Rahcheen (Chee) is a 9 year old Australian Cattle Dog in Albuquerque, NM, who needs $2,000 for Partial Mandibulectomy.

Chee is a rez (turned city) dog rescued from death row in Fort Duchesne. Like many cattle dogs, she’s smart, stubborn, loyal, and very much a “velcro dog". She can be bossy and intense, and also a sweet girl who wants to be held during thunderstorms and fireworks. She loves treats, bones, fetch, car rides, barking at the mailman, and catching up on "pee mails” during walks.

Chee was diagnosed with an acanthomatous ameloblastoma on May 6, 2026. It doesn’t spread to other parts of the body, but is locally aggressive and invades surrounding bone and tissue. Our regular vet removed the mass and affected tooth, but some tumor cells remained. We were referred to Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery of New Mexico to see Dr. Bannon who recommended a partial mandibulectomy .

Chee is a support dog for my partner. She always knows what's happening in the house and takes her self-appointed job of supervising everyone very seriously. She loves being close to her people and has an uncanny ability to sense when someone needs comfort. She's remained resilient through moving states, losing two dogs, and welcoming another rescue pup and a cat.

Chee’s surgery is estimated at $4,856-$5,942. This unexpected expense is a bit more than our household can comfortably absorb. We're going with the recommended treatment because she has a lot of life left and good years ahead of her. Anything helps - thanks for reading!