Taco is a 8-year-old Chihuahua mix in Carthage , NC, who needs $250 for seizure treatment.

7 years ago when my youngest son was 1 month old Taco wandered up on my property . I took him in and have cared for him every day since then. He has been a valued part or every day. Just yesterday at 4pm taco had his first seizure. He seemingly had a mild stroke at the same time. 8pm a second but seemed to be improving. 9pm a large one with obvious brain damage. We need your help!! Please!!

Taco and my youngest son Phoenix have formed a bond. My son suffers from extreme ADHD and they have been companions for his whole life. Watching my son and explaining as Taco had seizures was extremely difficult. It is 1232am and Phoenix is still up worried sick about his dog, knowing he has school tomorrow. We just want Taco to be comfortable or have the option to die peacefully without suffering

I know this is a tough time for us all. Unfortunately, for our family it has been devastating. Lost jobs to being displaced from our home. This was unexpected and at any other time could have been handled. We need your help, please.

Small animals emergency vet in Vass, NC has quoted me 135$ just for the visit, plus 110$ if he needs to be made comfortable or put to sleep if there’s nothing they can do. In the medical field, 3 seizures in a 24 hour period is considered an emergency situation. This last seizure may have caused another stroke or brain damage as taco is unable to walk or support himself.

Even my other dog is genuinely beside himself and worried sick about his best dog buddy. You can see these relationships in the pictures we have shared. I am currently looking for work and am trying to move our household due to the pandemic. The thought of not seeing Tacos smiling face every day when I make it home is devastating. But I will shower him with love until that moment comes.