Murphy is a 12-year-old Golden Retriever mix in Newport, RI, who needs $2,000 for critical surgery.

Sometimes in life, you meet a dog and just know they were meant to be yours. That's what happened to Haley M.

"I went to the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, MA. The adoption counselor walked me over to a puppy. His sisters were just adopted, so he was sad and alone. I sat with my back to the wall in the greeting area, and Murphy plopped himself between my back and the wall. Murphy chose me. The rest was history," Haley tells Waggle.

And over the last 12 years, Murphy's kind-hearted nature has made an impact on Haley and others.

"Murphy and I have a wonderful relationship," she says. "He has changed my life, and I can't imagine being without him. Murphy is my emotional support animal. He loves to meet people and always knows when someone could use a hug. He loves going to the beach, rolling in the grass, and soaking up the sun. My favorite habit of his is when he rests his head on a couch or bed and waits for attention, tail wagging."

But Haley just got devastating news; Murphy has Hyperparathyroidism. That's a rare disease of the thyroid gland that causes it to produce too much parathyroid hormone. That hormone helps regulate a dog's calcium level. If it's not treated, calcium levels can build up and mineralize organs, which can be fatal.

Luckily for Murphy, surgery can help. He's got a specialist lined up to treat him at Angell Animal Medical Center in Jamaica Plain, MA. Haley is hopeful there's something to help Murphy, but she is devastated because she can't afford all his care.

"Murphy's surgery is extremely expensive," Haley says. "It also requires aftercare and regular retesting at the veterinary specialist. His treatment has been quoted at $8,000 with the potential to cost more."

Haley uploaded this Waggle campaign, hoping you will help Murphy. He's such a gem, and she does not want to lose him to this condition.

"Murphy has assisted me fostering tons of animals for our local animal shelter," Haley says. "He is extremely beneficial at socializing foster animals and making them more adoptable due to their comfort with other species. He has influenced the lives of over 30 kittens, more than 25 bunnies, and one litter of guinea pigs. He was originally rescued by Save a Sato in Puerto Rico."

Please help Haley rescue her rescue dog one more time!