Maverick is a 2 year old Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois) in Marine on St. Croix, MN, who needs $7,000 for Orthopedic Surgery.

Maverick is my two-year-old baby, my constant companion, and the joy of my life. He’s full of love, energy, and spirit, and has trained in service work. We recently moved to a Minnesota farm so he can run and play freely every day. He deserves a bright, happy, healthy future, and my heart aches to see him in pain.

Maverick was brutally attacked and suffered a shattered bone along with two additional breaks in his foot. He urgently needs orthopedic surgery to save it and have a chance at a normal, active life. We went to the Animal Emergency & Referral Center (AERC), where his surgery was quoted at 5–7k dollars. I am doing everything I can to help him heal, but I cannot afford this critical care on my own.

Maverick is an incredible, sweet, and gentle dog with a huge heart. He loves everyone he meets and always greets people with warmth. He is affectionate, loyal, and emotionally intelligent, comforting me whenever I’m sad. His playful, loving nature brings joy and light every day, making him truly special and one of a kind.

I am trying to find stable work and do not have the funds or any emergency savings to cover Maverick’s urgent orthopedic surgery to save his foot. The cost of 5–7k is beyond my means. Having him healthy again would mean the world — seeing him run, play, and be happy.