Help Pepper get Patellar Luxation — Clearwater, FL

I met Pepper when she was just four months old in St. Cloud, Florida. She was the last puppy left from her litter, and I was told that she was extremely shy and timid. Boy was I wrong! (Spoiler alert she needs patellar luxation surgery from chasing lizards) she is my wild child. Pepper is the sweetest most loving dog as she truly changed my life for the better.

Pepper injured her back left leg while chasing a lizard. She immediately cried and held her leg up, so I took her to the veterinarian. We learned that she has a grade 3 luxating patella in her back left leg. Her kneecap is repeatedly slipping out of its normal position. Because of the severity of her condition, surgery has been recommended to repair her left knee.

Pepper is still so young, and I want nothing more than to give her the chance to run, walk, play, and live the happy life she deserves. She is my only family here in Clearwater and as someone that can’t have children, I consider her to be my one and only child.

The cost of her surgery and recovery is more than I can afford on my own, which is why I’m asking for help. I never expected to be in a position where I would have to ask strangers for help with my dog, but I will do anything I can for Pepper.