Teddy Bear is a 4-year-old Shih Tzu in Hamilton, ON, who needs $2,000 for aggressive treatment for immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA).

Teddy came home with me in Sept 2019 as a foster from a new local dog rescue. He had been rescued in July, but his fosters, vet visit, and grooming appointment didn't go well. Within a few days at home with me and my dog Harry, people asked "Is that...Teddy? He's a different dog!" He was calm, quiet and happy, thanks to fresh air and exercise. We kept his name, Teddy Bear. That's what he is!

Teddy loves to hip-check Harry when walking together, or to start up playtime - especially on top of the covers at bedtime! Teddy loves fetch, going for walks, and stealing food out of grocery or lunch bags or off table tops. He is a good guard dog, with a loud "arrrrooof!" He cries during baths, and "ruffs" under his breath while dreaming.

It would mean the world to get Teddy back to good health! I had been ill and out of work. Been back at work but underemployed, and used my last savings of emergency care for Teddy Jan 16 - 18. To lose him over the cost of urgent care he needs...just breaks my heart

Suddenly, Teddy stopped eating, became weak and lethargic. Tests are consistent with AIHA, autoimmune hemolytic anemia. He may have eaten something toxic, like onion - he's only 15 lbs - it doesn't take much. He needs aggressive short term care to survive this acute stage, then a few months of treatment. He's young - only 4 - so his prognosis is good long term.

Teddy loves his big brother Harry, and bounces up to a friendly 100 lb Red Bone Coonhound. When he's happy, Teddy wriggles on his back adorably! He arrived terrified of being handled or groomed, but will happily oblige in exchange for liver treats or all natural PB. Last summer, he stole cherry tomatoes right off the vines. I hardly got any!