Shyla Rose is a 4-year-old Beagle Labrottie in Fairmont, MN, who needs $1,700 for TPLO or TTA.

Shyla Rose became family in 2016. She was born in a pet mill house and was rescued by our local shelter along with about 20 dogs. She was adopted twice and returned twice. She was scared of any man in a hat. 3 of my 4 children were still living at home. We agreed to never give up on this shy black/ red dog with big brown eyes. We named her Shyla Rose. We gently taught trust and love.

In the 4 years since then she developed so well she was trained as my ADA medical service dog. When Shyla Rose is off duty she is always ready for the dog park or playtime. She makes people laugh with her human-like expressions and clever antics. Many comment on how well behaved and cute she is. More than a few adopted her as lap dog. They give scratchies while she listens to every word.

Being on Social security disability allows me to care for us and save a little. The surgery and rehab is very expensive. Everyone I know wants to help but it's not enough so we came to Waggle for help. I need my Shyla Rose back. She needs you to help.

My children are grown. It's just us now. We were in the garden when she ran and tripped on a loose rock. Her right hind knee has a torn ligament that requires metal plates and surgery. She cannot perform all the duties for which she was trained because she can only walk slow or lay down. Nothing else. Dr. Katzner referred her to Blue Pearl Pet Hospital for surgery. I'm crying for her pain.

Shyla Rose loves people, dogs, cats, and especially squirrels. Her favorite ball glows in the dark. Her favorite game is hide the treat in something she unwraps. Sometimes she pretends someone is at the door to trick me out of bed then smiles goofy. I love everything about her. She gives me hope. While asleep she sticks her legs in the air and runs. She makes more sounds asleep than awake.