Rocco is a 12 year old Mix-Breed in Hollywood, FL, who needs $4,200 for Thoracentesis, Oxygen Support, and Medications.

12 years ago, our boy, Rocco was rescued from severe abuse. Today, we're focused on giving him comfort and peace as he faces advanced lung cancer. Rocco was taken in by a nonprofit animal rescue in Texas after he survived broken hips and being shot at. After being rehabilitated in the foster program, my husband and I adopted him at 2 years old and brought him to Florida to start anew.

Rocco went to LeadER Hospital after he began coughing and struggling to breathe. Imaging and testing shows he has advanced lung cancer, including a large mass in his lung, signs of spread and fluid buildup in his chest cavity. We've made the heartbreaking decision not to pursue aggressive cancer treatment but focus on comfort care in his last remaining time with fluid drainage and medications.

After years of rehabilitation and socialization, Rocco learned to trust people again. He still has certain triggers but will warm up to you fairly quickly especially if you have food. He is also very protective of me and can get jealous if you are not showing him enough love! His favorite things are belly rubs and playing at the beach. He hates getting in the water but will swim only with us.

Rocco won't be healthy again due to the severity of the cancer but we want to be able to give him as much comfort as we can in his time left. He deserves a peaceful end compared to his rough upbringing. It's a financially difficult time for our family due to job loss.