Poppy is a 1 year old Shih Tzu in Wichita Falls, TX, who needs $2,000 for Possible Portosystemic Shunt.

Poppy is my emotional support dog. I was blessed with her when she was only 8 weeks old by a very kind breeder who lowered the price for her just to help easy my heartache of loosing my previous shih tzu after 15 years of loving him. I named her Poppy after my best friend/sister in law who I lost years ago to cancer at just 38 years old. This girl my doggy is everything to me.

Poppy, had what we think was a seizure so I rushed her to emergency. It showed her liver enzymes were through the roof. She had to stay overnight on fluids, a week later same blood test showed enzymes were higher. So had to return for a liver function test. At this point we are unsure if she ate one of my mothers blood pressure pills or if she has PSS (Portosystemic shunt) waiting on results.

Poppy is a complete joy. Just thinking of life without her makes me cry. She has a personality where we believe she can really understand everything we say. She is so smart, she knows how to sit, laydown, roll over, high five, and can even lie down on her side when she hears the word "bang!" She loves her little toys and likes to have you chase her around the sofa when she has one in her mouth.

I am on disability with PTSD and Severe Anxiety. The vet bill right now is $2,015.63 and could be more in the next few weeks. I am scared they wont treat her if I it keeps growing with what little I can pay each month. She needs treated for proper diagnosis and care.