Simba an eight-year-old Pomeranian in Danbury, CT, who needs $2,000 for leg surgery.

Poor Simba is miserable and in pain. Just two days ago, he fell from the bed and broke the tibia bone in his leg. The sweet dog needs urgent surgery to fix it. Unfortunately, the operation is something Simba's human mom, Leticia G., is having trouble affording. Her brother needs surgery as well, and their family is overwhelmed with medical bills. "The news that surgery was needed came as a shock," Leticia tells Waggle.

The surgical team at VCA Shoreline is ready to perform the procedure to help Simba. Leticia is anxious for her dog to get the operation, so he is no longer suffering. "He is the most incredible puppy there is. Simba was born in Brazil, and he spent the first few months of his life there. And on January 15th, I met him. Simba is my rock and my best friend, and I would do anything for him," Leticia says.

Leticia hopes pet lovers in the Waggle community give to help Simba, paying it forward to their family when they could use a break. She says Simba is a spectacular dog with a big personality. "Simba is the kind of dog that lights up a room," Leticia adds. "I have never met someone who doesn't like him. Simba is friends with everyone. Simba is a bundle of joy and fun, always playful and always ready to make you smile."

Please help Simba get back on his feet again!