Maverick is a 7-year-old English Springer Spaniel in Coon Rapids, MN, who needs $2,000 for Therapy Dog Needs Surgical Procedures to Clear Extensive and Devastating Fungal Infection.

Our sweet Maverick was donated to us by PrairieWind Springers in Slayton, MN. The breeders knew our family was in search of a dog to be an emotional support/therapy animal for our two special needs daughters, and offered a pup to us in the summer of 2016. Both of our daughters, Madi and Sydney, have had heart transplants and brain injuries, multiple surgeries, & global developmental disability.

Maverick is the snuggliest, most laid back dog that ever lived. He loves to snuggle with anyone, and loves to go anywhere he possibly can with us. He is always happy to see his people and loves his little sister, Josie (also a Springer) even when she's being annoying. Maverick loves to get ear scratches and if you lay on the floor, that's his cue to come kiss you like crazy.

Maverick can sense when you're having a bad day, and will even come lay on/with our younger daughter when her sensory system is going haywire. He provides pressure therapy for her without us even having to teach him. He has also come to appts at Mayo Clinic to be there for his girls, and even came to comfort Madi in the hospital after an extensive leg/foot surgery. He likes to wave to people.

Maverick recently was diagnosed w/a fungal infection that has invaded his sinus cavity. It has destroyed tissue in the nasal cavity and even made a small hole in his skull. The vets at Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Oakdale MN will be treating him with some extensive procedures involving getting meds right into the sinus cavity. Two-ish treatments should kick this thing we hope!

Our family has two kids w/extensive medical needs so only one adult is earning income. Maverick needs to be healthy to go back to his hospital and clinic visits and bring everyone the joy he's so famous for. He is a beloved family member and valued companion to many.