Nikki is a 12 year old Yorkshire Terrier in Clio, MI, who needs $435 for Bloodwork, X-rays, and Heartworm Test.

I was at a low point in my life and I thought I needed a dog to love. I fell in love with nikki at first sight. The day I bought nikki she was so scared, I put her in bed with me. When I woke, she was staring at me, about 4 inches away from my face. I laughed and she jumped all over me and gave me kisses. That was instant bonding for both of us.

Recently she starting panting and coughing non stop. I took her to the vets for this and he put her on cough meds, liquid gabepentin for arthritis and antibiotics for respiratory infection. The vet wants to run tests that will cost between 400.00 and 500.00. Without these test they can't properly diagnose her. It breaks my heart when she goes into her coughing and heavy panting spells.

Nikki is so loving and gentle. She loves to growl and act ferocious with the kids and then gives them kisses. She has brought so much happiness and love to me, I feel as if she's my child. We have to limit her play time because it puts her into coughing spells. She is my protector and snugglebunny. She never leaves my side.

I am on social security and I do not make enough money to have the test done. It breaks my heart to see her go through this. Nikki is a certified emotional support dog and goes everywhere with me. Nikki goes to Flint Animal Hospital.