Sparky is a 4-year-old Chihuahua in Bradenton, FL, who needs $400 for Dental Care.

We rescued Sparky at the age of 6 months from a rescue shelter. He was abused by his previous establishment. He has been a miracle for our whole family. He now lives with 3 very loving people who care for him everyday. He gets healthy exercise and adequate training. He loves belly scratches and sleeping next to someone. He is great with kids, dogs, cats. He lives unconditionally.

He lives in a big size apartment with 1 teenager, pre-teen, and loving single mother. He is my 16 year old daughters dog and he followed her everywhere. Their bond is beautiful and loving. He sleeps with her, cuddles, plays. He goes wherever she goes. My other daughter loves him just as much. And when it's movie time he is right in my lap.

He is our glue in our family. He lives toys. Specifically his treat ball. He loves playing tug a war. This puppy is afraid of rain and thunder and loves hiding under our arms when it's thundering. He loves getting dirty outside. He is fascinated with swimming pools and splashes. He runs in circles everytime there's a splash. He has a bond with our hamster and they love snuggling.

Our baby dog has a medical necessity dental surgery. He needs $400 to fix his teeth. If left untreated he loses l2 teeth and will remain in pain. There is no other way around this procedure. Dental treats, and cleaning will never suffice. They will put him under and work in his teeth making them healthy again so he doesn't have to lose it.

I am a single mother divorced with 4 kids, 2 of them in college like schooling. I am a teacher living off teacher pay. I do not remotely have 400 dollars for this pressure but I can't bear seeing our dog in pain. There isn't much we wouldn't do to make our puppy better.