Rudy is a 3 year old Bullmastiff in Edwardsville, IL, who needs $2,000 for TPOL Surgery.

I finally felt comfortable in life when we got Rudy in May 2024. I felt we could be a good home for a dog. Loving the dog would never have been hard, but we were finally at a place where we could give a dog the time, attention, and honestly, afford general care/expenses. We got Rudy from a rehome. The previous owner was a nurse, working 12hr shifts, and grown children who were never home.

After receiving Rudy, he developed a limp on his back right leg. The vet diagnosed a possible CCL tear. We did meds/leash care which improved his symptoms. This February he was running circles in the backyard when he went down yelping, unable to put weight on his back legs. Both CCL's are torn, but his right knee also has a meniscus tear. They need to do a TPOL surgery on his right knee.

Rudy is the best boy! He is calm and cuddles - a gentle giant. He’s always ready to greet anyone with a wagging tail and a heart full of love. Rudy loves nothing more than sprawling out and laying in the grass, soaking in the sunshine. When he’s not soaking up the sun or your affection, you’ll find him munching on sticks or proudly stealing and collecting stuffed animals.

I am a single mom of 4 kids. I am an educator, and a basketball coach. Recently, I have had some car trouble, plumbing issues and basement issues. Rudy is only 3 years old and our first family dog. I can't imagine not being able to help him.