Tribeca is a 10-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback mix in Minneapolis , MN, who needs $2,000 for urgent care.

Heidi S. tells Waggle when she went to the animal shelter to adopt a dog, Tribeca chose her! And ever since, the two have been inseparable.

"Tribeca’s the epitome of all that’s good," Heidi says. "She’s my best friend, copilot, protector, comforter, and support animal. Her inner comedian shines."

Sadly right now, Heidi and Tribeca desperately need assistance. Something is causing swelling in Tribeca's windpipe; she's panting and growing weaker. The medical team at Mission Animal Hospital is running many tests trying to figure out the cause. They believe that once the problem is found, Tribeca will have a good prognosis with proper treatment. But Heidi is in crisis, trying to pay for her care.

"This emergency is a big expense," Heidi says. "Please help. I'm on SSI; there aren’t enough pennies to go around. I've cut back on buying groceries and paying bills to get her to a veterinarian and get medications and tests. Tribeca’s care greatly exceeds what I can pay on my own. Your help makes a difference to both of us."