Dawn is a three-year-old Terrier mix in La Crescenta , CA, who needs $2,000 for urgent leg surgery.

It was back in 2020. I rescued Dawn from S. Korea. According to animal rescue group, her mom was rescued with her 4 puppies, 5 other puppies were found as dead. My dog wasn't in good condition and no one expected her to survive. She was a runt and no one wanted to adopt her because she was not a pure breed or a white dog. Dawn was going to get euthanized soon so I decided to take her in.

Dawn is extremely skittish and is scared of everyone but our family. She is extremely lovable and playful, and has great patience. Dawn is also quick-witted and never bothers a family member when they are sleeping, busy, etc. She loves going on beds and staring out the window and rolling around on the blankets to her hearts content.

Dawn uses her paws for everything, similarly to how a human uses their hands. She always taps us for attention or grabs our hands and places it on top of her. Even when she dislikes the food that she is eating at times, she will push the bowl away with her paw, instead of turning her face. It's always funny to see her reaching for things and heartwarming when she places our hands on her.

Dawn was involved in a car accident on Sept. 9, 2023 that left her right hip dislocated and her left ankle ligament completely shredded. The hospital that has been treating her is VCA Animal Specialty Group and she has been under the care of Dr. Biggo. She has received a Femoral Head Ostectomy for her right hip, however she still needs surgery for her left leg.

I will have spent a total of $37,000 on Dawn's surgeries. I have a daughter who will be attending college this year, however I do not have the funds to support her and the dog. Being able to provide Dawn this surgery would grant her the same life that she always had.