Tehya Foster

Tehya believes that she was put on this earth to dispense slobbery kisses to every person that she meets. She is a consummate wiggle-butt, and a champion tail wagger. She is always gloriously joyous. At least she was up until a couple of weeks ago. Tehya is a 6 year old female American Pit Bull Terrier. She is the best example of the breed - happy, loyal and loving.  Tehya has been diagnosed with 2nd degree AV node block. Her heart rate is now about 36 - 46 BPM. She faints and collapses. Tehya needs a pacemaker. The vets have placed her on terbutaline to increase her heart rate but it makes her sick and hasn't increased the rate that much. We have been told that a pacemaker will cost about $4000. My boyfriend is disabled, and I make little more than minimum wage. The cost of Tehya's surgery is impossible for us to meet. We are agonized over this whole thing. I cannot let my dog die, she is Mike's companion. The University of Missouri has agreed to do the surgery for a reduced cost but there are still pre-op tests. travel expenses, and follow up care costs. Will you please help Tehya get her pacemaker?

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