Onyx is a 2 year old Mix-Breed in Plympton, MA, who needs $2,000 for TTA Surgery.

We got Onyx as a rescue when he was just 3 months old. We also have another dog named Ruby that we adopted from the same shelter. Since we already had Ruby, we decided to name him after another gemstone and felt Onyx was fitting since he's mostly black. From his first day home we knew he was going to be super friendly. He believes everyone is his friend, or at least wants to be. :)

Onyx was healthy until he started limping last November. Initially he was treated with sedatives, anti-inflammatory meds, and bed rest. After that he had X-rays in January. A referral to Cape Cod Vet Specialists revealed a fully torn ACL requiring TTA surgery with metal plates attached to his knee. The Dr. said damage began before symptoms, so insurance now considers it a pre-existing condition.

Onyx is a loving, high-energy pup who loves to run and play. He’s cuddly and hates being alone, always wanting to sleep with someone, especially my 10-year-old step-daughter. He’s full of energy and is the silliest dog, playing with cats, our other dog, neighbors' dogs—anyone who’ll give him 5 seconds of attention! He is also very dopey, often caught liking windows for no apparent reason.

I’m the sole income as my partner is out of work due to a broken shoulder. Onyx’s symptoms started after he was insured, but the vet found his ACL tear began earlier, so insurance won’t cover it. The surgery costs up to $6,900. We just want Onyx to be healthy and happy again