Riley is a 13-year-old Dachshund/Pit mix in Cotuit, MA, who needs $1,000 for surgery to place plate in right front leg.

Riley was a rescue dog that we found while scrolling through pet finder some 12 years ago. Her happy go lucky demeanor immediately caught our attention and we instantly fell in love with her and brought her home. She has been away from us at the vet for 3 days now and it is the longest she has ever been away from us.

Riley lives at home with Me, my daughter Maddy and her four children Rachael (9), Faith (8), Junior (4) and Sean (2). We live in a single family home with a good sized yard for Riley to roam around in. Riley has watched all four children grow up from birth and loves them as if they were her own personal babies. Riley is a lover of all people and other animals who come into her home

I am 71 years young and I have Parkinson's Disorder. My disorder has started to make my body seize up and moving around is hard to do, so working is out of the question for me now. Having Riley home and healthy again would be a HUGE help to my mental status and stability

Riley was unexpectedly hit by a car in front f our house and the driver never stopped. We immediately brought her to the vet Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists in Buzzards Bay and they did x-rays and blood work. They discovered several fractures in her right front leg one of which is going to require surgery to fix because they need to place a plate to stabilize the leg.

Riley is special to us because she brings the extra happiness and love into our lives that we need on a daily basis. She is always happy and looks like she's constantly wearing a smile. She puts up with anything and everything the kids do to and around her and just goes on like it doesn't even bother her. She is an immense amount of comfort for me as I work through my Parkinson's Disorder