Sugarbaby is a 13-year-old Maltese/Poodle in Prescott Valley, AZ, who needs $350 for canine dental and possible oral extraction.

I got Sugar for my special needs daughter at 6 weeks old. She is now 13. My daughter passed away 6 years ago. Two months after she passed I found out I had cancer. I was forced to give up a 19 yr job. I had to go on disability. Because of that I had to sell my home. I live on $1219 a month. Sugar has periodontal disease and it has taken her hearing. The vet says it will eventually go to her heart.

Sugar is such a comfort after my daughter passed away. We’ve been through a lot together. My brother has 8 grandkids that I watch and they love her and she dearly loves them. Sugar loves everybody! It’s just me and her now. We live in a senior housing building. Many residents have dogs. She just hangs with me everyday.I also have heart issues with a pacer/defibrillator. She’s happy just to be with me!

I live on Soc Sec disability. I get $1219 a month. I can’t afford a secondary medical insurance. So I have to pay 20% of everything Medicare doesn’t pay for. I still need to raise $350. I live in low income senior housing. My rent is $539 a month. Plus some utilities.

Sugar has lost her hearing because of periodontal disease. That is devastating to me. A dog should not have to die and become ill because of her teeth. I have always given her dried food. So I was devastated to find this out. The vet says this will go to her heart. United Animal friends has donated $300. But I have to take her to Chino Valley Hospital. Total needed is $598-703. I can do $50.

Sugar is very content. She loves her frisbee and ball. The vet says for an inside dog her muscles are great. She’s still very much like a puppy. When people first meet her they think she is a puppy! LOL! She’s been the best dog ever! She’s such a joy! She has nothing to do with me when the grandkids are here. LOL! I think she likes sticking close to them to steal food off their plate! LOL!