Coco is an 8-year-old Lab Mix in Austin, TX, who needs $2,000 for TPLO.

Coco was adopted as a puppy by her dad, Nick. She has been his companion for over eight years and helped him overcome his battle with addiction. I was lucky enough to meet Coco a year ago. At first she wasn’t so sure about me, but now we are inseparable. I feel her love every day and I have never cared for a dog the way I care about her.

Coco lives with Nick and I in a house with a small back yard. She loves to play and chase her Kong toy when she was able to, and especially loves to bask in the sun. She loves to hike down to the river to play fetch with a stick in the water. On our luckiest mornings she gets in bed to cuddle with us and gets so many pets.

Nick is in school and in the process of getting back on his feet after his battle with addiction. He has no savings and is unable to afford the surgery. Coco is everything to him and seeing her in pain causes pain to the both of us. Please help if you can!

Coco tore her ACL/CCL in December chasing a ball. We have been giving her pain medication/joint supplements and having her wear a brace since. She is still in pain and is often panting or whimpering and it is breaking our hearts. The TPLO surgery is expensive and it is likely she may need a second one if she damages her other ACL during recovery. She is being treated by Rosedale Vet Clinic

Coco takes a bit to warm up. She is queen of the side eye and often stares you in the eyes with a sassy look. She loves to lick the last bits of the ice cream container and will not look away while you’re eating it. Her grumpy attitude makes her lovey moments so special and we can’t help but give her treats all the time.