Pachino is a 12 year old Dachshund in Orlando, FL, who needs $16,000 for Hemilaminectomy and Cholecystectomy.

Pachino is the best gift I’ve ever been given. I’m so lucky to be his protector. We’ve been together since he was a puppy along with is a big little brother, Goliath.

Pachino has been admitted to the UF Veterinary Hospital twice within the past two weeks. His first surgery was a hemilaminectomy to prevent permanent paralysis, regain function in his hind limbs, and eliminate pain on his compressed spine. His second surgery was a cholecystectomy due to a gallbladder mucocele, performed to prevent a life-threatening rupture.

Anyone who knows me, knows Chino. He himself has never met a stranger. When we are not cuddling up at home, we spent our days on long walks around downtown. He would brighten up every passersby's day. He is the light in my life. Please send Chino well wishes so he can get back to being a spoiled baby boy.

One procedure alone is already a stressful situation for Pachino and me, but two untimely procedures are a cruel circumstance and an unfathomable financial burden.