Rusty is a 8-month-old Mixed in Webster, NY, who needs $2,000 for Surgery for Angular Limb Deformity.

Rusty is the newest member of our family. We rescued him in August of 2023. He is 8 months old. We first discovered Rusty from an email sent to us by a local rescue. Valerie fell in love with his picture and I reached out to inquire about him. At that time we were told he had been adopted. About a week later we got a call from the rescue saying he was available. We adopted him the next day.

Rusty loves to play with his brother, Bentley, and sister, Marcy (both rescues). He loves to run and chase a ball but we have to try to avoid that activity right now. He is a super snuggler and enjoys a good nap - especially if he is cozied up with his fellow pet buddies and his people. He is full of puppy energy, curiosity, and love.

Rusty's favorite playmates are Marcy and Bentley. He likes to tease them into chasing him. He also has a surprisingly big, low, bark - which surprised us the first time we heard it. He has even made friends with the cats Finny & Fluffy. Although Finny is not 100% sure of Rusty, from time to time he runs up to him and bumps noses. It's super cute. They are working out their own language.

We recently noticed Rusty's left paw turning out strangely. His vet recommended taking him to Cornell Animal Hospital. It was determined that he has an abnormal bone growth that requires surgery in order to avoid possible amputation as he ages. Because of his young age the prognosis is very good for him as long as its taken care of quickly while his growth plates are still active.

We are on a fixed Soc Sec income and adopted Rusty while Valerie was going through her 2nd fight with cancer. That depleted our savings. Rusty brought a ray of sunshine into our lives during a very difficult time. Helping him grow up health and strong means everything to us.