Support Melanie's Surgery for a Healthier Life

Hello, my name is Susan. I'm the grandparent of Melanie, the Catahoula. I'm trying to raise some money for my son Keith as he is on a fixed income and Melanie needs surgery that is costing quite a bit more than anticipated. Melanie is my son's best friend. He does everything with her; she never leaves his side. They go hiking, visiting family and friends. She also loves playing at the dog park with her friends as well!

Melanie had a rough start. She was found roaming Florida at 6 months of age with a slice to her throat and being severely underweight. She was not doing well in captivity and was 28lbs when we got her. She's 60 now and we would like to keep her that way with a little help. My son worked with her for over 2 1/2 years now. When he first got Melanie, outside of our family, she was pretty aggressive towards everyone. Now she's the most loving, friendly dog you could meet, especially if you have snacks. She's very playful and found her voice with what we call happy roo's and grumbles. She definitely tells you what's on her mind.

Melanie currently needs surgery for a rectal polyp. It's causing her to bleed pretty badly in her stool. They plan to scope her as well to make sure they get them all this time as this will be her 2nd surgery within a year for this problem.

Any help at all is appreciated!