Garbo is a 8-year-old Maltese in Bend, OR, who needs $2,000 for Luxated Patella.

Greta Garbo came to us 8 years ago. Had just lost my malte poo and was heart broken. Then her previous owner (who lived in the country) realized that this sweetheart was in danger of being attacked by a hawk or owl. So, they put her up to re home. Well those big black eyes caught my eyes and she was ours.

Garbo is the sweetest little fur baby, all the neighbors and kids stop by to see her daily. She loves on and kisses them all. When out a about, she is the main attraction. She rides in a shopping cart and stands up to be seen and kisses everyone, especially kids.

Garbo gives us joy everyday. Waiting in the morning for us to get up and start her day. She sleeps with us (of course) Her very favorite thing is to sun bath on the patio. She's a sun lover. You will find her smiling and running around the yard all day. Which makes us smile too.

Just last week Garbo put her back left knee out. Luxated Patella, a genetic issue with this breed. After two vet evaluations, she will need to have orthopedic surgery. The cost approx $3000+. Wow

We are a senior couple on a fixed income and can not afford to pay for the surgery. It just breaks my heart everyday to see her without the ability to run and smile like she use to. They say without surgery it would create bone on bone and arthritis,