Bella is a 1-year-old Border collie/ lab in Bakersfield , CA, who needs $2,372 for Medial patella location repair.

We adopted Bella from a local shelter. She was brought there with 5 of her 7 week old brothers and sisters. She was the chubbiest one out of all of her litter mates. When we brought Bella home she fit right in with our other animals and so very playful! She was and is so smart and a very fast learner.

Bella has a family of four that she lives with. She also has her BFF Boomer who is a chihuahua mix and 2 cats, Figaro and Oliver that she loves to chase around the house. We live close to a park and she goes on 2, or 3 or sometimes 4 walks every day. She also has a back yard that she loves to play fetch in but due to her knee injury she’s had to take it easy lately.

My husband was recently laid off of work and we are unable to come up with the rest of the money. Bella seems to be limping more lately and I'm afraid she will get worse without the needed surgery. We all love her so much and want to see her happy and running around again.

Bella was playing in our backyard with Boomer (the Chihuahua)one afternoon when she let out a yelp and quickly laid down on the ground. She stood up to walk and limped on her left hind leg. We took her to the Vet where XRays were done and she did some damage to her patella on the left knee. She now needs surgery to repair her knee. Her Veterinarian is Bakersfield Regional Vet Surgery Specialty.

Everyone that meets Bella loves her and she loves them back. She is a gentle giant especially when it comes to children. She is so patient and kind with our 7 year old and her friends that come to our house. Bella truly enjoys the walks to the park when she gets kids to pet her , we believe that is when she is in her element.