Mindy is a 11 year old Maltese in Cottage Grove, WI, who needs $2,000 for Total Ear Canal Ablation.

I have been Mindy's human for almost 10 years now. My family adopted her in 2014 and when I moved out of the family home, Mindy came with me. We currently live in my apartment and she's been quite the spoiled dog. I can definitely say she has more beds than I do. She loves to sit in the sun during summertime and hang out with me on the sofa in winter.

I found out recently that Mindy needs to have a double TECA - Total Ear Canal Ablation. In essence, her ear canals are to be removed on both sides. Over the last several years, the vet has done what they can to treat the chronic ear infections caused by obstructed ear canals, but recently, one of her ear drums burst from infection and there is a fear that the infections might become untreatable.

Mindy is not only my Emotional Support Animal, but she's also the cutest and most loving dog a person could ask for. While she tolerates other animals, she's really in it for butt scratches and attention by my family and friends (and roommates and kids and random people). She brings a calm and silliness to my life that's quite irreplaceable.

Living on a single income continues to be a struggle and this large expense was not only unexpected but it became urgent. I desperately want Mindy to be happy, healthy and pain free.