My name is Maura Grant, my husband is Jeff and I'm raising money our 6 year old, 10 lb. Yorkie/Silky Rescue dog Taz to get cataract surgery at UC Davis as soon as possible.

We adopted Taz 17 months ago.  He had been adopted 3 times prior, but was always given back after several months.  Please read on...
In August of this year, we had an emergency with him while visiting the Bay Area.  He spent 7 days in the hospital there being treated for pancreatitis, peritonitis and was diagnosed with diabetes.  All of these the doctor felt he had for some time, but was never diagnosed or treated.  Perhaps the reason he was returned from potential forever homes was they thought he had behavioral issues, but all along it was medical but no one took the time to get diagnosed.
We finally got him home 10 days later and after a few weeks, he was like a new dog, he ran (never ran before), wanted to play ball, play with his toys, and was really loving life.  Recently he even started to play with other neighbor dogs.
Unfortunately his bliss has been very short lived.  Because of the diabetes he had formed slight cataracts in both eyes.  I was instructed to "keep an eye on them".  Well on November 12th after our morning walk, I realized my little Taz Man couldn't see me trying to give him his after walk treat.  Our Vet confirmed his cataracts had progressed and were permanent, caused by the diabetes.  The only "cure" or course for Taz to see again would be surgery.  Of course the insurance I have gotten on Taz, will not cover this, as it is considered a pre-existing condition, due to the diabetes.
As you can imagine our 7 day emergency stay & follow up to save him in August was well over $6,000.00 that we were not expecting, or even had. 

When I think about Taz having only that brief month and a half out of his 6 years, to really be a happy, joyful, loved, safe, a real active dog, it just breaks my heart.  He deserves so much more as one of God's little creatures. 
I don't have what it takes financially to help him, so I'm asking you.  I will never give up on him.  I will continue to do what it takes for my little guy to have a great life, including, his twice daily insulin shots, making his homemade food & dehydrated treats every Sunday, walking & playing with him, snuggling in the mornings.

He has my heart and that's why I'm asking you to open yours to help me, help him.  If I could just raise enough money to cover the cost of the surgery it would mean everything.  I've been in contact with UC Davis and they can help him, he can live a normal life.  He's just the sweetest little being, and to see him stumble around, bumping into walls & trying to jump up on furniture that isn't even there, is heart wrenching.  I often think if what he's been through these short 6 year, had happen to someone with less hope, appreciation, and love, would they have made it? Could you have made it?  I don't know if I would have...   Being passed around, rejected, with so much physical pain.  Finally to feel alive, healthy again, now just to sit quitely because you can't see where you are.   I just want to give him a real dogs life. 

Taz, Jeff &I are eternally grateful for anything you may be able to contribute for him to see again.  Please pass this message along, if many could give just a little, we can do this.  God Bless, Thank you, Taz, Maura & Jeff Grant