Joey is a 9-year-old Australian Terrier in Wilmington, NC, who needs $1,300 for cruciate surgery right ACL.

Joey is a 9 year old Australian Terrier. I already had one, Sydney, and she was perfect, so why not two? When my husband left me, I got Joey for companionship for both me and Sydney. He fit into my life perfectly. Sydney and Joey were best buddies and despite moving around quite a bit, has been a very healthy and amazing dog.

Joey is quite a character, though he's slowed down a bit now. As I mentioned, he's been healthy until now. We LOVE to go on walks around town, on trails, and we've even gone camping. Since it's just me now, we do pretty much everything together. When it's not summer or too warm, he'll wait in the car if I have to run into a store quickly. He's very friendly with everyone and loves attention.

I am a retired NC teacher. Also, I did find a small part-time job teaching, but due to COVID that school's now closed permanently. I lost Sydney last summer due to diabetes complications and CANNOT lose Joey. He's been with me through so much. I cannot imagine not having him

Joey has been healthy up to this year. He had to have a large lipoma removed in March due to it being involved with his muscle mass. That cost $2300. Now, he's being checked for Cushing's Disease (I've paid $800 for the diagnostic stuff). Two weeks ago, got side checked by another dog and now he's got a torn ACL. That surgery, will be another $2000-2500. Eastern Carolina Vet Referral will do it.

He loves squeaky toys, even at 9. He'll get one of his toys out of his box, bring it to me, and expect me to play. If I'm busy, he lays down next to me and squeaks the toy to get my attention. When I visit my son's house, he immediately goes to their dog's toy box and helps himself. He is a mooch, and would be fat if I fed him all the treats he likes. He'll do anything for a treat.