River is a 5 year old American Pit Bull Terrier in Poplar Bluff, MO, who needs $2,000 for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair.

River came into my life 5 years ago. I saw her photo on a local pound’s Facebook page and her sweet little frown made me fall in love instantly. I knew I was meant to be her Momma. She had some health problems at first, being diagnosed with kennel cough and severely malnourished, but we loved her back to life, and she’s been my best friend ever since.

River was diagnosed with a torn ACL one month ago after jumping the fence in our back yard. Since then we have been managing her pain with prescription medication, an orthopedic brace and some at home physical therapy exercises. However, she just doesn’t seem to be getting any better. Surgery to repair her torn ACL was recommended by our local Veterinarian Dr. Jarret at Hillcrest Animal Hospital.

River is the most loving and loyal Dog you will ever see. She is gentle and kind, showing her affection by laying her head in your lap or forcing you to hold her paw. She is immeasurably special to our family and everyone who meets her loves her instantly. My 15 year old daughter has severe anxiety and River is her source of comfort and happiness.

Our family is asking for help raising the 3,773.00 needed for River’s ACL repair procedure. Without this she will never live a normal life again. We are a middle class family and this sudden, extremely costly expense is simply beyond our financial means. We are DESPERATE.