Tater Tot is a 5-year-old Chihuahua in Columbus, IN, who needs $2,000 for CHOP Canine .

Tater Tot was adopted from Shelbyville Animal Control when I was in college to become a veterinary technician. When he first came to the school he was severely emaciated and absolutely terrified. It took a long time for him to begin to trust even just a few of us students. Prior to animal control catching him he was a stray. Right before Thanksgiving break I decided to take him home.

Tater is such a character and absolutely loves to cuddle up with everybody. He and our little male cat are often found snuggled up together. He loves to run around the house throwing his toys up in the air (especially his stuffed squirrel). He’s so silly and gets so excited whenever we order pizza that he will even howl at us (have you ever heard a chihuahua howl?!)

Unfortunately with all the testing and first two weeks of chemo I’ve exhausted my savings and will have spent all of my recent pay. I desperately need help with his ongoing chemo. I can’t imagine being without him and he’s still so young and full of life.

Tot was recently diagnosed with lymphoma and will need chemo to help him keep comfortable for as long as possible. Without treatment he would pass in a matter of weeks. I have already done bloodwork, cytology, urinalysis, xrays and ultrasound. He started steroids and will get his first two weeks of chemo starting Monday. His oncologist is Dr.Wood at Indyvet in Indiana.

Ever since day one he’s made everyone smile even after a really rough day. He’s always being goofy and is so energetic. He’s oddly talkative for such a little dog! He’s constantly following us around when we are home and always has to be the center of attention. He loves to curl up under a blanket with us at the end of the night and watch tv.