Dynamite is a 9-year-old Pit Mix in Washington, DC, who needs $2,000 for FSS TLPO Bilateral Surgery.

Dyna is a rescue from a high kill shelter in California. I worked at a dog daycare when she arrived to Seattle (thanks to Ginger's Pet Rescue), and accepted mtly application because Dyna would need socialization - or at least they thought she did! She actually loved being around other dogs just got excited and didnt know how to show it. I got the most well behaved dog - by accident!

Dyna is the sweetest most polite dog you will ever meet. I have had her for 7 years and she still asks permission to get on the couch with me everytime. She loves anyone who has a few spare minutes to show her affection. My motto is "They come for me, but they stay for Dyna"! She has over 20 toys because she won't destroy any of them, just likes the snuggles.

She is the perfect dog - chill at home, and then when we are outside she will run and run! Especially if there are other dogs to play with. She has proudly completed Oregon's Pacific Crest Trail and would stay outside sniffing and trotting through trails all day if she could. When its time for a break she will snuggle right up for a cozy nap - with one or two of her everlasting toys of course

Dyna's favorite thing to do is run - unfortunately about 8 months ago she tore her CCL (knee ligament). She was limping for a couple weeks, but my pet insurance said I couldn't get financial assistance for the surgery until I waited 6 months. Watching her sadly look at all the other dogs playing while her arthritis grew was heartbreaking. Now they are saying it is pre-existing, and won't help.

I have one source of income but always choose her expenses over mine. The money I saved for surgery has all been spent on her xrays, and the vet is recommending that she have surgery on both knees. She is still so full of life and energy, and I refuse to take that from her.