Charlie is a 8 year old Mix-Breed in Moreno Valley, CA, who needs $2,000 for Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO).

Charlie came into our lives 8 years ago through a person who was selling rescue dogs. Charlie's parents were left in an abandoned house along with their puppies. The person who sold Charlie to us took all the puppies to find new homes. Charlie loves his stomach and ears scratched. He came to us at a great time because we lost our beautiful Golden Retriever (Buster) all of a sudden.

Charlie started limping about 2 weeks ago. I took him to the vet to learn he had pulled the ligaments in his right knee and required surgery. The vet mentioned he is considered a senior citizen but to us he's family. We want to do everything we can to help him live longer and painlessly. Charlie is scheduled for surgery with a specialist at the Inland Empire Veterinary Surgery Center.

He is a smart dog mixed with Akita/Labrador. He listens and knows exactly how to get what he wants. He's persistent and resilient. Even when he's not feeling well, he is happy and attentive. He's also a great guard dog who barks like a wolf. When I'm alone with him at night I feel 100% safe. Even though he protects his territory, he's also gentle and friendly.

Recently, Charlie's stomach and intestines became entangled because of his size. We opted for emergency surgery and struggled to pay for it. My husband and I are retired, on a fixed income, and cannot afford another surgery. We love Charlie and unfortunately need help.