Nico is a 1-year-old Mixed Breed in Brooklyn, NY, who needs $2,000 for Wound Treatment for Burst Abscess.

We rescued our sweet Nico on October 1, 2023. We'd expected the adoption process to be long and intensive, but to our surprise, we were quickly approved; we drove out to New Jersey, determined to bring her home only if she was a 10 out of 10 and definitely "our dog." When the volunteer carried her out like a babe in arms, we knew. We are 100% in love with her and excited for a long life together.

Nico sleeps in our bed with us or her own bed nearby if she needs a little space. We both work from home, so she has plenty of attention, but she's an independent and curious girl - a perfect blend of character and cuddliness. I always call her "a love" - she is naturally friendly and sweet with humans and dogs alike. A friend to all! She loves walks and making friends in the dog park.

She loves to be chased, and will tease even the big dogs in the park into a spirited game. Her playful bows make me smile every day, and she's so cuddly - she loves to be held, and the way she snuggles into us before our morning walks brings such joy.

Nico suffered a scratch, possibly from a cat, that turned into an infected abscess, leading to a softball-sized wound on her chest. In the hospital, where her stay will last about 4 days, the wound is cleaned and drained daily; once healthy tissue begins to grow, she can be stitched up and sent home, but she will need continued monitoring and follow-ups. She is staying at VERG in Brooklyn.

This sudden accident and the resultant vet bills (totaling some $8,000) have put us in a ruinous financial situation. We simply do not have the savings to cover this huge cost, and though Nico’s health is our #1 priority, we are in desperate need of help.