Roxie is a 8 year old American Staffordshire Terrier in Portland, OR, who needs $2,000 for Surgery to Remove Cancer Margins.

About a month after having to put down our beloved Harlem kitty, and weeks before the COVID shutdown, I started browsing a rescue site for dogs at high-kill shelters. We knew we wanted a pittie. And while we wanted to save them all, there was one cute face that stood out! We drove to a farm to meet her. Little did we know at that time that she was rescuing us, just as much as we rescued her <3

April of 2024, an aspirate from a mass on Roxie's side (see photos) was checked and came back inconclusive. A year later, the mass had grown and started bleeding. We had the mass removed, and came back that she had a very rare form of skin cancer that can spread aggressively. Lots of imaging, additional surgery, and possible chemo will be needed, and it will be a lifelong journey.

Roxie has a heart of gold. When we took her on one of her first walks, she'd whimper as we walked by houses where she could hear kids playing. We later learned that she LOVES: kids and grown-ups alike, dogs, and more than anything- ALL THE WALKS. She will cover you in stinky kisses, and possibly leave some "I don't know my size" bruising, because she's all heart. A pittie plop outside is a must.

We are on a single income due to multiple factors, including Katie's layoff in tech, and multiple family emergencies that required our care. We would never ask for help if it weren't necessary. We are beyond humbled and so grateful for any help! We LOVE you all so much!!