Aurora is a 7-month-old Caucasian Shepherd in Wilmington , DE, who needs $2,000 for Total Hip Replacement.

Aurora has been with me since she was 3 months old. She lives with 2 small dogs and a mastiff. I got her from a breeder. Sadly the breeder did not screen her parents for health issues or potentially being a carrier of a genetic condition. Aurora is a very friendly dog. She loves everybody she meets.

She loves to follow my son around. She cannot walk far because of her hip dysplasia. She likes to eat ice cubes and chew on nylabones. When she meets you she will give you her paw. If she runs she bunny hops due to her hips. She likes her fluffy coat to get brushed, it sooths her. She also likes to cuddle.

She gets very excited for a treat and whines until you give her a piece of your apple. She reacts if you watching a video on your phone. She will start barking. Sometimes she will playfully nip you if you are not giving her any attention. Aurora likes to play with our mastiff, they are bestest buds.

Aurora needs a total hip replacement because she has hip dysplasia. After one hip is replaced, there is a 6 week waiting period before the second hip can be done. This surgery has a very high success rate. She also has early onset arthritis. She is young and still had a lot of life in her.

I cannot afford this surgery because it's $12,700 per hip. She needs hip replacements on both hips. This is a huge amount of money to be able to afford. I don't have any savings to pay for this. I plan to take out care credit for a portion of it.