Diesel is a 7-year-old Boxer Mix in Huntersville, NC, who needs $2,000 for Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy.

Diesel was abused, starving and abandoned. He was rescued by Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Animal Control Department. After 2 months and crowding, he was at risk for euthanasia. I was a volunteer at the shelter so I became his foster parent while fostering Mozart. I adopted Mozart first then adopted Diesel.

Diesel is the marine officer of the house. He is the first dog to bark at any noise and to protect me if he senses danger. He loves his brother. Diesel is very playful with me, enjoys sitting on my lap and receiving bell rubs from anyone. Unless he hears a noise, he is very quiet and won't pass up a nap. If you give him a squeaky toy, he will have a blast destroying it.

Due to Covid-19 and an injury, I am out of work. Diesel is my son and I love him with all of my heart. He takes care of me when I am sick. He sleeps next to me, places his paw on me and sniffs my mouth, eyes, nose and ears. He is in pain and I need him healthy and happy.

Diesel tore the Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) in his back right leg. and has at least 3 broken teeth. He will need Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy Surgery (TPLO) and dental surgery for extraction/root canal/bonding. Dr. Glen Bonin at Bedrock Vet Specialists in Cornelius, NC will perform the TPLO Surgery, Dr. Gleason from Hambright Vet Hospital in Huntersville, NC will perform dental surgery.

He's very nurturing, he loves to cuddle and groom his brother. Diesel enjoys singing, running, jumping and playing with his brother, friends (both canine and human) and has a ton of girlfriends. He really enjoys chasing anything with wheels, especially the maintenance workers golf carts. His idea of fun is rolling in the grass or dirt while sliding down a hill.