Valerie is a 12 year old German Shepherd Dog in Washougal, WA, who needs $838 for Canine Senior Wellness & Radiographs.

Valerie has been my boyfriend Jeremy's dog since she was 6 months old. When she was around one I came into her life and she has been my daughter ever since. When we aren't at work she is always with us.

We just found out during Val's exam at Orchard Hills Animal Hospital that she has at least 5 tumors. The Vet said that they want to do blood work and x-rays to see if the tumors are spreading and more tests to see if they are cancerous. If the tests come back that they are cancerous then she would need surgery.

Val isn't friendly with strangers or other dogs but she is everything to us. She is 12 years old but you would never guess that she is. To us she is so sweet and just a different kind of dog. There is something about her that connect us to a deeper level. She is in our soul. I couldn't imagine my life without her and I'm scared for that to ever happen.

About a month ago I got laid off from my job with an expected return date, thankfully. The estimated quote the vet gave me is between $722-$838, way more is surgery is required. It would mean literally everything to have her healthy again.