Mocha is a 13-year-old Cocker Spaniel in San Diego, CA, who needs $2,000 for Skin Cancer Removal and Glaucoma.

I got Mocha 13 years ago from a friend's litter. She was a sweet little puppy and I fell in love with her immediately. I got another Cocker Spaniel later to keep her company, his name is Maylo and they are both inseparable.

Mocha is a sweet dog that loves to run and losing her front leg 5 years ago didn't stop her from running. She loves long walks and beach time. She is very friendly and sweet to everyone (other dogs & kids)

When she is in a good mood, she starts licking the air and it's the funniest thing ever. She will tilt her up, extend her tongue out, and continuously lick the air around her.

Mocha was diagnosed with osteosarcoma 5 years ago and the vet said she only got 6-12 months max but to everyone's surprise, it's been 5 years since she got her front leg amputated. She is a happy 13-year-old dog now but recently she developed a heart condition and skin cancer on the left side of her lip. Last week, we also found out that her eye pressure is 35 when the normal range is 15-20.

I lost my job one month ago. It's the second time I get laid off in a year and with the hard economy and an extremely competitive job market. I am afraid I won't get another job anytime soon.