Biscuit is a 4-year-old Golden Retriever in East Hartford, CT, who needs $2,000 for Cranial Cruciate Ligament.

My name is Biscuit, I was rescued from the Human Society when I was 10 weeks old by my forever family of 4. When I was about 2 my human brother asked my mom if she could watch his friends dog Panda for 3 weeks. Two years later we welcomed Panda into our home as my brother. I love all people and animals. When I see a human I think they are here to pet my tummy and the dogs are to play with me.

Some of my favorite things to do are taking a walk in the woods, smelling the flowers, meeting the people and their dogs on the way. I enjoy doing tricks with my mom, like sit, high five, left and right turn. My favorite spot in my yard is the kids swing set. I climb the ladder and sit on the platform where I can see whos outside in the other yards. I don't bark at anyone or the other dogs.

Panda and I have a great time together running around the backyard playing chase, and tug a war. We enjoy cuddling together. We sleep with the humans when we want or by ourselves on our big dog bed. So, at night we make the rounds and visit everyone. In the morning, we wake up each member of the family with hugs and kisses. When one of my humans is sad I stay with them, and put my head on lap.

For the past 2 months I have tried medicines, which some made me sick. I am only allowed to go out to pee on a leash then back in to rest. The x-rays showed that I have a cranial cruciate ligament injury (in humans its equivalent to an ACL). I need this fixed so I can walk on all fours again. VCA Veterinary Specialists (Dr. Giangarra ) will do the surgery for $5,910.40-$7,388.00. Then its PT.

My dad gave up having his own surgery. We don't have a working oven. Mom and Panda both suffer from anxiety. Mom is worrying so much she has had panic attacks and sever migraines where she can't function. Helping me would be helping my whole family. Thank you for your help.