Banks is a 1-year-old Husky/German Shepherd Mix in Plymouth, MN, who needs $2,000 for Hemilaminectomy Spinal Surgery.

Our sweet Banks came into our life on May 1, 2022 at 4.5 months old. We rescued him soon after his first surgery for subarachnoid diverticulum (spinal fluid). He was found at an ND reservation with rear limb weakness and was dragging his back legs. You would never know he had any issues because this boy loves to run! He also has four kitty sisters and is still learning his place in the pack. :-)

Banks is pure joy and excitement! He loves to follow us everywhere we go. His favorite activity is to be chased!! He barks at us to let us know he’s ready to play, and we chase him around the house or yard. He absolutely loves it! He loves playing fetch with his squeaky ball ever day. His favorite place to sleep is on Mom’s side of the bed… he completely stretches out and kicks Mom to the edge :-)

Banks is so silly and unique. Because of his condition, he has a bit of a wonky step… which makes him light on his feet and has a bouncy step! It’s so cute and he just has a pep to his step all the time! Banks does not care about your personal space. If you’re laying where he wants to lay, he will put his entire body in your face to get his spot 😂 He’s also known for his loud snores :-)

Banks has been on daily medicine for a year to keep the spinal fluid down. Unfortunately, another cyst has formed at the same site on his spine, but on the right instead of left. It is significantly larger than before and is putting a lot of pressure on his spine, causing him to have limb weakness. His spine had reduced 30% in size. Without this surgery, he could lose the ability to use his limbs.

Our family experienced a 5 month lay off starting in November, making finances tight. We already paid for his MRI appointment. Banks entered our life during a difficult time and has brought us daily laughter. We can’t imagine him not being able to run and be his goofy self.