Margo is a 5 year old Labrador Retriever in Grand Isle, VT, who needs $2,000 for Treatment for Infection and Open Wound Management.

Five years ago, in the early days of the pandemic, Margo came into our lives like a spark of light. As a teacher, I was juggling remote learning from home with my daughters by my side—trying to make sense of a world that suddenly felt uncertain and heavy. Then came this tiny, joyful puppy, full of energy and love. Margo didn’t just lift our spirits—she healed something in us. She was our hope!

Margo tore both ACLs in her knees...the experts say labs are the poster child for ACL injuries. We figured out how to afford TPLO (knee) surgery. Things were moving along well until July 3 when she couldn't walk on her left front leg. With tons of care, we learned she has an infection; no one knows why. Over the past 2 weeks she has been in and out of the hospital and vet fighting to survive.

Margo is the sweetest yellow Lab—the wagging tail that brings our family together. Even now, after all she's been through, she wags for every vet, tech, and stranger she meets. She can barely walk, but she still tries to make us smile. Her love and resilience are what make her truly special.

We planned for Margo’s TPLO surgery, but the unexpected infection and ongoing care have pushed us past our financial limits—especially with three daughters in college. Having Margo healthy again would mean everything to our family. Any help you can give would mean the world.