Birdie is a 1 year old Portuguese Water Dog in Elk ridge , UT, who needs $2,000 for Acetubular Fracture Surgery.

My dog, Birdie, is a 1-year-old Portuguese Water Dog who lives with me full-time in a stable home environment. She is an indoor dog and a deeply loved member of our household. I am her primary and sole caregiver and am responsible for all of her daily and medical care.

On 12/15/25, Birdie was struck by a vehicle, resulting in a severe hip injury. She has been examined by a veterinarian and requires orthopedic surgery to restore mobility and prevent ongoing pain and long-term complications. She is currently resting at the veterinary hospital and receiving pain management while awaiting surgery.

Birdie is energetic, expressive, and full of personality. She is known for “talking” to us every morning and often has full-on conversations, complete with vocal opinions. She will even go “tell on” someone in the house when she thinks rules have been broken, which never fails to make us laugh. She is my 8-year-old’s best friend and constant companion.

This injury and required surgery were completely unexpected. I am a single parent and small business owner, and I am currently managing regular household expenses while keeping my business running. I do not have the ability to absorb a sudden medical cost of this size.