Tippy is a 8 year old Chihuahua in Concrete, , who needs $25,000 for IVDD Surgery.

Tippy is an 8yo, 17lb Dachshund/Chihuahua mix and my PTSD service dog. Rescued as a puppy, she has been my life for 8 years. We live in Concrete, WA. Since her Feb 8 IVDD relapse, she is paralyzed in her hind legs and on strict crate rest. I use a specialized harness to move her and must manually express her bladder every 6 hours. She is a brave girl now fighting to regain her mobility and joy.

Tippy had 4-disc IVDD surgery in 2023. She relapsed Feb 8, 2026, and is now hind-limb paralyzed with no bladder control. She needs emergency surgery for a suspected new disc failure to prevent permanent damage. We are seeking life-saving specialty care at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, BC. This is an urgent effort to restore the mobility of my devoted PTSD service dog.

Tippy is my PTSD service dog and soulmate. A "Parkour dog" at heart, she scales beach rocks and wrestles with her 80lb best friend, Nala. She’s incredibly intuitive, sensing exactly when I need her grounding presence. Adored by her "aunties," she is the heart of our home. Her resilient spirit and infectious joy make her irreplaceable. We are fighting to get her back to the life she loves.

We’re bankrupt after saving our cat last month. Now my PTSD service dog, Tippy, is paralyzed. Surgery is $15k+; expressing her bladder daily is soul-crushing. She is my lifeline; her recovery is my survival. Please help me save the dog who has spent 8 years saving me.