Help Morgan get Ruptured Disc Repair — Parksville, KY

Morgan is a certified therapy dog at Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School in Danville, Kentucky, where she lovingly serves students in 2nd through 5th grade. Morgan was gifted to us as a puppy and has been a loving companion to our girls. She’s full of energy, loves kids and has a passion for playing ball.

Tragically, Morgan recently ruptured a disc in her back and was diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). Because of this sudden injury, she has lost the use of her back legs and can no longer perform the daily therapy work that means so much to our school community. With the needed treatment, Morgan is expected to make a full recovery and get back to her daily job of serving students.

Louisville metropolitan veterinary clinic Debbie Ruehlmann, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology)

Help Morgan Walk Again: Save Toliver Intermediate’s Beloved Therapy Dog

Morgan is a certified therapy dog at Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School in Danville, Kentucky, where she lovingly serves students in 2nd through 5th grade. Tragically, Morgan recently ruptured a disc in her back and was diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). Because of this sudden injury, she has lost the use of her back legs and can no longer perform the daily therapy work that means so much to our school community.

At school, Morgan's daily "job" is to bring joy and comfort to children. She rewards students by letting them walk her to their classrooms or play fetch together. These small moments are a deeply special part of the day for many students, and this injury has completely taken that away for now.

My husband and I are both teachers in KY. We’ve dedicated our lives to animal welfare and have rescued 57 dogs and puppies, successfully finding them all homes. The approximate cost of this surgery is $12,000 and unfortunately, it is too much of a financial burden for our family to bear.

Morgan loves her job and wants to get back to her role of positively impacting the lives of students at Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School.