Apollo is a 1 year old German Shepherd Dog in Malta, IL, who needs $2,000 for FHNO Surgery & Supportive Care.

Apollo was adopted from our local humane society in March of this year after our family lost our 13 year old soul rescue to kidney cancer and DIC. Apollo was an owner surrender whose name was Maverick - which was our beloved late boys name. In our grief, we knew it was a sign. I scooped him before he was even "available." Our broken hearts knew that we needed him as much as he needed us.

Apollo has had a rough road. When we took him, he had giardia, he was severely malnourished, lacked muscle mass and was underweight. It was also noted he has carpal joint hyperextension in his front legs & limited hip mobility
We took him to his vet after he started limping and it was determined he tore his ACL. That however isnt the worst of it - the xrays showed a severe case of hip dysplasia.

Apollo is living up to our late boys legacy. Hes growing up with my 2 year old son and they are inseparable. Apollo helps me "herd" him and follows us everywhere. He sleeps with us every night. As a SAHM, hes my partner. Hes protective, alert, observant but also very gentle and social. Hes everything a German Sheperds temperament should be.

We have CareCredit but with Mavericks cancer and end of life care & now Apollos medical we are maxed. I also inquired about pet insurance but it was determined that this surgery would be considered "pre-existing." We need help. We were not prepared financially all at once.