Nermal is a 6 year old Mix-Breed in Gig harbor , WA, who needs $1,464 for Urinary Catheterization and IV Fluid Therapy.

I rescued Nermal from the Humane Society in Tacoma where I volunteer. Nermal had just had his back leg amputated due to a traumatic event that destroyed the nerve endings in his back leg. A woman had seen him wandering the neighborhood for a few days, then saw him dragging his back leg. This is when she brought him in. I rescued Nermal two days post op to give him love and a cozy home to heal.

Due to the stress of his traumatic leg loss, amputation, shelter time, new home, and stitch removal, Nermal developed a life-threatening urinary blockage from severe urethral inflammation. He is currently hospitalized at the emergency vet clinic getting stabilized on IV fluids and chilling on methadone while his bladder heals.

Nermal is the sweetest! He loves laying across my chest and drooling as I pet him. My son, who has autism, absolutely adores Nermal, and they have formed a beautiful, instant bond. Nermal also hit it off with Reginald; together they beg for food all day. Despite losing his leg, he has so much love to give and has brought pure joy to our family.

My teaching contract was recently not renewed, leaving me facing sudden employment and income uncertainty for the upcoming school year. As a single parent to a special needs son, our budget is incredibly tight. Having Nermal healthy and home means everything to us; he is a v