Salem Marie is a 3 year old American Staffordshire Terrier in South Royalton , VT, who needs $11,000 for Pelvic Surgery.

Salem came to us from a very bad situation. At the time I thought we were saving her, but she has saved us! Everyday since she came into our lives she’s made our home brighter and our lives more joyful. She is the sweetest dog I’ve ever met and we hope to train her to become a therapy dog. Not only because she’d be great at it but to help combat some of the stigma associated with her breed.

On Wednesday, June 11th Salem was struck by a car coming up our driveway. We immediately brought her to our closest animal hospital (SAVES, Lebanon, NH) and they discovered that she has several fractures and breaks in her pelvis area and would require surgery. In our area, there were no surgeons who could get her in quick enough so we brought her to Maine Veterinary Medical Center for surgery.

Salem (aka Da’ Baby) is always in the middle. Whether my kiddo and I are on the couch or sleeping in bed, she’s got to be cuddling. She even tucks herself in. She watches over our other pets and has saved our chickens from a hawk! Whenever we’re feeling down she just knows and will offer us cuddles and licks until we’re feeling better. Everyone who meets her comments on her sweet nature!

Salem’s surgery costs nearly $11,000. I am a single parent and although I work two jobs, this cost will financially devastate us. Salem is strong and will come back from surgery! Money is all that stands in the way of Salem living a full life.