Tonka is a 2-year-old Pitbull in West Babylon, NY, who needs $2,000 for Forelimb amputation.

My life changed forever on 3/6/20. I was looking to foster a dog for the first time, the moment I met Tonka I knew that I needed to take him home with me. Tonka had been living at the shelter for over a year. While at the shelter, he was found to have multiple congenital heart conditions requiring emergent surgery and lifelong medications.

Watch Tonkas story https://youtu.be/8RQ_twBqMC0

I am an ER Nurse and worked throughout the COVID 19 Pandemic, Tonka has been my most valued support system throughout these difficult times. Even though he is about 50 pounds, he still thinks he is a lap dog, and will cuddle on top of anyone that will let him. He is extremely curious and loves to go on adventures with his family to the beach, pond, or anywhere he can find a squirrel to chase

When I adopted Tonka I had planned to have expenses due to his heart conditions. However, I was not ready for the unexpected emergency treatment after the freak accident. I have tried every possible non-surgical treatment to help his leg, unfortunately surgery is necessary.

On 6/7/20, despite being secured into the back seat of the car, Tonka managed to jump out while the car was going about 50mph. Tonka endured several injuries, the worst being brachial plexus evulsion. Tonka went through intense rehab therapy without seeing improvement to his front limb. He will have to have his leg amputated at VMCLI performed by DVM Puccio with his Cardiologist close by.

If you spent anytime around Tonka you would never be able to tell that he had congenital heart conditions or that he could only use three legs. Tonka is a very energetic pup, always trying to chase you around and steal all you stuff. Even with his injured front leg, he still tries to offer the paw up for anyone that he can sucker into giving him a treat.