Sheldon is a 10.5 year old Yorkshire Terrier in Butler, PA, who needs $2,000 for Gum Disease Dental Surgery.

10 1/2 years ago, I found a beautiful little Yorkie puppy which I interacted with and who I bonded with immediately. I knew I had to have him. I named my baby Sheldon, and we’ve been together ever since. I have disabilities, but I am still able to work full-time, but not able to save anything towards his dental surgery since I live paycheck to paycheck.

Sheldon) has bad gum disease, and for the past two years, I have been told by his vet that he needs surgery and will most need to have several teeth extracted. It kills me that I have not been able to afford his surgery during this time. He has begun to frequently chatter his teeth during the last several weeks, and this worries me terribly. The vet name is Twinbrook Animal Clinic in Butler, PA.

Sheldon has a lovely personality and everyone he meets, he loves. Even when I take him for a walk and other dogs growl at him, he simply turns away and comes walking towards me. He is extremely friendly and loving, especially with my family members. And Sheldon’s favorite toy is an empty paper towel roll. He can hear when I change the paper towel roll and he runs over to get it!

I am not able to pay for Sheldon’s surgery upfront. I have two disabilities even though I work full-time, I live paycheck to paycheck and I’m not able to save anything towards his dental surgery. I lost my job for six months in 2022 to 2023 but thankfully, I am now employed.