Kiyomi is a 2-year-old Rottweiler/Doberman in Waldorf, MD, who needs $1,900 for bone plating, fracture stabilization, and implants/instrumentation.

We adopted our fur baby from a rescue center in Waldorf, Maryland. She and her siblings were abandoned. My stepson’s family were fostering her and 2 month old siblings. I have never wanted a pet until I saw her. My family took to her immediately. My nephew lost his mother last year. He is in the pictures with Kiyomi. He seems at peace when he comes over to play with her.

Kiyomi loves children and her family. She runs over to the neighbors to say hello when she is outside. She is very protective of little ones (puppies and children) and my father. My father is a veteran and came to live with us when he was released from the nursing home. Kiyomi stands watch when the nurses and therapists conduct his visits. She is a wonderful, playful pup.

My household income has significantly decreased since the onset of coronavirus. My husband has been out of work but luckily is there to help with my dad’s 24 hour needed care. I am having kidney surgery next week. I don’t have the money to repair my pup’s leg.

Kiyomi got off the leash to chase a rabbit. When she ran off before, she ran to the neighbor’s yard and came right back when called. This time she ran through to the sidewalk while chasing the rabbit. Before my husband could reach her, a car ran up on the sidewalk, hit her, then kept going. She is at Friendship Hospital on Brandywine St in NW D.C. Vet is Last Chance Animal Rescue Waldorf, MD.

Kiyomi naturally acts like a service dog which is why she is so protective of my father. She comes to my bedroom to get one of us when my dad coughs or wakes up and senses sadness and when someone feels ill. When my only sibling died from pancreatic cancer, I was upset beyond believe. Kiyomi would lay next to my feet or lay under my legs. On very bad days she would lay her head on my lap.