Help Mayson, a Scranton Dog, Get His Painful Teeth Checked
Needs a first exam
A 10-year-old dog in Scranton, Pennsylvania, with loose, painful teeth, and a family working out how to pay for his care.
Organized by Yaritza, Mayson’s family, with help from Help My Pet.
At least $10 from every merch item goes toward Mayson’s vet care.
There’s no donation link for Mayson yet. When the family adds one, it will be here. Until then, sharing this page and the merch below are the ways to help.
Mayson is a 10-year-old dog in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He has several loose teeth, a strong smell from his mouth and signs of dental pain, and he needs a vet to look at his mouth.
His family moved recently and is going through a hard stretch, so the exam and his treatment are out of reach right now. Sharing this page with someone who loves dogs helps. Below is help we found near Scranton, starting with places that can examine him.
Where things stand
The first step is a vet exam for his teeth. The family’s fundraising goal is $5,000 for that exam and the care his vet recommends after it. There’s no vet estimate yet; I’ll post updates here as they come in.
Team Mayson Supporter
Mayson in his gray-and-blue sweater, sitting proud on a teal shield badge with TEAM MAYSON SUPPORTER on the banner. On tees, tanks, a hoodie and a mug. At least $10 from every item goes toward Mayson’s vet care, and everything is made to order and shipped to you.
Shop the collectionCheckout is through Minty Tees’ secure Shopify checkout. Each item’s share is paid to the family 14 days after the order is delivered, once the window for damage and misprint claims has closed. If an order is refunded, its share isn’t paid.
Help near Scranton, Pennsylvania
If Mayson stops eating or drinking, his face swells, or he seems weak, don’t wait: go to an emergency hospital. Here’s what we found near Scranton.
- Exams with lower-income discounts
NEPA Rescue Veterinary Clinic at Indraloka (Dalton)
A nonprofit clinic near Scranton with exams, vaccines and spay/neuter, and discounts for lower-income households (bring income paperwork). Appointments only, no walk-ins or emergencies. Call 570-665-9215. - Same-day sick visits
Memorial Veterinary Hospital, Throop
Sees sick or injured dogs and cats the same day during weekday business hours. Call 570-483-3315. Scranton Animal Hospital also lists same-day care (570-347-0853), and Dr. PAWS Hospital in Scranton accepts CareCredit (570-346-7297). - Help with the bill
PAWsitively for the Animals (Scranton)
A volunteer nonprofit that takes requests for help with vet bills and pet food, case by case, for critical need. They can’t book the vet visit, so ask for help paying for the exam. Call (570) 947-1393 or use the form on their site. - After the first exam
PAWS of NEPA Assistance Program
One-time grants paid to your vet for non-urgent treatment, for residents of Lackawanna and four nearby counties. Mayson needs to have been seen by a vet first, so this comes after his exam. - If it can’t wait
Northeast Veterinary Referral Hospital, Plains
Open 24 hours, near Wilkes-Barre. Call (570) 208-8844. Closer to Scranton, the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Clarks Summit sees urgent cases (570-587-7777). - Funds that pay the vet
Grants and charities
National funds that pay a vet directly once there is a diagnosis and an estimate. They come after the exam.
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A pet food pantry, a litter giveaway, a community cat program? I’ll check it out, add it to Help My Pet if it’s legit, and let Mayson’s family know.
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Updates
November 6, 2026
Mayson’s page is up, with help we found near Scranton. Every share helps.
Good to know
What is the money for?
A vet exam for Mayson’s loose, painful teeth, and the dental care his vet recommends after that.
Where is Mayson?
Scranton, Pennsylvania.
I’m Sean, the person behind Help My Pet. I built this page from the story and photos Yaritza shared. Questions about this fundraiser? Ask me. Last updated November 6, 2026.
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