Ruby is a 10 year old Maltese in Oak Lawn, IL, who needs $2,500 for Severe Dental Work + Medication.

This is my baby, Ruby. I’ve had her since roughly 4-5th grade and I am now a Junior in College! So I am struggling to get funds. I can’t ever imagine my life without her. She has been with me through every heartache, every house we’ve moved to, every family event, she is truly my little baby. When people think of me, they think of my little mini me. She is full of personality, love, and cuteness!

She has been struggling with severe dental issues (bad breath, rotting teeth, WILL need extractions), I know she’s uncomfortable (constant licking of the lips, chewing on soft blankets, whining and paws at the mouth, + saliva). I took her to Hilltop Animal Hospital here in IL, Chicago, and got an estimate of $2k+ extractions and meds. I don’t want my baby’s QOL to suffer because of this issue.

She is my spoiled only child. She has seen me cry and laugh. She is filled with the most personality I have ever seen a dog have. She is incredibly smart! She loves my family (occasionally playfully annoying my mom), but loves my little sisters. She is incredibly gentle, loving, and funny. And it sucks to recently see my baby dim her light because of the progressive dental issues.

I am a part time worker, working minimum wage and a full time college student at SXU. It’s a real struggle paying for my tuition, books, supplies, and bills. I just want that extra boost to help fund and support my Ruby. I want my baby to be comfortable again.