Tucker is a 6 year old Labrador Retriever in Gainesville , FL, who needs $6,775 for TPLO.

Tucker came into my life unexpectedly but at just the right time. He is a black lab mix with a white diamond on his chest. He has lived with me since he was given to me by a vet tech who found him dumped on the side of a country road. He has been a healthy dog most of his life, so the news about his torn CCL was devastating. He is an active dog who loves swimming, fetch, and all humans.

Tucker has always been a healthy dog, so the cause of his pain - torn CCL - was devastating. I am seeking funds to cover a medically necessary surgery - TPLO - to reduce the hip pain and allow Tucker to regain range of motion to walk, swim, and play fetch comfortably. The veterinary clinic that would perform his surgery is called Community Care Vet Specialists (CCVS)

When I was a child I told my mother that when I was older I was going to get a black lab and name him Tucker. Little did I know that this passing thought would come true when he was found dumped on the side of the road by a vet tech. I was born with a genetic condition (Cystic Fibrosis) and he has helped me through many hospitalizations and a double lung transplant. He is the best kind of medicine

Because of my condition, I am unable to work. I live on disability and receive a fixed income every month. It is very difficult to save money with the cost of medical bills, gas, and groceries. If Tucker were healthy, I can focus all my energy on healthy from the transplant.