Pinky's Surgery Fund.

My name is Gary Joe Mitchell and I am in dire need of your help. My best friend is a Coyote, Black Lab, Australian Shepherd, Pit Bull, and Coon Dog mix. His name is Pinky and he was born on the 4th of July in 2013. His mother deserted him when he was only 4 days old and he and I have been sleeping together ever since.

Three years ago, a growth appeared on his front right shoulder and it turned out to be a benign tumor. I was told that medically there was nothing that could be done and that it would only get worse and would lead to his eventual death. A month ago, I was informed that there now is in fact a procedure to remove such tumors. The tumor has grown to the size of a football. It is now affecting his gait and breathing. Pinky and I are more than dependent on one another. I cannot express in words the bond that has transpired between us over the past 12 years. I cannot sit by and watch him die right in front of my eyes and do nothing. I love him so much.

I have attached a song I wrote for him... He loves music. He also talks ...well kind of...at least he says 3 words clearly ("I love you") and has been doing so since he was less than a year old. He lets me know when he expects me to go to bed... haha... he will stare me down and then will stare at the bed and then stare back at me and after 20 to 30 minutes of this, he cries unmercifully until I get up and go lay down on the bed at which point he jumps into the bed, immediately throwing himself against me and then not another sound out of him is heard... however w/ his current situation I have to lift him on and off the bed due to his health issues... he is spoiled rotten and has me trained. Please listen: Pinky Winky

If you have the means to help me, Pinky and I will be forever grateful.