Dogs Who Need Funding

These dogs need funding for cancer treatment

Funding will be accepted for dogs in chemotherapy for a one-month period from the start of their campaign.
Funding will be accepted for dogs having surgery until the day before surgery up to one month.
Fundraising campaigns may be extended in some cases.

DonationsTracker.com - Live Donations Tracking for McKenzie Smith/DASH

MCKENZIE SMITH
8-year-old Lab mix
Diagnosis: Sarcoma
Treatment: Surgery
In MBF: 2.21.12
Campaign Ends: 3/21/12

McKenzie and another dog were found on 2/25/11 in the gated and locked backyard of a foreclosed home in Calera, OK. The local Sheriff broke down the wood fence to get to the dogs. They were dehydrated, underweight and experiencing shock symptoms. McKenzie was 40 lbs underweight but given medical attention, McKenzie survived. Unfortunately, the other smaller dog had to be euthanized by the veterinarian.
Over the past year, McKenzie has thrived, gained 37 lbs and recovered from the symptoms of neglect abuse. She has been pampered and dearly loved and has evolved into a wonderful, trusting, loving, obedient and sometimes playful great big cuddle bug!
Financial help for McKenzie's surgery would extend her life and allow her to continue living a high quality of life. Any assistance in any amount would be so appreciated from the bottom of both of our hearts.
- Louann Smith

DonationsTracker.com - Live Donations Tracking for Apollo White

APOLLO WHITE
2-year-old Great Dane
Diagnosis: Lymphoma
Treatment: Chemotherapy
In MBF: 2/5/12
Campaign Ends 3/8/12

Apollo is our gentle angel. I brought him home at 3 1/2 months old. In an instant, he was my little buddy. Since he came home at 42 pounds, he has shared my heart, home and bed. At 116 pounds, he still insists on sleeping in my arms every night. Apollo's wonderful demeanor and ability to make a human connection led me to take him to my home visits with severely depressed adults and ADHD children. He had a remarkable effect on everyone's disposition.

When the vet said that my baby had lymphoma, I cried for days. I was referred to an oncologist and made our first appointment as soon as I could afford it after the holidays. We were grateful for the wealth of information he provided, but we knew we couldn't afford to pay for chemotherapy. I had to explain to my 6 and 7 year old step children why I was so sad and that one day Apollo may not come home because he is sick. It was the only way I could begin to prepare my family.

I found the Magic Bullet Fund in my search for treatment options, and information about the disease. I completed the application, sent it in. My husband and I lost our children in a custody battle and learned that our dog has cancer in the same month. Then Laurie called to say that Magic Bullet Fund would help Apollo. I broke down and cried in my office when Laurie called with this news. That call was the first ray of light that we had seen in weeks. Words could never express our gratitude. I was very happy to be able to tell the kids that Apollo is going to be given medicine that will make him feel better.

Apollo has received two chemo treatments and he is in remission! We can only imagine that full chemotherapy will give him a long remission with a great quality of life. Thank you to everyone who can help Apollo and help us through this life altering event.

- Gratefully, Cheri and Gjaison White

DonationsTracker.com - Live Donations Tracking for Zoe Pustari

ZOE PUSTARI
7-year-old Pitbull
Diagnosis: Lymphoma
Treatment: Chemotherapy
In MBF: 2/5/12
Campaign Ends 3/8/12

When I walked into the Humane Society, I wasn't looking for another Pit Bull. But when I saw Zoe, something in her eyes melted my heart and I had to rescue her. I am single and she has been my constant companion since that day in 2007. Zoe comes to work with me and befriends all the dogs we meet on my job. The local Dunkin Donuts staff looks for Zoe every morning to spoil her with treats. She loves people and was even allowed to go golfing with me to chase the geese off the course.

    It is the highlight of my day when I come home and Zoe is there to greet me. Learning that she has lymphoma was devastating. I thought I would lose her in a matter of weeks, but then I learned of the hope that chemo could give us. I have no choice but to try to save this sweet girl at any cost.
    I work in the pool water business, a seasonal job. In the winter, with the economy what it is, I struggle through several months. Last year I incurred medical expenses that I am still paying off and some business expenses set me back more.
    I will be forever grateful to the Magic Bullet Fund and the caring, generous supporters who help me rescue Zoe again. She has rescued me, too and it's the least I can do for her in return.

- Sincerely, Bob & Zoe Pustari

DonationsTracker.com - Live Donations Tracking for Sunny Boy Novak

SUNNY BOY NOVAK
9-year-old Mini Schnauzer
Diagnosis: Melanoma
Treatment: DNA Vaccine
In MBF: 1/30/12
Campaign Ends 3/2/12

Sunny Boy is a miniature schnauzer but there�s nothing miniature about his personality. He�s friendly toward everyone and greets anyone that comes to the house with a hearty round of barking (he really just wants to get petted!). He�s a cuddly guy who likes to go under the covers on cold nights. He loves the snow and hops through it like a rabbit and sticks his face in the snow piles until his whole face is covered. Sunny brings so much joy and love to our lives.
    Shortly after Christmas of 2011, Sunny Boy began acting strangely. He started shaking and couldn�t get up on all fours. We rushed him to the vet, who discovered a large tumor on his liver. After immediate surgery, the biopsy came back with bad news. The tumor was a malignant melanoma.
    The cost of the surgery to remove the tumor took a significant financial toll. The melanoma vaccine treatments are more costly than we can manage. Our family has been under a heavy financial strain. For several years both of us have been unemployed while still trying to put our children through college.
    A friend suggested we contact the Magic Bullet Fund for help. After phone conversations with Laurie and going through the application process, we were blessed to get an offer of help from the Fund.
    We ask for your help to raise the money we need for Sunny Boy;s cancer treaments. We will be so grateful for any donation you can afford. Thank you sincerely for caring enough to read Sunny's story and to everyone for all your kindness and generosity!
- Kathy and Ken Novak