Ziggy is a 20 month old Chihuahua in Harrodsburg , , who needs $2,000 for Hemilaminectomy.

I rescued Ziggy off of Facebook from a couple who were selling him to pay for drugs. He was in horrible condition. Scabbed over from flea bites and full of parasites. He has 2 doggie sisters Carlee and Peppa and 1 Kitty sister Callie. He has 1 human brother my son Cameron.

Vet believes he has Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). IVDD is a common cause of back pain in dogs that occurs when the spinal cord is compressed by a herniated, ruptured, bulging, or slipped disc. My Ziggy is currently paralyzed in his back legs and lower body. He will need an MRI and surgery at Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service in Louisville KY.

Ziggy is a wonderful little chihuahua mix who was always full of life. He was like a toddler, always at your heels wanting to be picked up and carried. Oh, what I wouldn’t give to feel his little paws on my leg now. Ziggy loved to chase his tail, chase his sister around the house and was just always running around. He had so much energy. He was always giving kisses as well.

I am a single mom who barely makes ends meet. I currently work 10 12-hour shifts straight off 4 days then 10 more and I am still barely above water. I have gotten behind in things since my grandmother passed after a long hospice stay.