Theodore is a 6 year old Chihuahua in Providence, RI, who needs $1,500 for Surgery for Medial Luxating Patella.

This is my Theodore. He came to me right around Valentine's day in 2022. He was just about 2 years old. Theodore lost his front paw due to injury when he was just a baby, but 3 legs never stopped him from being just a regular dog... he could climb stairs and zoomie run as fast as any other dog. He loved going on walks and hikes.

Theodore went to urgent care this morning, due to suddenly being unable to bear weight on his left hind quarter. The veterinary staff was wonderful. We were able to receive a discount due to being a first time patient. This allowed us to be able to afford his pain medication. He was diagnosed with medial luxating patella and a referral was sent to an area surgical center.

Theodore is such a good boy! He has 2 cat sisters and a big little golden doodle brother. He loves his lamb chops stuffie. He loves walks outside and a snooze in a patch of sun.

Current estimate for a surgical consult is $300, and surgery, according to Google, is anywhere from $1500 to $5000. We are trying right now to get a referral to a non profit Love is Life, and hopefully can get him treated at a reduced rate.