Taco is a 10-year-old Chi-Weenie in Spring, TX, who needs $2,000 for Laryngeal Paralysis - Tie Back Surgery and Temp Trach.

We have been an active rescue family for many years. In 2014, one of our pack, Dukey, passed on and our "goodbye" went viral. Duke was magic and to continue his memory, every year on the day of his passing, I would find a black shelter dog to help find a soft place to land. In 2015, year one, this was Harley. He was to stay at our house for 1 night before his transfer to Canada but he never left.

Harley was immediately adopted into our family and renamed Taco. He is a spunky, funny, loving, perfect addition to our household. Taco spent the last 8 years warming the beds, making sure no one ever had to nap alone, and keeping a watchful eye for any food that you might drop. We sometimes call him Burrito Supreme.

Taco welcomes all guests into our home with a steady stream of tiny dog conversation. We enjoy spending our free time, to the family's dismay, singing. Taco has been known to say "I love you"! It's his best party trick. He is also well known for his deadly handsome smile and his bouncy strut with wagging tail.

After a series of unusual events, a door was accidentally left open so the dogs had unsupervised access to food. Taco was carried to the yard by a younger dog like a toy. While the external damage was minor, Taco suffered laryngeal paralysis. He ended up in critical care at a veterinary hospital, where he received 24/7 care for over a week.

Taco is part of our family. We didn't have pet insurance but I am pretty sure we will be looking into it after this. No one is prepared for a pet emergency of this expense. We have so far paid $11,200.00. And our current bill is $18,312. He should be coming home in 2 days!