Moana Bear is a 6 year old Chihuahua in Austin, TX, who needs $1,700 for Comprehensive Blood Panel and Urgent Dental Surgery.

I adopted this sweet girl from a Hawaii Humane Society in 2021, and we have been inseparable ever since. Moana and I live together in a sun-filled cottage where she enjoys her daily sunbaths. She is my "bestist little ride-along baby bear" and spreads joy wherever she goes with her pure Aloha spirit. Being with her is like being with a celebrity; everyone always wants a photo with her.

Moana urgently needs dental surgery to relieve pain and prevent further complications. Before the surgery can safely take place, she requires a comprehensive blood panel ($500) to ensure she can undergo anesthesia. The estimated cost for the procedure at Chewy Vet Care (The Triangle) ranges between $600 and $1,200, depending on the number of extractions required. The veterinarian has advised that this is urgent and cannot wait.

in pain weighs heavily on my heart. She gives me unconditional love and sunshine every day, and I am doing everything I can to give her the life she deserves.

This past year has been financially difficult since relocating to Austin, TX, for school. As a full-time student living on grants and loans, I currently do not have the funds to cover this surgery. Because the shelter did not have her prior medical records, I was unprepared for the extent of the dental care she would need. We have been promised a $350 voucher from AAP a local charitable organization and just need to raise the remaining balance to ensure Moana can be comfortable and pain-free again.