Maggie is a 6-year-old Mixed Breed in Waterville, ME, who needs $2,000 for Patella Luxation w/ FHNO .

I didn't intend to adopt a rescue dog right out of college. Maggie was supposed to be my mom’s, but, tragedy struck, my mom passed away, and she became mine. Her tail wagged so hard for me I couldn’t help but love her instantly. I'd be lying though if I said there weren't moments early on that became more complicated with a dog in tow. Travel, moving, going out, everything.

Today life looks a lot different than it did six years ago, and yet the one constant through it all has been her. Always by my side, always wagging her tail. She became my best friend. And now that she’s adopted Jamie as her dog-dad, she seems to have somehow doubled her capacity to care for a human. She shows both of us love, and excitement, and joy, even when we struggle find it for ourselves.

Should we be lucky enough to cover her surgical bill in full through Waggle, any additional funds (from the yard sale, etc.) would go toward costs not listed on the initial vet quote (follow up appts, rehab, etc.).
Thank you in advance for helping our sweet girl!

Maggie will be seen by Dr. Bryant at Winthrop Veterinary Hospital on Sept 22 for her first of two surgeries. In addition to what we've raised through this page, we've also raised $1205 from a yard sale we held to put toward her medical care. ALL funds raised through this page will go directly toward the bill for Maggie's procedures.

Maggie's generally a happy dog, but she has had issues with her hind legs her whole life.
It wasn’t until recently that we discovered that she has severe hip dysplasia (and a luxating patella), but has - unsurprisingly - been selflessly enduring it like a champ. She has no cartilage left in her hips. The total estimated cost for the procedures needed to fix this is $3627.