Norman is a 9 year old Dachshund in Empire, MI, who needs $2,000 for Surgical Resection of the Left Parathyroid Adenoma.

Norman, Norm, Normie. He is a young almost 10 year old. He currently lives with his pesky brother, Simon who is a teenage Corgi. Norm has been my constant companion and solace for all his life. We live in a rural area in the most beautiful place in America and I know he feels as fortunate as I do. We live in a lower level apartment inside the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park.

Norm sees Dr Peck at Northern Michigan Animal Hospital. Six weeks ago I noticed he was drinking a lot of water. We saw Dr Peck, had bloodwork done and sent off. While we were waiting for those results, I was diagnosed with bladder cancer. After my surgery, I was referred down to Blue Pearl in Grand Rapids - parathyroid tumor needing surgery for him.

Norm has been the “perfect” companion. He has traveled across the country numerous times, on the plane and in the car. He loves the beach and woods and as long as he’s with me, he’s a happy guy. He has unknowingly helped me through some very challenging situations and I honestly don’t know what I’d do without him. My grandchildren LOVE him - “Normie” is favored over “Oma” any day!

I just turned 70 last November and although I still work, it has slowed down so I am on a fixed income. My cancer diagnosis means many unknown medical bills; add 6K for my best friend’s needs is a devastating and heart wrenching blow. I just don’t know how to do it.