Missy is a 7 year old Jack Russell Terrier in New lenox, IL, who needs $2,000 for CHOP Chemotherapy.

I adopted Missy in July 2022 from NAWS Mokena while struggling with depression. Named after Missy Elliott, she lived with me in my apartment until I lost my job in 2023. We now live with my parents, where she’s adjusted well and continues to bring me comfort and joy.

Missy has stage 3 lymphoma with a good prognosis. She needs CHOP chemotherapy over 16 weeks, which she’ll receive at VCA Aurora Animal Hospital. She saved me during a dark time, and now I’m doing everything I can to save her.

Missy is probably one of the only Jack Russells on earth to nap as much as she does. She has been my perfect companion! We both enjoy curling up on the couch and watching movies together. She loves her nana and pop pop and I can always count on them to give her the same love that I give her. Missy has really been everything to me I love her little brown eyes and loud bark!

I have limited income. Even with my job, I can only afford so much during this time. Since the treatments will be around $500-$1,000+ per treatment (over 16 weeks) I am not sure how I can keep up with both regular expenses and her medical bills.