Fluffy is a 9 month old Chihuahua in Groton, CT, who needs $2,000 for Artificial Hip Surgery.

Fluffy lives in a townhouse style apartment. He is an indoor puppy. We have stairs with a rubbery covering to prevent slipping. I brought my nephews dog, his mother to my home so she could have the puppies here, so he's been with us since May 27, 2024.

Mid January Fluffy developed a limp on his back right leg out of nowhere. After no improvement I took him to the vet. He had his first set of xrays and they weren't positive what was going on. They. Had me return 4 weeks later. The vet said he needs an artificial hip. This seems to be genetic. The vet assured me his other side looks fine and this doesn't seem to be cancerous.

Fluffy is the absolute perfect emotional support animal. He is very calm and more of a "lap dog." He is my support animal. I was in a bad accident and also had other SA and DV situations. He definitely keeps my mind off of things. If I start to worry, he notices and lays on my lap. Most recently, he started doing well in the car, so he helps me not get anxious in the car.

I am a single mother with inconsistent child support. I have been on disability since 2012 due to mulitple back surgeries, and I still need more. Fluffy's surgery is very expensive and unexpected. I have paid over 1500 so far on 2 sets of xrays and medicine.