Our special little guy, Sherlock Holmes, the Great Wonder Schnauzer, the Greatest Miniature Schnauzer in All the Land, needs an expensive surgery.From what his doctor can tell from an ultrasound and the multiple tests and labs he has already undergone, his spleen needs to be completely removed. They will furthermore be able to get a tissue sample of his liver so that a biopsy can be performed. We are hoping it isn't cancer, but at this point we just need to know what's gong on and this is the only way. He has experienced rapid weight loss and his personality has completely changed since he fell ill in November.Though he is eleven years old he has maintained excellent health and has had a playful, loving, puppy-like demeanor that everyone he's met has fallen in love with. I have fussed over him like a mamma bear from day one!We brought him home when he was five weeks old. So cute and small enough to fit in the palm of your hand! He was deemed "Mr. Personality" right from the start. He was a quick learner, easy to train, loveable as heck and house trained very quickly. He loves to take long walks, watch other dogs on TV, meet new friends and snuggle with his best friend - Ringo, the cat. As musicians we leave town frequently and our friends and family fight over the chance to take care of him. To put it mildly, everyone absolutely loves this dog! He thinks everyone and every thing should be his friend.He is currently trying a steroid therapy, but the doctors say that it is only serving as a bandaid and we have seen little change. It is a challenge to get him to eat and his health is clearly deteriorating. He is however, under the care of the wonderful doctors at Nashville Veterinary Specialists. They are in love with him as most people tend to be and are extremely optimistic at his chances post surgery.We are asking for donations to help cover the cost of this surgery that he desperately needs and for the after care and costs we will acrew. This is his best chance for recovering and getting his happy healthy life back!Please help us if you are able and spread the word. We will be forever grateful from the bottom of our hearts. There is no other dog like Sherlock Holmes. Thank you!