Marli Mae is a 3-year-old Rottweiler in Azle, TX, who needs $1,500 for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair (both legs).

Marli was actually given to me and my sons as a puppy because my friend could not keep her at the place she was living. We got her at 7 weeks. When we got her I was not crazy about dogs. I liked dogs, but wasn't crazy about having one. Since Marli has come into my life, She has taught me the true definition of love, because with dogs it is all action and no voice!

Marli is my baby girl, and she is a sister to my 2 boys. Originally was given to my son as his, but she sleeps with me every night, well did, up until she got hurt. She is my heart. I am a single mom, and sometimes work from 9am- 930pm so the boys are home alone alot.having marli there gives me peace with them being alone. She has brought our family closer and has made me a dog lover

She thinks shes 20 lbs , but everyday when I walk thru the door she has to jump up on my shoulders to hug me and lay her head on my shoulder. She loves sitting in the sun. She loves the water and will literally get in the bathtub with us in it. Her fav thing to do is snuggle and have you play with her ears. I love how sweet and gentle she is, but yet I know that she would protect all of us.

Well she was chasing a squirrel down a steep hill and after that she did not get up for 2 days. I was hoping it would get better so I waited, but ended up having to take her. Boat Club animal hospital said she had torn her ACL in her right leg and that her left one would soon do the same bc of her weight. Gave her meds and we just went back yesterday bc its worse and now both are torn. $3k per leg

I left my sons dad 1 yr agoand had to live in a camper. we finally got a house in March. I work full time. I practically live at work. I get no child support for the boys, so I work alot of hours. I work for myself so I donot have a weekly paycheck. Only off clients.