Luna is a 1 year old Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois) in Vallejo, CA, who needs $2,000 for Total Hip Replacement.

Luna was brought in as a stray in October of 2024. We adopted her November 2024. After we brought her home the next day we noticed her hip looked “boney” or a birth defect, but then we quickly realized she must be in pain because she is not putting weight on her back right leg. We contacted the shelter and they told us she has a broken hip joint. And they won’t help.

After we got the X-rays, Broadway Pet hospital suggested limit her activity to almost nothing! She’s just a puppy and has so much energy it’s scary! We contacted a few vet offices and settled on UC Davis for what has been recommend to us a total hip replacement for full mobility for her future.

Luna is full of character and she is so smart! I could tell within the first week we got her. Even though she has a broken hip, it won’t stop her from having fun! Luna loves everyone she comes in contact with and is so friendly. She has overcome her fear of cars, she wouldn’t even get in our car at first, and she can walk without getting scared of them passing by. We love her so much!

We weren’t expecting to adopt a puppy from a shelter with a broken hip. We only expected the regular visit for check up. And definitely not expecting a $10,000 bill immediately after adopting her. We need help and already paid at least $5,000 on X-rays, visits, and meds.