Ruki is a 13 year old Papillon in Sacramento, CA, who needs $2,000 for Femoral Head Ostectomy.

This beautiful Papillon Chihuahua is named Ruki and she belongs to my dear friend, Tomas. After caring for his dying mother for several years, Tomas adopted Ruki and the two quickly became inseparable. I have never seen a man dote on or love a dog more than Tomas loves Ruki. He sings her silly song and takes her absolutely everywhere with him. Their love for each other is truly special.

Sadly, Ruki recently injured her hip and will be taken to UC Davis tomorrow morning for a life saving procedure (femoral head ostectomy). After this rather expensive procedure, she will likely need physical therapy. Luckily, this pup still has a lot of pep in her step and will have plenty of years of snuggles and kisses ahead of her.

Ruki is a diva with a capital D. I would venture to say that her raven locks, elegant prance, and infamous side eye align her with icons such as Cher, Diana Ross, and Rihanna. Between the frequent walks and vacations she takes with Tomas and her stylish wardrobe that is way better than his, she is the envy of all the other dogs in the neighborhood.

No one is ever prepared for a $4000 surgery for their pet. After losing his mother just 3 years ago, Tomas cannot bear the thought of losing Ruki. He has made the difficult decision to proceed with the surgery and I hope we can all help support just as he did for his mama.