Scooby is a 12-year-old Chihuahua Mix in Vacaville, CA, who needs $971 for Echocardiogram.

Scooby was adopted by me and my family when a friend of mine found him all by himself. We kept him here at the house where we have two other pets for 12 years. He's been with us and is our family member for what seems like forever. Scooby smiles often just not lately since he's been in pain. He's loved so much.

Scooby sleeps with me and he follows me everywhere I go in the house. We also have two other pets that are basic family members to us. He's very protective and he's always been my right hand. He's a little ornery and steals my food sometimes but he's still one of the loves of my life. He runs my house. Without him my house or family wouldn't be complete.

Scooby is a good boy when you take him for walks but he barks quite often. He smiles he smiles at everybody sometimes growls. He doesn't necessarily like to be held but he does snuggle with me each night on his own. He takes care of his other four-legged siblings like clean their face when they're dirty.

Scooby is being treated by redwood veterinarian hospital in Vallejo by Stephanie Woodfill. It's a bit of a drive for us but we're willing to do it for him. Dr. Woodfill says Scooby has been diagnosed with having a heart murmur and needs X-rays and an echocardiogram along with dental work including light sedation.

Scooby means the world to us and with my car broken down and me living off a set income every month I'm unable to pay for his medical costs. Without him in my life our family is not complete.