Dax is a 4-year-old Chiweenie in Gretna, LA, who needs $2,000 for Joint repair.

We adopted Dax on Thanksgiving weekend from a friend. He was only 8 weeks old and so tiny and sweet. My husband and daughter have been bugging me for another dog to keep our Weimaraner company. I finally gave in when I saw his sweet face. He and my other dog play together nearly all day. We now have to keep them apart while Dax is in a stint and they so badly want to play. It’s heartbreaking.

Dax is a ladies man. He loves to cuddle with my daughter or myself. Every morning when I wake up, and when I get home from work, he crawls up my shoulder to give me hugs and kisses. He loves teddy bears and stealing tennis balls from his bestie. He loves to run, play, and cuddle. They are his favorite things but he can’t do any of that comfortably right now.

When I adopted Dax, I knew my daughter would be attached, but, I’ve become more attached to him than anyone. He’s like my little baby. I love when he falls asleep on my shoulder while watching tv. He his super fast, you would thing he was a little critter running across your feet. His footsteps are very quiet and I love to hear them coming.

We had Dax out on a leash to use the bathroom. It was dark, and my other dog came running and tripped on the leash, causing Dax to fly into the air. He landed on his leg and dislocated and fractured his carpal in his left leg. He will have to have surgery to repair the damage or amputation as it will not heal on its own.

Dax’s surgery will cost anywhere from $3200-$3400. Unfortunately that is not something I have saved as we are still catching up after Covid. I would be truly grateful if we can get our baby fixed. He is so sand and uncomfortable and I can’t help him right now. It hurts.