MJ Simba is a 13 year old Dachshund in Philadelphia, PA, who needs $5,000 for Ventral Slot Surgery and Physical Rehabilitation.

MJ Simba as a tiny pup back in 2012 picked me. He was so small he could fit in the palm of my hand. Since that day he's been my shadow, my best friend, and a constant source of love and laughter. People always ask what "MJ" stands for. My nephew named him couldn't choose between Michael Jackson or Michael Jordan, so MJ it was. Later, friends started calling him Simba, and the name fit perfectly.

Until now, MJ had been remarkably healthy. Then, overnight, he lost the ability to walk normally and struggled to eat, drink, and stand. An emergency vet at BluePearl recognized the severity of his condition and helped get him seen immediately at PASE. There, specialists diagnosed a herniated disc in his neck affecting his mobility and breathing, emergency ventral slot surgery.

Anyone who knows me knows MJ is my son-dog. For over 13 years, he's been by my side through life's highs and lows. He's the unofficial guest at sports nights with friends, and if you have food, he'll ask semi-nicely for a bite. Some friends joke that we deserve our own sitcom. Stubborn, lovable, and full of personality, MJ has a way of making everyone he meets smile. My SourPatchDog!

This was a true emergency. One day MJ was fine next, life-saving surgery. Getting MJ healthy again means getting more time with my best friend, more memories, and more treats. Any support helps ease the financial stress and allows us to focus on his recovery.