Buddy is a 1-year-old Pyranees/Lab in Arlington , TX, who needs $2,000 for TPLO.

Buddy joined our family during a time in which we were trying to grow our family. We had lost 5 babies and decided to bring a dog home to love. The Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue was where we found Buddy. He was the runt of his litter, born under a trailer, and he quickly became a beloved member of our family. Buddy was born with an umbilical hernia, which was repaired when he was fixed.

Coming home is our family's favorite thing to do because Buddy is always the most excited to see each of us as we arrive. He has become an integral member of our family, and though he loves the cats who also call our house a home, they aren't as fond of him. Buddy especially loves the teen boys in the home who quickly dissolve into ridiculousness to get a reaction out of him.

Buddy loves people and dogs alike. He thoroughly enjoys visiting dog parks to play with other dogs and greet people. Because he such a gentle giant, Buddy's future may include working as a therapy dog who visits children and nursing homes.

Buddy's family has had him for less than a year. In that time, Buddy has overcome Parvo, a massive hot spot, a shoulder injury, and has recently been diagnosed with two torn ACLs that need surgery to repair.

Buddy's mom is a high school English teacher who is back in school to become a counselor so that she and Buddy can be a counseling team. In less than a year, Buddy's family has paid for his Parvo treatment, umbilical hernia repair, hot spot, and shoulder injury.