Help Montana get TPLO Surgery — San Bernardino, CA

Just two weeks after my sister passed away, I visited shelters without planning to adopt. As I was leaving Redlands Rescue Shelter, I felt drawn to the cat section, where Montana and I locked eyes. The next day, he climbed all over me during our meet-and-greet. A volunteer said she'd never seen him so engaged! I brought him home, and we've been inseparable ever since. Nana calls him "Pick Me."

Montana is only two years old and has experienced Orthopedic challenges since puppyhood. Recently he developed significant limping. An orthopedic surgeon confirmed a non-functioning cruciate ligament in his right knee and a dislocated left kneecap Mark Queen, veterinary ER and specialty recommends TPLO surgery to stabilize his right knee with additional imaging to determine additional correction.

Montana came into my life during the season of grief and became such a blessing, it was as if he’d chosen me and I’ve had the honor to choose him back. His gentle spirit brings joy to our family and his recovery matters because we want him to have a daily reprieve when walking without unnecessary pain. We’re not asking for perfection but the opportunity to give him a comfortable life.

I’ve invested in veterinary visits, x-rays and ongoing weekly rehabilitation to include acupuncture, water therapy, physical therapy, chiropractor adjustments, but the cost of specialized surgery ($9460.80-$11,022.83) and rehabilitation is more than I can manage alone.