Lily is a 4-year-old Mixed Terrier in Townshend, VT, who needs $2,000 for TPLO.

Hi, I am Lily, a service dog for Beth. She adopted me from Rover Rescue when I was just a couple of months old. She didn't know I was autistic and had a real challenge training me. With over two years of perseverance, focused training, and lots of love, she gained my trust and now we are a team. I help her when she is having heart issues and she helps me when my autism is triggered.

A year ago we moved to Vermont on 3 acres which gives me plenty of room to run. We walk a mile and play ball at least twice a day. I do have my best friend dogs (back in Illinois) who you can see in my farewell picture. However, I am autistic, nervous around dogs I don't know and loud noises. I am an amazing service dog when I need to be, but mostly like hanging around our yard.

We took a long time to bond because I was very distrustful of everyone. Beth helped me overcome that and we are now very loyal to each other. I am very much a product of my routine, sleep until 9am, get my belly rubbed, breakfast, walk, ball play and then nap. Evening is walk and ball play. I love when Mom works on the land and I get to run around off leash. At 4yrs+, I am VERY active.

6 months ago I started to limp on my back left leg. We waited to see if it would resolve itself, but found out that I tore my ACL and now surgery is required and scheduled for January 15, 2024. The surgery will be performed by Dr. Benson at Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital. If my other leg fails, I won't be able to walk.

The surgery estimate ranges from $6253.82 to $6898.77 which does not cover initial x-rays, evaluations, and medicine. Beth (a disabled veteran ) obtained a Care Credit card to pay for surgery (12% no interest, 29% financing) but $630/month payment is beyond her means.