Flurry is a 7-year-old Westie in Simpsonville, SC, who needs $1,500 for TPLO.

Flurry was purchased from a great breeder and lives at home with her two cats, mom and dad, as well as her brand new baby brother. Unfortunately her injury coincided while her baby brother was still in the womb, because of this our money had to be spent on her human brother and his birth. Flurry has free reign of the house and is never, ever left in a kennel. The couches and beds are her cage.

Flurry spends her days patrolling the neighborhood from every window in the house. Some of these windows require a jump up onto a piece of furniture so she can get the best view. Because of her injury this has become very difficult. And because Westies and Flurry in particular are so strong willed, keeping her off of furniture is nearly impossible.

Many pet owners relate a human feel to their furry friends, but with Flurry she really does have human like qualities. In the winter when the fireplace is lit like most dogs she wants to bathe in the warmth, but she knows fire is hot. If the cats get to close she will pull them back in a motherly way. She also does this with small children who get near the front or back doors.

Westies unfortunately have steep knee inclines that make them susceptible to tearing their ACL either through accident or age. That's what happened to Flurry, she tore her right ACL in half and now walks with a limp that causes her discomfort. To correct this she will need a surgical procedure called a TPLO, this has a 95% success rate and should provide a full recovery.

Flurry's injury happened during our first pregnancy which unfortunately put us in a bad position where we would need money for our unborn baby and all the expenses that come with having an infant child. I am a hair stylist and can only earn money when I am working.