Reed is a 2-year-old Malinois Shepherd Mix in San Diego , CA, who needs $250 for Antibiotics.

I rescued these two precious baby boys from my abusive ex-boyfriend who threatened to kick them in the teeth. We now live in a small apartment and spend a lot of time outdoors to get enough exercise! They love wearing their packs outside. The packs are filled with soup cans to give them a sense of work and purpose. Our home may be small but it’s full of love!

Reed has such personality! He’s always the first to the door. He’s a protector, yet he also loves to cuddle. He’s bright, playful, but also has a serious side. He’s a true leader, except when his bone falls on the side of the bed—then he just becomes a barky whiny blob until Mommy comes to help. He adores his brother Sammy and loves to wrestle with him all day!

Reed is so attentive. We lived on a farm when he was a puppy and he would always look back to me for direction. He also has a lot of big feelings and will make them known through his hilarious groans. Our favorite game is tug of war. He will often win because he has such advanced moves! He loves to chew on bones, and is also a professional squeaker remover! He demolishes squeak toys in minutes.

Reed has been biting his paws lately. My poor baby is very uncomfortable. There is a lot of redness and inflammation near his nails and throughout his paw pad area. I rinse his paws after we walk, but the problem has persisted.

I’m physically disabled and on a very low and fixed income. I’m trying to give my babies the best life possible, but it’s been very difficult while entrenched in poverty.