dr. Barry at Baker Ranch animal Hospital. In the past few month due to Lyra's symptom's, blood test, and ultrasound has pointed to her needing her Gallbladder removed. Dr Barry introduced me to Dr. Page who did an extensive ultrasound and confirmed this finding. We were referred to Veterinary Specialist and saw Dr. Tony Cambridge who will do this surgery.

Due to having a number of having a number of health issues and having surgery after surgery recently I am currently unable to work. I am currently living on a limited income which covers my basics needs and feed Lyra.