Sophie is a nine-year-old Italian Greyhound in Ithaca, NY, who needs $900 for urgent dental surgery.

Poor Sophie. She's been through a lot in her life, and she just lost her human dad.

"Sophie is a very special girl," Deborah H. with the Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation tells Waggle. "She came into the rescue in 2017 and was adopted by the perfect family! Sophie's dad became ill and had undergone aggressive treatment for multiple myeloma (a blood cancer.) Unfortunately, he passed away, and she was returned to rescue along with her brother, Iggie, due to her mom's inability to care for them properly. Her veterinary care was put on hold while her dad was in treatment."

Unfortunately, the rescue says that Sophie and her brother did not receive the proper veterinary care while their dad was battling cancer. They both developed severe periodontal disease and require extensive oral surgery. "We would love to get these two adopted but will need them healthy before we can do that," Deborah says. "We are grateful the wonderful staff at Animal Health Clinic will be taking care of them soon."

The rescue says that Sophie loves to be around other Italian Greyhounds, as do most Italian Greyhounds. She is a snuggle bug and enjoys spending time on the couch with a blanket and remote with the rest of her family. She is a shy girl and takes a bit to warm up to new people but quickly becomes friends. She loves treats and her calming bed.

The organization hopes you can help Sophie and her brother get the care they need. "Our rescue is run by volunteers, and all of the veterinary care is paid through private donations," Deborah says. "We are unable to afford the full amount needed to complete their dental care and need donations to offset their veterinary costs."