**UPDATE: Thank you so much to everyone donating & meeting the original goal. Leon’s visit with a professional as expected was inconclusive causing further stress & financial charges, all donations will be kept for further veterinary guidance. THANK YOU AGAIN**

Hi there, meet Leon. Leon is my 11 year old chihuahua mix terrier, he came into my live during Middle School and he's been through all my families ups and downs. Leon loved running, playing ball, pepperoni slices, and warm hugs.

I took the responsibility at 12 years old to look after him, research, train, and love him even though his own struggles. When he turned 8, he developed a skin condition which caused irritational itching. At 10, it became worse on top of developing emotional anxiety when left alone or in a car for too long. Recently, I spoke with family and his itch + anxiety has become severe, where we may need to consider putting him down or finding a treatment.

At his age, it's likely we will need to put him down - I think Leon is going through an immense irritating and tiresome time dealing with his anxiety and irritating skin on top of medications, creams, wearing his anxiety jacket, and unable to truly enjoy his favorite activities anymore which is usually a sign of when to let go after speaking with a professional.

During these holidays, sadly me and my family are going through financial strains as we hardly afforded gifts this season. I intend to put time aside to not only spend time with him before I return to LA after the holidays... but to seek medical advice which I know will be costly. I don't want to return to LA knowing he would continue to suffer or not have the answers we need to truly help condition at the state he is in.

I'm asking for just enough to cover the costs of putting him down since it is likely what will happen after considering further medical advice on top of everything we've tried the last few years.

A portion to put him to rest and the other half possibly to cremate his ashes so I can keep him with me back in LA. 

On Dec 28th, his vet couldn’t find an exact answer as expected only recommending $1,300+ in costs, simply to guessing yeast infection, severe allergies from various sources, lack of vitamins, etc. Realistically, I would rather prioritized the funds towards putting him down if necessary and will try our best to treatments or various remedies to help his condition based on vet guidance as the costs are immense. Over $2000 for the testing, treatments, and or putting him down.

I appreciate any donation, share, or sympathy as I struggle to make the best decision for the best friend that supported me all these years as I'm wishing the same for him. I just don't want to let him suffer any further into the new year... I love my "Leon"... but he doesn't deserve this - so please help me get the support services to make the right decision during this holiday season, thank you.