Meet Milo, a sweet ten-year-old Basset Hound mix from New York with metastatic pulmonary adenocarcinoma. Milo needs chemotherapy. His veterinary care is estimated to cost $1,622 per treatment. Paws 4 A Cure is providing a $250 grant, but his mom is trying to raise $3,000 for the remainder of the funds that Milo needs to move forward with the treatment.

His loving mom has shared their heartfelt story, which you can read—along with more adorable photos—on Milo’s fundraising page.

You can help make a life-changing difference for Milo and his family by making a tax-deductible donation toward his veterinary care. Every dollar brings him closer to healing.

If you’re unable to donate, simply sharing his fundraising page helps spread the word and brings us closer to our goal.

Thank you for being a part of Milo’s journey. Let’s give him the chance he deserves.

“Milo is 10 years old and has been my constant companion and best friend. I first began noticing subtle changes in him, including differences in his breathing and energy level. Concerned, I brought him to the veterinarian for further evaluation and testing. After diagnostic imaging and additional testing, Milo was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a form of lung cancer. Hearing this diagnosis was heartbreaking, but I immediately wanted to do everything possible to help him fight.

Milo has already bravely undergone radiation therapy and is currently receiving chemotherapy treatments at Cornell Animal Hospital under the care of veterinary oncology specialists. Despite everything he has been through, he continues to show incredible resilience and still brings so much love and joy to each day. Milo still needs ongoing chemotherapy treatments, follow-up imaging, and continued monitoring by his veterinary oncology team to manage the cancer and help maintain his quality of life.

Milo came into my life and quickly became far more than a pet. He became my shadow, my comfort, and my best friend, especially during some of my own difficult health struggles when his loyalty and unconditional love meant everything to me. Milo is my best friend, my comfort through life’s hardest moments, and the little soul whose unconditional love has carried me through some of my darkest days.

The fundraising goal is $3,000 to help cover Milo’s remaining chemotherapy treatments and medical care, including the $250 grant from Paws 4 A Cure. Thank you for taking the time to read Milo’s story. Any support, whether through a donation or sharing his story, means more than words can express, and I am deeply grateful for your kindness in helping my sweet boy continue his fight.”

Paws 4 A Cure needs your help!

We rely on your generous, tax-deductible donations to continue providing vital veterinary care for dogs and cats in need across the United States. With your support, we can save more lives and ease the burden for loving pet parents during difficult times.

There are several easy ways to donate:

✅ Contribute directly through this fundraising page

✅ Use one of our fee-free donation platforms and explore even more giving options (including by mail) at: www.paws4acure.org/donate.php

No amount is too small—every dollar truly makes a difference in the life of a pet in need.

Thank you for being a part of the Paws 4 A Cure family and helping us give more furry friends a fighting chance!

Your support truly means the world to us—and to the dogs and cats whose lives you help change every day.

Paws 4 A Cure is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance for urgent veterinary care to dogs and cats in need across the United States for all the treatment of illnesses and injuries. We assist pet owners who are unable to afford treatment costs for their companion animals, regardless of breed, age, or diagnosis. Our mission is to ensure that no pet is denied care due to financial hardship.

To learn more about Paws 4 A Cure, please visit www.paws4acure.org.

Paws 4 A Cure does not receive any government funding. We rely entirely on the kindness and generosity of individuals like you—people who care deeply about the health and well-being of our canine and feline companions.

If you're able, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us continue providing life-saving veterinary care to pets in need.

Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.