Auggie is a 7-year-old Pitbull in Branford, CT, who needs $2,000 for ACL Surgery / Eye Growths Removal.

We (Murphy's Paw Rescue) pulled sweet AUGGIE from the Bridgeport Animal Shelter in late September. During our visit at the shelter, we realized her chances of finding a loving forever home through the shelter system would be very slim. But something about her told us she would really shine in a foster setting, where we could help highlight just how wonderful she is!

On her way out of the shelter she began limping. Although we hoped it was nothing major, we knew in our hearts she was going to need more than just routine vet care.

Her first vet visit revealed even more than we anticipated. Not only was it determined that she had a torn ACL, but she had quite a long history associated with her microchip.

Her microchip revealed that she was confiscated by police, found all torn up with open wounds. From that moment on, her life has included a long list of "adopters" who dumped and abandoned her at least four times within the last few years. It's gut wrenching to know what she has been through...and it's amazing how resilient she is, and how her personality remains so soft, trusting and loving.

Auggie is not a candidate for rehabilitative methods, and her tear requires extensive ACL surgery. She is scheduled with Dr. White at Small Animal Surgical Service of CT right after Thanksgiving. She will also have her eye growths removed during that procedure. The estimated cost is $4,400-$4,800.

It's impossible to predict what's ahead once we commit to saving a dog. Auggie has gone through so much, and while she still has to endure surgery and recovery...her future is so bright. This is a huge financial hurdle, but we cannot fail her like so many others have.