Leon is a 6-year-old Mixed in Auburn, MA, who needs $2,000 for Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO).

He's a mixed breed dog rescued from St. Thomas and brought up to MA to his furever home with us.
He is 6 years old and sadly, he has a lot of pre-existing conditions (severe skin allergies, torn ligaments in his back two legs, and bad hips) that are not covered by insurance.

Leon is my fiancé’s and my baby. He is loved dearly by the two of us with no other dogs in the home or any children. He’s spoiled wish squishmallows and treats, and loves snuggling in between us to end the day. He is a bit clumsy and not always are of his surroundings, so we have safeproofed much of our house. Leon loves visitors, especially his grandparents and neighbors.

Leon LOVES squishmallows. His favorite three are a giant hermit crab, a fuzzy hedgehog, and his snuggle buddy eagle. He lives up to his island heritage by sunning himself for as long as possible outside during warm months, laying directly on warm stones or outdoor couches. He rarely barks, and instead whines and paws to convey himself. He is just the sweetest, most loving dog.

Leon is undergoing a series of surgeries that total $12k at MSPCA Angell in Boston, where he also received dermatology care. He has torn ligaments in both of his back legs, which significantly impacts his mobility and quality of life (he can’t jump or walk for longer durations). His first surgery is in March, where he’ll stay overnight and get a plate inserted into his back right leg.

We recently have had many emergency expense situations that have depleted our funds, including damage to our home. We’re a young couple who recently purchased a home last year. Leon’s medical expenses for both skin allergies and surgeries, all preexisting, are just too high.