For six months, I watched a mass on Louis's scrotal area grow and shrink. My vet didn't see cause for concern but neutered him as a precaution to rule out testicular cancer. Two months post-neuter, the mass returned—and it's been growing steadily ever since. When his histamine levels spike from the tumor, Louis vomits profusely. The only way I can manage his symptoms is with daily Benadryl, which isn't safe long-term.

Butler Creek Animal Hospital diagnosed it as a suspected cancerous mast cell tumor and recommended emergency scrotal ablation surgery to remove the mass, followed by biopsy to confirm the cancer hasn't spread. The procedure costs $900—funds I simply don't have right now.

Louis is seven, considered a senior Frenchie, and he's been my constant companion since I flew to Miami to bring him home as a puppy. He travels everywhere with me and has brought so much joy to my life. Without this surgery soon, the tumor could spread and his daily Benadryl regimen puts his health at risk. Any amount helps us get Louis the life-saving treatment he desperately needs.