Groot is a 5 year old Newfoundland in Dresser, WI, who needs $2,000 for Thoracolumbar MRI.

September 2020, my mom and I traveled with Zimmerman, Blue (passed), and Hashtag (passed) to adopt Groot. My mom was a marvel fan, and was fond of Groot. The name fit perfectly once it was mentioned. Groot was definitely born with an attitude & his own rules. In 2021 and we adopted his sidekick, Rocket (the smallest golden retriever). Groot also has three sister cats, that were mine originally.

University of Minnesota Lewis Small Animal Hospital (St Paul, MN). August 11, 2025 the orthopedic consult showed Groot needs a Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) on his right knee & later his left. A brief neurology exam was done and a followup appointment on Sept 10, 2025 showed Lumbosacral disease & possible compression of both sciatica. He NEEDS an MRI ($4500) for a complete diagnosis.

He's always been our talkative, mischievous, & gentle soul. He supervises the cooking & eating, barks at all the people, talks his way into extra treats, & has the best sense of humor. Without ever being asked he instinctively became our emotional support dog, knowing when a hug is exactly what is needed. Although he often mistakes laughter for crying & you get a 100-pound hug either way.

Two incomes became one with the passing of my mom. I had refinanced the home for repairs & funeral expenses. Spent the rest on expensive emergency vet visits, surgeries, and diagnostics. Resources are depleted. My income is not enough to cover the costs or secure loans.