Rio is a 5-year-old Chihuahua in Crandall, TX, who needs $2,000 for Repair of Fractured Paw.

Hi this is Rio! She was gifted to me from by boyfriend who rescued her from a homeless couple. They lived in front of our building in a tent. My boyfriend fed the dog on a regularly and became attached to her. The couple had to relocated and asked if he could take the dog. She was a whopping 4 pounds when I received her. We have been thick as thieves in the last 5 years. She is my heart and love.

Rio is a momma’s girl. She greets me daily from work. I wait for her to run to the door. We nap and sleep in my bed. We watch comedies and dramas because she doesn’t like violence. She will hiss at guns or arguing on tv. She barks and growls at dogs on tv. I think it’s hilarious. Shes overprotective and will crawl under your arm so you can show her some love.

Rio makes me happy. I have something to look forward to when I come home since I am an empty nester. I love our walks in the neighborhood as we meet new friends. If you smile at her, the tail wags and she is for sure to come your way. She receives lots of belly rubs and kisses from strangers.

Rio has a fractured right front paw. She jumped off the bed and suffered this injury. I was able to take her to an emergency vet for X-ray and medication but was told it should be surgically repaired so she won’t suffer arthritis and have the ability to walk normal. Splinting the paw may cause continuance of pain and it may not heal. We have been referred to Dallas Veterinary Surgical Hospital

I was not prepared for this tragedy. I am on a fixed income. I used my last to get her xray and pain medication. I am using all sources to get her better and see her run and play with her toys.