Pearl is a 9 year old American Staffordshire Terrier in Alexander, NC, who needs $3,500 for TPLO.

Hi,
I will start by sharing the story of how my mom acquired Pearl.
My 33 year old unmarried son passed away unexpectedly almost 6 years ago and owned 2 precious dogs, who were his babies. Since I already had a home filled with pets, my widowed mom took both of them in.

Pearl went to the vet last week for surgery on her aural hematoma and while she was there I had the vet check her back leg because she had been limping. He took x-rays and called to tell me that unfortunately she needed surgery because of her torn ACL. (TPLO Surgery ) He said that he couldn't perform the surgery and that she would be referred to a orthopedic specialty surgeon.
Cost $3500 plus

Pearl is my moms constant companion and never leaves her side. They (Pearl & Bruce) are all that she talks about, and I tease her by saying that I think that she loves them more than her grandchildren. She just smiles and says...well. They provide my mom with the comfort and love that she needs to remain living alone.

My mom is a senior that lives on her limited income from Social Security and barely makes ends meet. I help all that I can but I am also limited. Having Pearl healthy again means everything to us but especially to my mom. Pearl and Bruce are her reason for living.