Hello, my name is Solena T., and I never thought I'd make one of these for myself ever... but here we go. Django is my fur baby (10-year-old German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix) and was very recently diagnosed with an aggressive bone cancer that is to be determined upon a biopsy of the amputated leg.

We are having his leg removed on Friday, and it couldn't come soon enough. I've already blown through my savings on x-rays, medication, and the diagnoses. The surgery and medication could be anywhere from $3,000 to $4,000, and I need help to make this happen. Any little bit would help so incredibly much. This dog has saved me in a very dark time of my life, and now it's time for me to save him, but I need help in doing so. I can't imagine my life without him, and I can't bear to see him in so much pain. I will make him the happiest tripod dog I can. Putting my ego aside, I am asking for help not for me but for my baby boy.

update:He didn’t make it.

My sweet baby boy fought so hard. He came back to us three times, but in the end, his little body just couldn’t take any more. His bone had shattered, and he had severe internal bleeding. I got the call that he was being sutured up, and I was told to get ready to bring him home. Twenty minutes later, everything changed. That second call shattered me.He’s gone.

I’ll never hear his bark again.

I’ll never feel him curl up next to me.

I’ll never hold him in my arms again.

And I don’t know what to do with myself.

The surgery ended up being much longer and more complicated than anyone expected. The cost came out to nearly $7,000. My incredible, compassionate vet took almost $3,000 off the bill because I wouldn’t be getting to bring my boy home. I’ve been able to pay $2,000 so far, but I still owe $2,000 more.Everyone who met him fell in love with him — not just because I’m biased (though I am), but because he was genuinely that special. A once-in-a-lifetime soul. Kind big beautiful blue eyes. A gentle heart. Endless love.

Now I keep seeing him out of the corner of my eye. I turn my head, expecting him to be there. But he won’t be… I can’t ask for anymore help because you all have already done more than I could ever imagine…. He was my baby boy