Ducky is a 4-year-old Chesapeake Bay Retriever/Lab mix in Jackson , MI, who needs $2,000 for TPLO.

My precious Ducky was adopted from the Huron Valley Humane Society 4 years ago. She was the missing piece to our family! She earned her name within minutes of being home, diving head first into her water dish and splashing around, soaking the entire kitchen. I immediately knew: She's a Duck! Since then, she has proven her name over and over.

Ducky loves her swimming pool, her cow toy, her sister and her mom. She is definitely a mama's girl! She follows me wherever I go and expresses her love by placing her paw on my hand. She loves to snuggle and thinks she is a 73 pound lap dog. She is a couch hog, loves playing tug of war, and her favorite time of day is morning, when I finally wake up to pay attention to her.

Ducky is such a special girl. Watching her run in circles, chasing her sister, Reese, has always brought me such joy. Seeing her wildly bounce around the yard makes me laugh and she is so vocal! She's always telling you exactly how she feels! Since her injury she has not been able to play and run like she did before. I miss seeing her enthusiasm for life. I can't wait until that spirit returns.

Ducky has been diagnosed with a torn CCL. The only way to fix it is through surgery. Being prone to CCL injuries is a genetic condition. Because of this, she has torn the ligaments in both of her knees. The left knee will be fixed first, then the right will need to be done about 6 months later.

The cost of this surgery is already hard to swallow. The fact that we will need to come up with the money twice makes it seem so out of reach. This surgery will allow Ducky to live a long and pain free life. My sweet, precious girl deserves that chance!