Niner is a 5 year old Doberman Pinscher in long beach, CA, who needs $21,354 for Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy and CT Scans.

Niner has been ours since the day he was born. A close family friend gifted him to us, and we have raised him for all five years of his life. He lives at home with his brother Happy and our four cats — Veronica, Rona, Luna, and Blue. We named him Niner because my dad is a diehard 49ers fan. From the very beginning, he hasn’t just been a pet he’s been family.

Niner was recently diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma. This is an aggressive cancer that requires urgent surgery with wide margins followed by radiation therapy. In November 2025, he already endured emergency surgery after a bite injury in the same area. He recovered beautifully — but now we are facing cancer. It is treatable, and he has a real chance. We are fighting

Niner is my shadow and my heart. He always wants to be by my side — whether I’m sitting, studying, or just walking through the house. He follows me everywhere and rests his head on me like he feels safest there. The way he looks at me is pure love and trust. His loyalty, gentle spirit, and constant presence have created a bond that feels deeper than words can explain.

just finished nursing school and have not yet started my nursing position. I used my emergency savings for his first surgery in November. This cancer diagnosis came suddenly, and the cost of surgery and radiation is overwhelming.