Paloma is a 8 year old Chihuahua in Half Moon Bay , CA, who needs $1,319 for Dental Cleaning.

My healthcare specialist told me about a dog that she was taking to a shelter after her owner died. I could not imagine a grieving senior dog going to an already overflowing shelter. I took her in. We live in an apartment together on the coast in Northern California. My emotional support dog passed two years ago, Paloma has filled her paws and is my emotional support animal.

Paloma is in excellent health, but she has dental disease that if left untreated, can cause a happy, healthy senior dog, life-threatening health problems. She is in need of a dental exam and thorough cleaning. I do my best to brush her teeth, but am paralyzed on my right side after suffering a major stroke 11 years ago.

Paloma is mild-mannered, gentle, and loves visitors. She loves to play fetch with her treats, keeps me company, and protects me. She has adjusted to going on walks with me in my mobility scooter and is very patient with me. Before Paloma and after my other dog passed, I never left the house. Paloma has given me purpose again and I want the best for her.

I am a disabled senior after suffering a massive stroke 11 years ago. I live on a disability and SSA pension, it's enough to meet basic needs and feed Paloma. I take Paloma to free clinic at the SPCA for her vaccines, I do not have the finances to pay for dental care.