Rikki is a 12-year-old Miniature Dachshund mix in Visalia, CA, who needs 1,512 for removal of a breast cancer tumor.

Rikki came into my life after a fire and lost everything. I was devastated. she so small she fit in my hand and at that time she was in a bad place also.I picked her up and told everyone that she was mine,noone touch again. I looked at hereyes I told her that I would love,protect her and take care of her. she's mine and Im hers big love,joy.loves dressing up, going to walmart,.she has a daughter,been together,never been apart for 9 yr. love my granddaughter very much emotional supprt for me. very loving .shows love back .cmmunicates well, very smart.12 years is like losing another child except this one never sassed back at me,always love .