Taylor is an 8-year-old Mix in Hallsville, MO, who needs $2,000 for an Echocardiogram.

Two years ago on Thanksgiving I recieved a call saying that my daughter's father had died in a motorcycle accident. I had no idea how to tell her but I had no choice, it was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. A few hours later Kylie, my daughter asked me what would happen to the dogs. Taylor and suspect, her dad's dogs since they were puppies. I promised her we would get them.

The following days after we drove and got them and they have been ours ever since. They are like brothers although they come from different breeds, they are as close as you could be in family. Taylor is a year older and hes the gentle sweet one. He is closest to kylie because they both remind each other of her dad.

I couldnt find out more without test because I couldn't afford to go further with that and the overnight stay. I'm a single mom of 3 on a waitress salary. I'm worried that by losing Taylor I will lose a part of my daughter.

I took him into university vet hospital a few nights ago because he started shaking and I was really worried, at this time I have already given him dewormer because I thought that's what it might be but it wasn't. The vet drained 18 pounds of fluid from his abdomen and tells me it's more than likely a heart disease.

They make each other feel closer to him and to never forget him. A few weeks ago Taylor started getting sick and getting very bloated but also at the same time losing weight on his upper part of his body. At first I didn't think too much of it because hes so healthy and active. But then he started to be tired all the time.