Nick Fury is a five-month-old Lab mix puppy in Athens, TN, who needs $649 for urgent surgery.

When puppy Nick Fury was put up for adoption, he got no interest until Lexus P. saw him. "I was told no one wanted him because of his eye and the moles on his face," Lexus tells Waggle. "All his siblings were adopted, and he was left behind."

Lexus adopted him and named him after a Marvel Comics character. "Nick Fury from Marvel is a strong, brave character who has a messed up eye," Lexus says.

Fury is so happy to be adopted and in his forever home. "He sleeps on my lap most of the time," Lexus says. "He gets treats from many people. We go for at least six walks a day around our little neighborhood. He and my son play as if they were siblings. I have never met a dog that loves people and other animals so much."

Now the poor pup needs urgent medical attention at the Animal Clinic of Athens. "Fury needs his eye removed before it causes him harm. On top of that, he has seizures and needs testing to find out what is causing them so he can get his treatment," Lexus adds.

With all the struggles this pup has faced, his namesake could be another character: Underdog. And Lexus wants to help this underdog get the medical care he desperately needs. "I lost my job a few months ago and also have two children," Lexus says. "It will literally mean the world to my kids and me to help him be his best self."