Stubby is a 8 year old Chihuahua in Bangor, ME, who needs $1,300 for Dental Surgery.

Stubby came into my life at the end of my grandfather's life. He was being trained as a service dog, and he continued his training and became my new service dog and servied as a full-time service dog for 5 years. He is now 98% retired, but still loves the days that he gets to go out and work, but doesn't mind being a couch potato either. He's the calmest sweetest Chihuahua you will ever meet.

Stubby has 4+ teeth that need to be extracted, including some canine teeth. He saw the vet today 3/5/2025 at Penobscot Veterinary Services, LLC in Bangor, Maine, USA and they said that he will more than likely need 4 teeth removed and upwards of 8 teeth removed, but x-rays will determine just how many he needs removed. He has a really painful mouth right now and has a hard time chewing.

Stubby is one of those dogs with a big personality, but is quiet and calm. you wouldn't know he's a Chihuahua he's so chill. He's willing to be picked up and held by anyone who is having a bad day, but he especially loves his momma. He's saved my life more times than I can count at this point as a service dog, and he deserves to be healthy. He's a bed hog through and through though.

This is an unexpected major expense, he had a vet wellness check in November and his teeth were nothing like this. I just graduated in May 2024 and got a job as a Mental health therapist, and I just don't have the funds to pay for his vet bills right now.