Rockefeller is a 11 year old Patterdale Terrier in Jacksonville, FL, who needs $2,000 for Growth Removal - Surgical Intervention.

April, 2014, my son and I went to the shelter to find a new puppy.
Rockefeller was found with his entire litter, abandoned at 4wks old. We immediately put a hold on him, waited two weeks, and then came back to take him home. Despite his old man appearance, he's a bundle of energy. 11 years of being our best friend, our perfect pup.

Three years ago Rockefeller was diagnosed with Lipomas. He had 3 at the time. The most concerning on his neck. This was aspirated by Fort Caroline Animal Hospital. And we spent the next two years monitoring his other lipomas. 5 more popped up, and a year ago, the one on his shoulder ballooned out.
Due to his age, we did everything to avoid surgery. But, we finally reached surgical intervention.

Rockefeller is an angel puppy. His housemate passed away after only six months. It was a tragic loss that without him, we wouldn't have recovered as quickly, or as happily. He's a spritely, adorable, and fun-loving mutt, that puts everyone into a better mood with his "old man" face. Finding out that he needs surgery is heartbreaking. We were hoping to avoid that and just let him live out his days.

I had been working with his vet closely to avoid surgery. I had money saved up. I was ready for the "just in case". But then I lost my job. My roommate left. And now I have burned through my savings, and into his funds. It's tragic, and we're trying.