The PIg is a 6 year old American Pit Bull Terrier in Northbridge , MA, who needs $6,600 for Cruciate Repair- TPLO.

The Pig came into our lives 6 years ago when she was just 14 weeks old. She was born at a local shelter after her mother was brought in pregnant as a stray. She was born deaf and stole our hearts right away being one of the last of her litter to get adopted.

After a short walk The Pig began to limp on her hind leg. It was really only noticeable after chasing a few birds in the yard. Then it became more frequent leading to having an X-ray done. This X-ray showed that she has torn her CCL (equivalent to an ACL in humans) in her right hind leg and a beginning tear in her left. Pig now needs to have surgery on both her legs at ProFormance Canine surgical.

The Pig is special in so many ways. She was born deaf and has learned many signs for us to communicate with her. She is an absolute love that just wants to be next to her people at all times. Her greatest joy is laying under a blanket with someone she loves. While her official name given to her at the shelter is Pockets, we call her the Pig because she loves to snort around for all the smells.

The cost of The Pigs surgery is about $6,000 per leg. So roughly $12,000 all together. Unfortunately we do not have the financial ability to pay for the surgery the pig needs at this time. It is crucial for her to have this surgery and be able to walk without pain.