Mario is a 7 year old Norfolk Terrier in Turlock, CA, who needs $2,000 for Exam, X-rays, Blood/Urine Analysis, and Medication.

May 5, 2017 I was driving early afternoon on downtown Stockton when I came to a stop at a crosswalk. A barefooted woman was holding a tiny tan and white puppy walking through the crosswalk, talking to herself when suddenly she turned directly towards me and said "I don't even know why I got this puppy, I can't even take care of myself. Do you want him?" That was the day Mario came into my life. ❤️

Over the past couple of weeks he's changed. I've been having to carry him home from walks and he's been in noticable pain. He has been yelping when picking him up or when he moves in certain ways. The look on his face when I say "You want to go for a walk?" is devastating. He's not himself and has never been like this in 7 years. His vet is Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital, Turlock, CA.

Mario has always been a very active, healthy and happy little dog. Over the years he has become my best friend, my biggest protector, my soulmate and love of my life. We've been through so much together and he's become my greatest companion in life. I am so lucky to have him. He is spunky, he LOVES walks, belly rubs, and is fearlessly protective. I can't imagine life without him. 💛💛💛

Today 6 months clean and sober, and am in intensive outpatient treatment and will be for the next year+. I have no income and we are staying with the wonderful people who took care of Mario when I was in residential treatment 3 months ago. We need help now more than ever.