Luka is a 4 year old American Pit Bull Terrier in Wichita, KS, who needs $2,000 for Bilateral Medial Patellar Luxations/CCL.

A friend of mine acquired her through the humane society but early on she was showing signs of pet aggression towards their small cats and they were scared for their child. Instead of sending her back to the humane society, I offered to take her in. That was 4 years ago.

According to her vet (Skaer vet in Wichita), at some point, both the ligaments in her back knees somehow completely tore and never healed properly. Now, she can barely stand, has trouble walking, won't eat or drink on her own. She pees in her sleep or while laying down because she can't get up and squat without pain.

She's the sweetest girl. I have a doberman named Loki that has been extra affectionate with her the last few weeks. Luka loves rope toys and Kong balls, but she won't even touch them now.

I am a disabled veteran, formerly army. I get a monthly pension but I also just bought a house so these extra vet bills are making it harder. I'm gonna have to choose soon between making my mortgage or vet bills and I don't want to have to choose that.