Teddy is a 0-year-old Pekinese/Corgi/Spaniel mix in San Jose, CA, who needs $2,000 for complicated hysterectomy.

Theodore Ruxpin, known as Teddy, joined our family 12/19. The kids and I were so excited to adopt this sweet pup into our home! My children's father and I have been going through a divorce and moving out of our family home and leaving behind my beloved hound (a rescue and a big part of my life since 2009) left a big pup-shaped hole in my heart. Welcoming Teddy into our lives has been a joy!

Teddy is my shadow - everywhere I go, he goes! He's full of silly puppy antics, from chasing (and catching!) his tail, bobbing for ice cubes in his water dish, and rousing games of fetch and tug. He especially loves to romp around the backyard with his two small human family members! He also loves to explore the forest and recently discovered the joy of the beach.

We love our pet dearly. As the single mother of 2 children, and the 2nd surgery estimated to cost between $3,300-$4,300, I am hard-pressed to afford the care he needs. It's been hard watching the suffering and I know if I can't get this done, the infections will continue.

In the 2 months we've had Teddy, I've rushed him to the vet 2x for severe bladder infections and straining during defecation. It turns out, Teddy is a rare type of hermaphrodite and has/had both sets of reproductive organs. The uterus in this non-binary pup of mine has been the cause of the repeat infections. The first vet failed at the hysterectomy and has referred us to a specialist.

Teddy is the sweetest little pup. Despite coming from a rescue organization and more than one foster home, he is full of love for all humans and furry creatures he meets. He greets everyone with a wag and a smile, and if it is a known loved one he's greeting, he lets out the cutest excited little howls and brings a gift of the nearest toy (or sock!) that he can find.