Tiger is a 9-year-old Lhasa Apso in Cleveland, OH, who needs $1,500 for Pericardial Window surgery.

Tiger is 9 years old. I found him when going to work one day. He was in the street near the curb, looking for food. His fur was completely matted and his face covered with fur. I took him home, put him in the backyard, and left for work. When I couldn’t locate an owner, I adopted him. I had him groomed, got his vaccinations updated, and had him neutered.

Tiger is very active and likes playing catch and tug-of-war with his toys. He also enjoys running around the yard with my grandson when he visits. He enjoys walks in the nearby park. When my brother visits, Tiger has an especially close relationship with him. He follows close behind and never lets him out of his sight.

I work part-time but I also am on a fixed income with SSI. The procedure to drain the fluid cost $3000, which I paid. And now the surgery costs between $4500 to $5500. I am able to pay $500 for the operation and I am hoping I can get funding to pay for the balance.

In July 2021, Tiger was becoming bloated, and had difficulty walking. I took him to an emergency clinic, from there to the Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital. Doctors said he was filled with fluid, and did a procedure to drain the fluid out. Now he needs surgery to create a “pericardial window,” a hole in the sac around his heart to drain fluid into chest cavity and absorb naturally in the body.

Tiger is a very gentle affectionate dog, and it shows when he plays with my cats. He makes sure not to be rough with them. He also loves snuggling with my cats and sleeping next to them. My youngest cat is Tiger’s best friend and they are always together, inside and out. As soon as someone sits, Tiger is in their lap, even though he is too big to fit comfortably.