Ringo is a 6 year old American Pit Bull Terrier in Sarasota, FL, who needs $2,000 for Stereotactic Radiation.

Ben rescued Ringo and his mom, Roxy, about 4 years ago. They were abandoned at a shelter and both were heart worm positive. Ben instantly fell in love and got them the treatment they needed to save their lives. These two babies are inseparable and have become protectors to their little Beagle sister, Phoebe. We can't bear to lose a member of this beautiful little family we've created. <3

A few months ago we noticed a bump on the back of Ringo's head that began to grow rapidly. After lots of testing, we now know he has a large MLO tumor. It is essentially a cancerous boney tumor of the skull that is putting pressure on his brain. Although Dr. Yee and the team at Blue Pearl Vet Hospital in Tampa do not feel surgery is an option, Ringo has a positive prognosis with radiation therapy.

Ringo is a sweet, rambunctious boy who is full of energy and joy, but is also a giant snuggle bug. Of our 3 dogs, Ringo is the only boy and Ben has a very special bond with him - I like to say Ringo is Ben's doggy-twin! Ringo and Roxy also share an inseparable bond as they have been together their entire lives. All around, Ringo is so special to so many of us who are not ready to lose him.

Ringo's treatment all together will cost us around $15,000. This will cause significant financial strain, but we are committed to helping Ringo. We are considering financing to get Ringo's treatment started quickly and would truly appreciate any help to pay down this debt.