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

Shiva was a stray that wiggled her way into our hearts when she was about 4 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! She has been strong and excited every step of the way, but flying to and from Hawaii was by far the most stressful trip for us and for her!

Shiva loves to sunbath in her downtime, but she also loves to go for walks and play fetch with her favorite ball! 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 to exuberant. She loves doing tricks like; sit, lay, stay, up (stand on back legs) and spin.

We have 3 dogs. Our dog Bella had diagnostics for growths around her body months ago. That combined with moving to and from Hawaii a couple years ago depleted our pet emergency fund. My husband is also unable to work due to health problems.

Shiva started acting lethargic and 'down' starting in January. We thought it was just part of us moving and her reacting to it (again!), but come April when she started not wanting to eat, we knew something was wrong. The vet found her lymphnodes and spleen swollen. Our poor baby was diagnosed with Lymphoma and possible hermangiosarcoma cancers. The only option for treatment is chemotherapy.

Shiva is the glue that holds her pack (a 'brother and 'sister') together. She lays with them both and tries to play, even when they would rather lay down. While her barking at us can be annoying, we know that when she barks she either wants to go out to play or needs something! She also enjoys 'stalking' birds in the backyard!