Max is a 7-year-old Rat Terrier in Mounds View, MN, who needs $2,000 for MRI with Ventral Slot.

We accidentally found Max at 10 weeks old. He was the last puppy of the litter.. We were not looking for another pet, but fell in love when we saw him. He was so sweet and it just felt right. He has the same birthday as my husband! We adopted him and he fit right in to the family. He just turned 7.

Max is the smartest dog. He was fairly easy to train. He loves all other animals he has met and every person he meets. He is so sweet. He always wants to be with people and will lay with anyone available and willing. Everyone that has met him says he is the sweetest dog.

Max loves every animal and person he meets. He loves the sprinkler, playing with toys, doing tricks and playing. He really loves food and treats. He learns tricks and commands easily. He always wants to cuddle and be with the family. He makes us laugh all the time with how funny and smart he is.

Max has a ruptured disc in his neck. He has been on medication and kennel rest for a month now. We have had several veterinary visits in the last month and had to take him to Alistair McVey, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology) at the University of Minnesota. The neurologist said he needs a surgery that is between $8,000-$9,000. Success rate of 90%-95%.

Due to medical reasons of my own we are one income household. We have already spent around $800 on vet visits and medications in October. We have 1/2 the surgery cost. We don’t qualify for care credit or loans. Max is worth it and our family would be heartbroken without him