Rocco is a 12-year-old Mini-Dachshund in Austin, TX, who needs $1,600 for Mass Removal, Biopsy, and Oral Care.

Rocco and I started our journey together in NYC. I found him on Craigslist and picked him up in Brooklyn. He's been my best companion ever since and has been by my side through my many moves and now here in Austin. Through this pandemic we have spent lots of time together and he loves going on long walks with me on the boardwalk on Lady Bird Lake.

Rocco is a sweet, snuggly dog and is always cautious yet friendly. He immediately gravitates to the first available lap and loves to bark at rolling objects. He will always greet you with a sniff and a kiss and is stands close by to catch any little scraps from your meal. He also knows when it's time to eat or go out and will tell you with a little sweet growl and his big brown eyes.

Unfortunately, I've been out of work since April of 2020 due to the pandemic. It's been tough, things are slowly improving, I just don't have all the extra I need right now to cover this. Rocco has been by my side through so much and I just want him to be better.

Recently I discovered a lump in Rocco's mouth, we got it tested and it is cancerous. The lump looks as though it can be easily removed with surgery. But prior to that surgery we need to run some additional tests to ensure that the cancer has not spread and his heart is okay as he has a heart murmur. He goes to Zippivet here in Austin on South Lamar

Rocco loves any other dog but has an affinity for fluffy white dogs and gets excited when he sees them. He's sometimes protective of me but for the most part is a chill dog. He is a bit puppy-like and mischievous in his older years but still loves stinky shoes and if you aren't careful and he's feeling extra frisky, you might find your shoes in a different part of the room than you left them.