Missy is a 4.5 year old Maltese in El Cajon, CA, who needs $2,000 for Anti-Inflammatory Medication, MRI, and Neuro Exam.

Missy was my very early Christmas present; she was born on October 10th, 2020. I've had her since she was a little puppy. She quickly became my world and my best friend. I've struggled with chronic depression and severe anxiety, and she gets me through the worst of it. She motivates me every single day, I love her with every fiber of my being, and I only ever want the best for her.

Missy's hind legs have stopped working completely, and it is extremely painful for her to try to move. We first went to the Pet Emergency in La Mesa, but they referred us to a neurosurgeon and an MRI. She is diagnosed with IVDD, but we need an MRI done to see how bad it is; from her obvious pain levels now, it's extremely urgent.

Missy has a massive personality; she's our little soldier guard dog that routinely barks at the mailman. She makes everyone happy, and it's her favorite thing to do. She'll fall right to your feet with her belly up, telling you to pet her. She loves the attention. She's truly a good girl, she deserves an amazing full life for how much she has helped me mentally & physically.

It's only my mom and I after her extremely abusive relationship, which has left us extremely broke. We can hardly afford our rent and bills at the moment, and my mom doesn't have a working vehicle, and I do all my schooling online.