Priya is a 11 year old Dachshund in Las Vegas, NV, who needs $7,000 for CT Scan and Surgery.

8 years ago I wasn’t looking to adopt a dog. I’d spent the previous 10 years living out of a suitcase in over 60 countries. But there was Princess Priya, quietly sitting in the corner while every other dog barked. The moment I held her, I knew she was special. On the drive home she placed her tiny paws over my heart and stared into my eyes the entire way, I promised her then I’d never leave her.

Priya accidentally ate a grape and was rushed to emergency after suffering seizures from the ingestion. Thankfully she recovered, but the tests revealed a large liver tumor. She has since been diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma. She urgently needs a CT scan to confirm it can safely be removed through surgery, which offers her the best chance at several more happy years.

Priya means “beloved” in Hindi, and she truly is my baby beloved. She’s a 12-pound ball of unconditional love who has traveled the world beside me for eight years. She’s bravely protected me from black bears, tarantulas, pit bulls, and even Komodo dragons because she always believed keeping me safe was her job. She has loved me with her whole heart every day. Now it’s my turn to protect her.

Due to government delays, I’ve been unable to work in the USA for 2yr while waiting for my green card to arrive. Our pet insurance was exhausted after the emergency. We’re only asking for help with CT scan and surgery, my husband is working multiple jobs to cover remaining.