Stella is a 7 year old Mix-Breed in Concord, NC, who needs $2,000 for Surgical Repair of ACL.

Our dog, Roxy, in her senior years craved canine companionship. We took a chance and went to the local animal shelter and in a corner was this lively little brown brindle and white puppy. She had the kindest eyes. We learned she made it there from a high kill shelter, where she had been dumped. It took less than 90 seconds to know We were her people. We took Stella home right then.

This morning, Stella couldn't put her left hind foot down and we knew right then something was wrong. We immediately took her to UrgentVet and she was diagnosed with a torn ACL. We will follow up at Hambright Animal Hospital for plannimg surgery to repair the ACL. Stella is on strict rest until she sees the vet at Hambright.

Stella is the sweetest, smartest, best girl. She survived abuse, being dumped at a high kill shelter, and a bout of IVDD. Despite it all, she's maintained her kind and trusting nature. She loves to be in our laps and is the easiest dog ever. She also warns us when our son, who has Autism, is about to have a sensory overload meltdown. She's had no training for this, she just knows. We love her so!

This morning, Stella couldn't put down her left hind. A trip to UrgentVets revealed she's torn her ACL and will need surgical repair. We've been told this can range from $3500 to up to $8000. We're a typical family who doesn't just have that kind of money at our disposal.