Max is a 7 year old Mix-Breed in Point marion, PA, who needs $5,000 for Surgery.

Max is 7, we got him when he was 6 months old do to his og owners not being able to care for him.. He had a lot of behavior problems and was very anxious. We worked with a trainer for awhile and gave him lots of love and space to become part of our pack. Little did I know he was saving me not the other way around. He is such a a big love Bug, a gentle giant and always by my side.

Over the years we've had some surprise vet bills, like when he got a hold of my inhaler. But a couple of days ago he cried all night, I thought he just wanted me to let him, but when we got up he was limping and wouldn't put pressure on his back leg. We took him to the emergency vet Cheat lake animal hospital and they said he hurt his ACL and would need surgery. He goes to see the Ortho Dr 9/4.

Max is our peace keeper. If our other dogs or the grandkids are getting too rowdy he yelps and will jump in between them. He is 120 lbs but thinks he's a lap dog, and if it's been a little while since he's had attention he barks and rolls over for belly rubs. He has been a life saver for me, he is always with me. I have awful anxiety but he makes me feel so secure and safe.

He's on pain meds until his surgery which is supposed to be around $5000. I know everyone is on a budget right now, and we are living on my disability check. I would be completely lost without him and don't want him in pain or blow out his hip from hopping around.