Marcel is a 3 year old Mix-Breed in Merchantville, NJ, who needs $2,000 for Hip Replacement or FHO Surgery.

My daughter was an assistant manager at a pet hotel. They worked closely with a lot of rescues. My daughter called me from work and asked if she could bring Marcel home for the night. (he was supposed to get adopted and he didn't) we weren't allowed to have pets where we were. We fell in love that night! We snuck him in for 3 months until we found a house that we could make a home for Marcel

Marcel came from Puerto Rico. He was adopted but always brought back. He has severe anxiety. separation anxiety. Since we've had him he broke his jaw, he had 4 sets of drains and 3 sets of stiches (escaping from a crate) He most recently dislocated his hip. Pennsauken animal hospital told me his hip can be put back but may not stay. They said the surgery can run from 800 to 2700$, depending.

I don't know exactly what Marcel has been through in his 3 years on this earth, but i do know he was mistreated and abused and all he wants is love! He has become very protected of me (mom) and he loves his sisters! Unfortunately, due to his past, he's apprehensive around new people, but he is doing great with our family/friends. He loves to snuggle and one look in his eyes and your in love!

I have been the sole support for my 2 beautiful daughters their whole life. Marcel has cost a a lot of $, but worth every dime. I just don"t have the money for this surgery, and it breaks my heart to see him in pain. My hours were also cut back at work just until September