Taint is a 12-year-old Wolf Hybrid/Shepard Mix in La Porte, TX, who needs $2,000 for Amputation.

The breeder I bought my wolf dog from is a word of mouth referral only breeder. A battle buddy of mine on Ft Hood told me about him and how awesome his new pup was so I reached out and was able to get him as an after deployment present to myself in 2010 during Christmas break. I have no idea how to contact that breeder anymore or locate him due to memory problems from being on Ft Hood.

My big baby has been through everything with me, from my battle to get off Ft Hood, my journey as a disabled vet, turning into a mother and helping me protect my kids and teaching them how to walk. I never had to train him to be a service animal he loves me and is a very caring soul. He can tell if someone isn't ok emotionally and will snuggle them to make them feel better. Never been aggressive.

The smile he does is capable of curing depression and his howl sounds inspiring enough to wake my indigenous ancestors. It's one of the best sounds I've ever heard second only to the laughs and giggles my kids make when he plays with them and snuggles up with them. He's always been a perfect nanny dog to my kids and even barks if they try to do things they shouldn't. The bestest boy we have.

Outside of allergy shots and regular vet visits our big baby has always been a very healthy guy. About 2 months ago we took him in for X-rays thinking he had hurt himself at the dog park playing too rough...only to find out it was bone cancer. We've taken him to Mexico for a second opinion, labs, ultrasounds-cancer is confirmed.

I am a divorced mother of 2 that is the primary provider of my household. I didnt think that cancer and cancer treatments would need to be something I'd have to prepare for. The divorce I had in 2020 ruined my credit so I'm unable to pull loans. I'm a disabled army vet.