Mochi is a 10 year old Yorkshire Terrier in Bakersfield, CA, who needs $1,500 for Extract Carnassial Routine.

Mochi was adopted 10 years ago, June 11th, 2015. He was part of a pair of twin yorkies that were very playful and he loved on us immediately. He has been with us through every house we've moved to and every difficulty we've had. He currently is living with us alongside a pet bird named Potato. His name was selected because his twin brother was named Miso, so we thought Mochi sounded just as cute.

Mochi currently has Tooth Root abscess, which means he has a large, pus and blood filled pocket on the side of his face that needs to be cleaned and washed often. He is currently taking Amoxicillin and Meloxicam but has worsened to the point where he urgently needs surgery to remove the infection and to save his mouth and his life. His hospital is the VCA Bakersfield Animal Hospital.

Despite his age, he plays and acts like he's been a puppy his entire life. He loves playing outside, being in everyone's business, being clingy to everyone he meets, and naps it all away before doing it again the next day. He loves watching the outside through his window we set up just for him. He brings joy to absolutely everyone he meets, even if he's nervous and shy at first.

This was a very sudden emergency, our entire family is living under one roof and can only sometimes afford groceries. We cannot afford what he needs without selling all we have left. We care more about him than ourselves, and we want the best for him.