Yogi is a 13 Year Old Mix-Breed in Jacksonville, FL, Who Needs $2,000 for Mast Cell Tumor Removal.

Yogi came to me by a small miracle…he was simply left behind and I was willing to take him in. We lived our best mountain lifestyle in CO until hip issues forced both of us to reevaluate our 3rd floor apartment. Yogi & I decided to move to FL in 2022. Here we found a ground floor apartment and while walking around the complex one day we met a nice man with a dog. Now we have a backyard & a family.

Yogi was diagnosed with a mast cell tumor by Dr. Deeb at Monument Road Animal Hospital. We were then referred to Dr. Miller, an oncologist at SEVO where we got a complete work up and a good prognosis. We were then referred to Dr. Miller at First Coast Veterinary Specialists for tumor removal which is scheduled to happen on 11/18. After removal we will see what further treatment is required.

Yogi is almost 14 and we have been together for nearly 8 years. He loves me the most but has opened his dog heart to his new step family. I can safely speak on Yogi’s behalf and rank his family members: 1st - Jason (human), 2nd - Ella (human), 3rd - Leo (dog), 4th - Kitty Boi (kitty). He is very happy with these humans in our lives.

I was in an accelerated histology technician program from Jan until Oct and was unable to work. My new position (at a higher pay grade) starts in December. In the meantime I am working my previous job to earn an income. I would do anything for Yogi & we will figure this out.