Skye is a 18 month old Great Dane in San Marcos, TX, who needs $12,000 for Full Hip Replacement.

Hi, meet Skye. That is all that was known about her when she was seized by the police department. She was seized because her owners refused to bring her inside during sub-zero weather. She also suffered a broken hip during her previous ownership. As far as we know, her hip was never treated. We got her from a local rescue group and she came to her new home with us about a month ago.

When her leg was broken, the femur was completely broken. The femoral head is no longer in the hip socket. You can hear an actual popping sound with each step because there is bone rubbing on bone. She is in obvious pain and cries a lot. My vet at Wimberley Vet believes she is about 18 months old, so she is still a young lady. Skye would truly benefit from surgery to repair the damage.

Skye is your typical Great Dane. They are called the "Velcro Breed" for a reason. She always wants to be as close as possible for lots of love and snuggles! She has not met a stranger since we have know her; she is a friend to all. She is a big goofball really! Her favorite sleeping position is on her back with all fours legs in the air ~ quite a site to see, Overall, she is HUGE lovebug!

While we want to see the best for Skye, the treatment for a broken hip is very expensive. If she were to have it done, it would definitely add quality years to her life. She is too young to go through life in pain.