Ferrous is a 6 year old Golden Retriever in Minneapolis, MN, who needs $2,000 for TPLO.

Ferrous came into our lives at about 10 weeks old from a breeder in Northern Minnesota. From the beginning he was a jolly fellow who loved to play and romp, to eat . . . really liked that! My sister and I live together and there is a 2 yr-old Golden who lives with us as well!

His right rear leg has been favored for months now. The rest and meds may have made him more comfortable, but the leg is clearly painful. He holds it up when stationary; however, he does seem to put some weight on it while walking or trotting.
We've also tried pet massage with a great practitioner, but it seems to be a CCL injury that is not resolving. Mission Animal Hospital recommends surgery

Ferrous is definitely a companion for me. He sticks close whenever we go out [we could do without the leash - but we don't]. He loves to play with his younger "brother' and also to lie at my feet so I can rub him down with my toes! Before his knee acted up he loved the dog-park and freedom to run and meet as many friends as possible!

The estimates for surgery (we've had two) are over $4K, and on a fixed income i simply can't afford that! If i can't raise some money through grant writing and begging, i will probably have to put him down. He is such sweet friend and could live many more years!