Carmelo is a 5-year-old Catahoula Leopard Mix in Wilmington, DE, who needs $500 for TPLO Surgery.

I adopted Carmelo, FKA Jimmy, in late 2018 after a big life change. When we had our meet and greet it was love at first sight! I was so excited to bring home such a bubbly, cuddly puppy. At the time I was living alone and Carmelo grew to be my family. Since adopting Carmelo in 2018, I have gotten married and had a son. We are currently all living together as a happy family!

Carmelo is truly a family member in our home, it is almost like having 2 children. He is enamored by my husband, Rob and especially 4 year old son, Robbie. He is such an active, happy pupper who loves to "sun" when it is nice outside and dig in the dirt. He especially loves our nightly family walks.

Carmelo is a special dog in so many ways. He is able to read people so well and has so much fun playing silly games. His favorite thing to do is take Robbie's "bear bear" and hide it. Since adopting him, I actually started a small dog treat business called, Carmi's Cookies. He is the BEST taste tester and is slightly addicted to their PB goodness. He has such a silly and playful personality.

Unfortunately Carmelo has had several instances of on/off limping. In Nov. of 2023 he was diagnosed with a chronic CCL tear in the left, an acute CCL tear in the right, and bilateral patellar luxation. He has planned surgery on 12/12/23 at Maryland Veterinary Surgical Services with Dr. Walesby for the right side. After the right heals, he will need surgery on the left.

Carmelo has not been able to enjoy our nightly walks and has been spending lots of time sleeping. We are a family of 3 with 1 full time working family member. These surgeries are extremely expensive. It will mean the world to us to have him back to his bubbly self.