Buck is a 4 year old Mix-Breed in Weaverville, NC, who needs $2,000 for TPLO.

Buck is our Pandemic Puppy. He was our " what if" we get sent home from school... what will make it better. BUCK! We had just finished reading and seeing Call of the Wild ~ Nik and Emmie's favorite- so we started looking before that unforgettable day, purchased puppy food and more so we were ready, and picked him up Day 1 of quarantine. He was our ray of hope in those dark days.

Buck starting limping in January. At his annual appointment, the vet mentioned it could be a torn ligament and to keep watch and come back a few weeks later if limp doesn't improve. It hasn't. For now, he limps and puts very little weight on his back right leg, but the wear and tear on the left leg could lead to two legs needing surgery. We hope addressing this right leg will save the left.

Buck loves his family. Nik says he is our gentle giant- big but gentle. He is soft and cuddly and keeps us safe from big trucks and passing wildlife.

Times are hard these days for everyone, and although our focus is staying ahead, the unexpected always seems to derail progress. We don't want to not help Buck because of the cost, and we are willing to put all we can to the surgery. Any help will make surgery more possible.