Carlos is a 10 year old American Cocker Spaniel in Harrington, DE, who needs $9,100 for a Knee Replacement.
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About this campaign
I found Carlos in a horrific condition—starving, covered in fleas and parasites, and blind from severe eye infections.
After rescuing him, I discovered he had chronic ear infections that had spread all the way to the bone of his skull. The damage was so severe that Carlos had a double ear canal ablation to relieve his chronic pain.
Carlos was also born with a defect that left his knees severely misaligned. He now relies on two daily pain medications to manage his constant pain.
Dr. Walesby at Maryland Veterinary Surgical Services can preform a surgery that will give Carlos a fresh pair of knees. He will finally be pain-free!
Carlos is incredibly sweet and gentle. He loves to play when he can, adores children, and always wants to be close to his family. He also has a special bond with cats, who seem to love him just as much in return.
I put all my savings into Carlos’ ear ablation surgery and have nothing left. With this final surgery, Carlos can finally live his last days pain-free.
Updates
August 28, 2026
💙 An Update on Carlos 💙
When I started this campaign, my goal was to raise money for Carlos’s much-needed knee replacement surgery. Unfortunately, when we went in for his pre-surgery bloodwork, we got some unexpected and scary news.
His kidney values were extremely high, and he needed to be hospitalized for three days. It was definitely not what we were expecting, and our focus quickly shifted from his knees to getting his kidneys under control.
Thankfully, he seems to be feeling much better now and his appetite is improving, which is such a relief. ❤️ We still have a long way to go, though, and right now we need to get him through this kidney issue before we can even think about moving forward with his knee surgery.
I’m so incredibly grateful to everyone who has donated, shared his campaign, checked on him, or simply kept him in your thoughts. Every bit of support means more than I can say. 🐾❤️
For now, we’re taking things one day at a time and focusing on getting our boy healthy. Once we get through this, we’ll reevaluate his knees and figure out what comes next.
Thank you all for being part of Carlos’s journey. ❤️🐶
- Location
- Harrington, DE
- Species:
- Dog
- Breed:
- American Cocker Spaniel
- Age:
- 10 years old
- Sex:
- Male