Bowie is a 4 year old Shih Tzu in Effort , PA, who needs $2,000 for Hip Surgery.

We rescued Bowie last year from a shelter in Allentown. He went from a city to a country dog. I am not sure he ever saw grass before. But he has thrived. He is funny, energetic, playful, and a member of a growing family. Bowie is the heart of the family .

Bowie loved chasing cars and Everytime he sees an open door tries running out of the door. My husband just came home from work and opened the garage door as I was in the garage getting something from the fridge for dinner. Bowie got out and ran down the drive way after a car. I stead of stopping, the car hit him. We took him to Barton Emergency Vet Hospital and his hips are broken.

Bowie is playful, silly, energetic and loving. He has a special relationship with each of our children. He also has formed a special relationship with my husband. He is my baby and follows me everywhere! He loves running in tall grass, running after his kids, going for walks and going for swims in the pool and bathtub.

We are a working class family. My husband was recently laid off and just started a new job. I lost a job this past year and was on a prorated rate. We are still recovering. We can not afford a 6 to 8 thousand dollar surgery which Bowie requires.