Waylon is a 9 year old German Shepherd Dog in Erlanger, KY, who needs $3,900 for Mucosal Resection.

I adopted Waylon in 2017. He was a 7-week-old puppy from a hoarding situation and was very timid and scared of everything. While certain things still startle him, like opening a garbage bag or sneezing, he is now a happy, goofy boy who loves attention. Waylon loves to watch and patrol the cul-de-sac, hang with his fur sister, and snuggle.

Waylon has developed a rectal polyp, which causes him much discomfort. He strains when pooping and bleeds significantly. He had a colonoscopy at Greater Cincinnati Animal Hospital in June but unfortunately, the polyp was too big to be removed. The vet took biopsies, which thankfully came back as benign! He now needs mucosal resection surgery to safely remove the polyp so he live comfortably.

To know Waylon is to love Waylon. He doesn't believe that strangers exist- just friends he hasn't met yet. He is a 90lb gentle giant with the biggest heart. He loves children and hates when someone sneezes. His best friend is the 7lb mini poodle next door, but I'm not sure if the poodle feels the same. He loves playing with his stuffed taco and adores his fur sister, who mostly tolerates him.

Waylon’s unsuccessful colonoscopy means he now needs a $3,900–$4,700 mucosal resection. His polyp is benign but could become cancerous. This procedure is very expensive, but it will give him a pain-free, happy life—which is all I want for him!