Maverick is a 5-year-old Labrador in Fair Grove, MO, who needs $2,000 for TPLO (tibial plateau leveling osteotomy).

Maverick (5) has been in our home since 8 weeks old. Currently 80lbs Black lab mixed breed - mom chocolate lab, dad pesky unknown neighbor dog. Generally healthy. Neutered and up to date on vaccinations. Had a hematoma in his ear once which now has a permanent crimp. Has had two brothers...an English mastiff who passed away and currently a golden retriever/great pyrenees mix Milo

Lives on 5 acres of woods with a stream he loves to play in. Very very active. Loves playing ball..runs jumps and catches for hours. Outdoor explorer..dock diving, kayaking, swimming...until he absolutely drops. Only takes up half of our king size bed! if you can get him to stop. Loves his jolly ball or any tennis ball. Obsessed with truck rides well traveled dog on vacation loved by everyone!

Surgery quoted as approximately 7600$ to fix both knees. Didn't have insurance and definitely unexpected expense. Dad just started new job and family is just unprepared for expensive surgery. Mav is the rock of our family. Could write a book on him but limited here

Mav has 2 torn CCLs in his hind legs. First accident was playing with his brother. Dr Mallard said rest and restricted movement but maverick is hard to keep still. Now injured both needing TPLO on both. Referred to VSS hospital Manchester MO 3 hours from home. Due to size and activity level, other surgeries not viable option. Hard to even walk now without support

Tries so hard to talk to his people, gets frustrated when we don't understand chewbacca howls. Obsessed with Lazer pointer that hasn't been on the desk for several years but still looks for it. Man's best friend hunting fishing playing ball boats trucks and 4x4...loves them all. Not a good ping pong partner...tries to eat the balls. Same with playing pool, jumps to try to get pool balls.