My name is Ezra, and my 13 year old chihuahua, Chico, needs help. I've been afraid to reach out for financial help to take him to the vet for fear of judgement and failure, but Chico really needs this, and I need to put my fears aside as his condition is DIRE. I only have one job, zero finanical assistance, I have been struggling to save money on my own as everything we make goes to bills and groceries.

Chico has severe tooth decay, and his bottom jaw no longer functions due to this. I believe it was also worsened by an incident with my previous neighbor's dog biting him. I was far too afraid to say or do anything, and I didnt know what to do at all. The condition of his jaw has only worsened over time, and his tongue hangs out of his mouth 24/7. Due to his old age, he also experiences joint issues, and he has grown thinner than he used to be. I worry it is due to underlying health concerns caused by his severe tooth decay. I have tried to do all that I can to make his life happy and comfortable, but there is only so much I am capable of, and it breaks my heart in ways I cannot bear. Recently, I noticed swelling underneath his eyes, and it sent me into a panic, as I do not know what has caused it. It's since gone down, but it was a terrible health scare and a wake up call that I can no longer postpone a vet visit, and I cannot do it alone.

Chico is a very sweet and special boy to me, he is my whole world and he is all I have left of the pets I have grown up with since childhood. He has seen many places and friends come and go, he has been with me through all the highs and lows, and when I come home he is always the first to greet me, always enthusiastic to lay in my lap after a long day without one another. All I want is to help make him feel better and give him all that he deserves. This is truly my last resort.

These funds will hopefully be enough to help with the costs to get him seen by a vet, as well as help with extractions/any procedure and medications he may need. I'm hoping to raise a little over the set goal, as I don't know what to expect out of his medical costs, but I know it for sure will not be cheap.

Anything you donate helps, and you can help him even more by sharing this gofundme with as many people you can.

EDIT: We have raised $130 on cashapp so far! Thank you so much