Chase
Help Chase get Right anal gland removal — Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee, WI
My dog's name is Chase. I was first introduced to Chase by my friend Tracy back in December 2016. She suggested that I needed a dog after a difficult relationship breakup, and she knew of a puppy who desperately needed a better environment. Little Chase was living in a very loud home with a screaming child who kept scaring him. When I arrived, Tracy was absolutely right. Chase was so tiny he could fit in the palm of my hand, and he was terrified. I bought him from Tracy's friend right then and there, and Chase and I have been best friends ever since. Chase loves to swim, eat, and go for car rides. We love to drive around and look for other doggies going for walks so he can stick his head out the window to say hi! Whenever we go on walks, he is always so happy and loves to greet everyone he meets. Chase is almost ten years old and truly the best thing that has ever happened to me. Since his recent medical diagnosis, I have been desperately trying to find financial help so he can get the life-saving surgery he needs. We first discovered the issue during a regular checkup at Advanced Animal Hospital to have his anal glands expressed. The veterinarian found a lump on his right gland about the size of a pea. We proceeded with a biopsy, which unfortunately confirmed the mass to be Adenocarcinoma. Following that visit, we were referred to Midwest Veterinary Specialists for a surgical consultation. The specialists recommend performing x-rays and an ultrasound before moving forward with the surgery to ensure the best possible outcome. Chase is the first and only dog I have ever owned, and I am 48 years old. Before him, I had never had a dog, but he completely opened my heart. Because of Chase, I have grown to deeply love dogs and all other animals—I even have two senior cats and fish at home. Chase is only nine years old and full of life. He is such a happy dog, and I know he has so much more time left to share with the world. I want to do everything in my power to ensure he gets this critical treatment. Cancer is a terrible disease that robs families of joy, but Chase is everyone's best friend and truly deserves a second chance. I am a single-income earner doing my best to stay afloat. I am currently trying to maintain a small house with a mortgage, alongside a monthly car payment that became necessary after my previous vehicle broke down. I also care for my two older cats who are almost 15 years old and need veterinary attention for their shots and vaccines, which I am struggling to afford. To add to the stress, my kitchen is currently torn apart because a small renovation had to be put on complete hold. I live paycheck to paycheck and no longer have any savings. Professionally, I work as a prosthetic technician. While I am not a practitioner, I am the technician who builds and adjusts the prosthetics for patients. I take immense pride in my work because I know I am helping people walk again comfortably. I love giving back to my community through my career, and now I am humbly asking for help for my own best friend. Chase has given me unconditional love for nearly a decade, and I just want to give him the chance to keep fighting. Thank you so much for reading our story and for any support you can provide.
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