Kernel Cheddar is a 3 year old Mix-Breed in Warwick , RI, who needs $5,600 for TPLO Surgery (Left Hind Limb).

From a stray in Texas to a hoarding situation in Tiverton, RI to Potter League Rescue, Cheddar found his way into our hearts. We adopted him knowing he was heart worm positive and got him through his treatments. He successfully beat heart worm and, other than allergies, he's been a healthy boy. Cytopoint injections keep his allergies at bay though those are expensive, now he needs surgery.

Cheddar tore his ACL on the left side. We are hoping to get the full TPLO surgery to fix it completely before the Right side is affected due to the extra wear. Ocean State Veterinary Specialists Surgical specialty will be handling the surgery. Currently he's scheduled with Dr. Coronado, but if we have to push out the surgery due to $$ it might change, which is ok but I don't want our pup to wait.

Cheddar keeps our family feeling safe and warm. His best bud is our cat, Lucipurr who he plays with and cuddles with. He tolerates our toy poodle who only recently decided he's ok after 2 years. He is scared of people who are scared of him and has a big scary bark but, other than at the vets, I have not seen him try to bite. He's quite gentle and mainly loves cuddling.

I recently became disabled.I still work as much as I can, but I'm not able to do a full 40 hr week or do side jobs like I used to do. My family has already spent a lot to help with my accessibility and medical needs. Relieving Cheddar's pain is my goal, He deserves it.