I adopted Coco in the summer of 2025. My aunt passed away suddenly that summer, taken from our family in an accident that left her children without a mother. She had two tiny Yorkshire terriers, and being young, I decided the only way I could help my family was to ensure that these pups were not abandoned. I took care of them and ended up falling in love with Coco.

We have had many ups and downs. A lot that I've kept to myself because I just wanted her to be loved as she was. Now I find that I need more help than I thought.

I give thanks to my roommate and my partner for their continued generosity, but now there are more issues that are starting to affect us both.

Coco has been suffering from seizures almost daily. I do my best to manage them with medication and CBD, taking care of her every single day. To those who don't know, I take Coco with me everywhere. She comes with me to work, not only because she is a loving, beautiful pup, but also because she needs to be monitored.

I just received the news that she has two masses in her right mammary chain. They aren't painful, according to her vet, but are very concerning as most of these are cancerous. The largest is located in the 4th mammary gland, and there's a much smaller one found on the 3rd.

Every penny I've saved and every resource I've had have been used for the last three surgeries she has had. I'm asking for any support that you have. Even if it's your kind words and support.

Thank you to everyone who has shown Coco the love she deserves and any donations previously given for her dental surgery. It has been hard trying to keep the rest to myself, but I want her to keep sharing her love and her energetic spirit.

Much love, Becca and Coco Mercado