Protect Kia's Legs for Her Future as a Service dog

Hi, my name is Pete Thomas. I'm a retired LA County Social Worker. I worked in the field of In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). While at church, I met Kia for the first time. She was a 10-month-old Husky/Boxer when I took her to my home to foster and see her personality for another family.

Kia is a lover; she needs to be close to you and likes to have some part of her body touching you. Kia is playful, full of energy, and likes to be around other animals, kids, and people. I started to notice that I was happier having her in my home, the house became brighter, and I started to realize how happier I was feeling with her in the home.

During my evaluation of Her, I realized that she would be great as a service dog. After her first birthday, she got fixed. I started basic training on her to become a service dog. As a service dog, she will share her unconditional love with children at children's hospitals, care facilities, and senior citizen's homes. But for now, everything is on hold to take care of her right rear leg. While Kia was playing in the park with a few other dogs, she tore the Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) in her right knee.

According to the vet, the Orthopedic doctor comes up here once a month. the sooner I can get it done the less likely she will damage her other legs. She will be laid up for three months after the surgery. In the first month, she will be on bed rest, the second month, she will start to put some weight on her leg, and in the third month, she will be putting more weight on her leg.

The cost was estimated to be $6,500. Which covers, the surgery, examination pre-operative, Fluid Therapy Pack (IV Cath & Fluids)

Anesthesia (IND & MAIN), INJ Analgesic, Injection Antibiotic, Sevoflurane Per 1/2-hour, Pre-Anesthesia in House Blood Test, Chemistry 10, Hematology, Elizabethan Collar canine Large, TPLO, Medication to go home, Radiograph- 1st view, Radiograph-Add View

Low Total $6,266.48 High Total $7,316.48

I also got a loan of $2200.00 from Care Credit. but I do need assistance with the rest of the funds to get it taken care of.

I hope you'll consider assisting me with the care of Kia.