Susie Q is a 13-year-old Catahoula Cur in Everett, WA, who needs $1,700 for Tumor Removal.

Susie Q came from a litter of 8 puppies born on January 14, 2008 in Hope, AR. It was a family member's dog who had puppies, so I got first pick. I was there the day they were born and I picked both Susie Q and Tubby because they were inseparable, even before their eyes opened. I have had these 2 siblings literally since the day they were born. They are not just dogs, the are family. My kids.

Susie Q loves attention. She loves forcing people to pet her by pushing her head under their hand. She loves cuddling and treats! We have conversations with her about her treat addiction. She will wimper and "talk back" if you take too long giving her one or denying her one if she's had too many. She is very loving and often called a sweetheart by anyone who meets her.

Surgeon Mark Garneau has quoted me $7007.19 - $8348.83 for the removal of this tumor. I am not in a place financially to afford this. I have already spent $2000 just to diagnose her. Susie and her brother are my world. 13 years by side, I'm not ready to give up on her.

January of this year Susie began bleeding, she is spayed. The last 7 months she has seen the vet many times. We tried 4 antibiotics, 3 anti-inflammatories, an herbal medicine, and an ultra sound and finally had to go to a specialist, VSC of Seattle. She has started bleeding excessively. Last week we found out it was a tumor. Susie Q needs this tumor removed in order for her bleeding to stop.

Susie has always been special to me. When I was sick a few years back, needing surgery, she was always right there. She would cuddle up to me, lick me, and never left my side. She's never been one to play with toys that often, but she does love to "attack" her front paw . It's a funny characteristic of hers. She'll randomly look at her paw, then lightly strike at it. She'll do that for hours!