Tootsie is a 6-year-old Pug in Lansing, MI, who needs $1,600 for stone removal surgery.

Tootsie was 1 lb when I picked her from a post I saw on FB. I took her brother who was 3 lb as well. Both covered in fleas and belly's full of worms. Tootsie had a bilateral hernia but as much as I worried for weeks about there well being, they didn't hesitate one bit. Romeo was shy, gentle but ohh soo sweet. Toots was the sass, daring but so loving. Seeing them grow up together was everything.

They both were loved by my family. The big dogs were no problem. Toots would stand big, trying to claim top dog but than she would smoother them with licks and kisses. She was never afraid to show her two sides. It was as if they both were always meant to be with me. Visiting friends and family as if they done it 1000 times before. They're so comfortable and seeing where they started to now is 💜

Tootsie brought the whole gang together. She's the glue and guardian. Watching her go from Little Miss sass the Little Miss sweetie is everything she makes me laugh she's goofy. Always willing to hang out go for rides, Meet new people. I just hope no matter what tootsie knows how much I love her and how much she means to me. How I would do anything to make her feel special and loved.

Unfortunately at the moment my Tootsie is unwell. I rushed her into an ER vet knowing she had a bladder issue and possible stones. The vet confirmed my concerns and unfortunately confirmed the high cost. She needs surgery immediately. $5,000 it's hard to raise in one day. After hours of applying for loans grants credit cards I have just under half but it's not enough still. I hate asking for help☹

My hardships started months ago when I tested positive for Covid back in April. When my test came back negative I thought I would back to my normal upbeat self. However that was far from what happened. It's taken months to gain my energy. I began work because I can't give up.