Lupo is a 8 Year Old Mix-Breed in Fort Bragg, CA, Who Needs $2,000 for Cervical Spine Surgery.

Lupo’s human mom saved his mom from euthanasia at a high-kill shelter 14 years ago. The shelter vet was about to perform spay surgery but thought the little dog was already spayed, so Lupo’s mom left the shelter with a spay certification. When she gave birth to two puppies on Christmas Eve many years ago, it was a big surprise for her new mom who didn’t have the heart to separate them.

Lupo was recently attacked by a big dog at his favorite beach and sustained severe injuries to his neck. The attack left him paralyzed and in need of cervical spine surgery to be able to walk again. The nearest hospital where he can be treated is TruVet Specialty and Emergency Hospital in Petaluma.

Lupo is his mom’s favorite as he was always timid and never left her side. He loved spending time in nature and going for long hikes or a run at the beach. He always had joie de vivre and enjoyed road trips with his mom. Losing his mobility took away his zest for life. His mom has been happily caring for him around the clock, but she’s desperate to give him his ability to walk and run again.

For many years, Lupo’s mom had to commute for hours to her job. When she found another job much closer, she quit her previous job. The new position was canceled last minute due to budget cuts, leaving her unemployed near retirement age. She desperately wants to save her pup.