Capone is a 6-year-old Cane Corso in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, who needs $2,000 for TPLO Surgery .

I adopted Capone from the Oklahoma City animal shelter in 2017. My daughter and I went to an adoption fair at the fairgrounds to "just look". Capone came from the back of his cage and nudged the latch with his nose as we approached his cage. We could not leave without the dog that had chosen us to be his family. My household consist of Capone and myself with family close by.

Capone and I live alone. I have two daughters, a son, and a grand-daughter who come to visit on an occasion. No one can enter my home and not immediately be filled with laughter and a smile. Capone is full of silly antics as well as "kisses" disguised as giant tongue licks. Unfortunately, he is unable to have company as much lately due to his excitement and the resulting pain. :(

I am currently unemployed due to the pandemic. It is constant heartbreak and torture to watch Capone in severe pain daily and not being able to fix his pain when he has breathed life and love into me. I refuse to give up hope that I will not be able to eliminate his pain.

1 1/2 years ago I noticed Capone had a small limp and was having difficulty sitting and rising. I visited several vets and was told "give him supplements" "big dogs have joint issues". After 1 1/2 years Capone has finally been diagnosed with a full torn ACL in his left rear knee and a partial tear in his back right knee. Dr. Jeremy Cramer at Lakeview Animal Hospital will be performing the surgery

I adopted Capone after my red-nose pit, Hershi, passed away. This was a very devastating and I was extremely grief stricken. Capone has been here by my side providing love, support, laughter, and joy desperately needed in low and dark points I have experienced/faced in my life. Capone will vocally let you know exactly how he is feeling. It is impossible to not smile when in his presence.