Goose is a 7 year old Australian Cattle Dog in Westbrook, ME, who needs $4,000 for Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy.

Goose is my constant companion, wingman, and partner for just about everything. He was rescued 5 years ago, and has been exploring Maine with me ever since. If I’m heading out to camp, hiking a trail, or just grabbing a car ride with the windows down, Goose is always the first one in the seat.

Our usual routine came to a sudden halt recently when Goose started badly limping. The vets at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Special Care confirmed he has a severe cruciate ligament tear in his hind leg and needs surgery. For a dog who lives to play chase and explore the outdoors, it's a rough spot to be in.

When I first rescued Goose from an Arkansas shelter, he struggled with meeting new people. But after years of training, he now loves to explore and make new friends. He visits neighbors (sneaking into their houses whenever possible), plays with his new feline roomie, and will sit and shake for anyone with a treat.

The total estimate for his surgery is $7,000. Managing an unexpected medical bill of this size is a major challenge. I’m covering as much of the bill as I can myself, but I’m hoping to raise between $3,000 and $4,000 here to help bridge the gap.