Shiva is a 8-year-old German Shepherd mix in San Antonio, TX, who needs $2,000 for chemotherapy.

It's one of the worst moments in a pet owner's life, the moment a veterinarian tells you your pet has cancer.

Crystal A. had a feeling something was wrong with her precious dog, Shiva. "Shiva started acting lethargic and down," she tells Waggle. "But when she started not wanting to eat, we knew something was wrong. Our poor baby was diagnosed with lymphoma and possible hemangiosarcoma cancers."

The only option for treatment is chemotherapy. That dreaded news hit Crystal and her husband, who is unable to work due to health problems, hard. The couple depleted their emergency fund and are completely panicked about how to pay for Shiva's treatment. They just don't have the money. And the thought of not trying to save Shiva is even more heartbreaking.

Shiva also has a spark in her! She knows lots of tricks and loves to show off. Her family just can't imagine life without her. The oncology team at Blue Pearl Veterinary Specialty and Emergency pet hospital are ready to start treatment but the family needs your help.

The sweet dog is the heart and soul of her family. "Shiva loves to sunbathe in her downtime, but she also loves to go for walks and play fetch with her favorite ball," Crystal adds. "Something she hasn't lost joy for while sick, though she has slowed down. She is gentle and loving even when our young daughter is a little too exuberant."

"Shiva is the glue that holds her pack, a brother and sister together," Crystal says. "Shiva was a stray that wiggled her way into our hearts when she was about four-months-old. She has traveled the world with us; from Georgia to Hawaii, to Virginia and to Texas. It is not easy being part of a military family."