Dude, only 3 years old, has been diagnosed with rectal lymphoma, an aggressive form of cancer. Being so young, he has a good chance of coming out a hero, but chemotherapy will be required and is commencing ASAP. The nearest specialist is in Santa Barbara, and will require weekly trips for 16 weeks for treatment. We've been told that chemo trials with this form of cancer have shown an average of 7-8 years additional life expectancy. BUT...

WE NEED YOUR HELP - We've been told to expect $8-10k for JUST the chemotherapy, not to mention vet check ups and gas, bloodwork, etc. His humans are selling what they can, but have minimal savings as his initial diagnostics and testing tapped them out. Whatever you can give, they would be so appreciative.

From his Humans: We love our animals hard and true - they are family, and we are throwing out a lifeline to all and everyone to help us in our time of need.

We saw some incredible things when we lost everything in the Thomas Fire byway of our community, and we're hoping for a little miracle to help out our baby boy.

Please spread to all you can -

With love and gratitude,

Maruja, Tim, Luna, Yoko, Kiki, and of course, the Dude.

(and Auntie Bettie)