Sargeant is a 15 year old Shiba Inu in Danvers , MA, who needs $2,000 for Amputation of Paw Due to Soft Cell Cancer.

Sargeant was originally my oldest son and grandson's dog. When they could no longer keep him I took him. He's been raised with my seven children and five grandchildren, making him our family dog. He has seen a lot of family occasions in his life and has brought us together. My kids grew up with him. We love him very much. He presently lives with my college-age children and I.

He was diagnosed with soft cell tissue cancer of the paw in February. After many tests and meetings with the oncologist in Boston, they feel he can be cured with surgery before the cancer spreads. Unfortunately, it's a race against time, and the tumor has grown larger has begun to bleed, and is causing him a lot of pain. In addition to that he has developed a secondary tumor on the paw.

Sargeant is a brilliant dog. He is a very faithful dog. He'll sit by the window till we come home and wait in front of the kitchen till we finish cooking dinner. He can tell who is at the door and is the local watchdog of my complex. Everyone here loves him. He has been raised with all my children and grandchildren. He was also there when their father and my uncle passed away. He never cries.

I am disabled and semi-retired I worked in the school system for 30 years. I've raised 7 children and 5 grandchildren and I'm a widow, My dog Sarg is my companion/emotional support animal. The doctors feel he has a fighting chance if we act soon. I think he deserves this