Tegan is a 11 year old Cairn Terrier in St. Louis, MO, who needs $2,694 for Double Eye Removal.

I got Tegan when she was 6 weeks old. She is not only a loving companion, but also an emotional support animal. She has end stage KCS (keratoconjunctivitis sicca), which is a progressive congential disease in when the dog doesn't produce moisture for the eyes. She has been on medicated dropa her entire life, and one eye has ruptured. She requires a surgery to remove both eyes.

There is no cure for KCS, and eye removal is her only course of action at this point. Her left eye has ruptured, and the right will inevitably follow, hence the need for a double removal. Her vet is Falls Vet Care in Moscow Mills, MO, and does accept direct donations. We can move forward with the surgery once funds are acquired. The full cost is going to be $2694.00.

Although she has completely lost her eyesight after battling this lifelong disease, she still loves to play fetch, and can occasionally still catch it in her mouth! She's also learned to recognize my symptoms of an impending autistic meltdown and has become a vital emotional support animal.

I moved back to St. Louis after losing my job and home in Arizona. I have been unable to get a job here due to disabilities, hence the need for crowdfunding this surgery. I simply do not have the means to provide for this right now.