Tucker is an 8-year-old Golden Retriever in San Antonio , TX, who needs $2,000 for TPLO surgery.

I got Tucker as a puppy from who I thought was a reliable breeder. Unfortunately, even as a puppy he was predisposed to several health conditions. When he was still under 1 year old he had to have an $8k surgery on his elbows because of elbow dysplasia. But due to that I believe we have a deeper bond. He really needed to trust his mom to get him through that.

Tucker is literally me and my husband's child. He is our world and we love him so much. Tucker recently got a new daddy in March and is easily becoming a daddy's boy! Daddy gives him massages every single night! He used to go with mommy to work but of course now he is stuck at home. So he gets special goodies and cuddles to make him feel better. He is my emotional support animal & I need him.

My husband and I are asking for help because we had a major expense a month ago so now money is tight. We both are only able to work part time. But we are selling one of our cars to help pay for his surgery.

Tucker recently tore his ACL on his right knee. He tore his left ACL 2 years ago & had surgery & we were told then it was a very high chance that he'd tear his other ACL. We think he tore it either just by simply walking out to go potty or trying to get in the car. He also has some hip dysplasia on his left hip. We just want our baby out of pain. He's on pain meds but he is still stiff and sore.

Tucker has lots of friends. He lives with his 2 'brothers' that are 2 guinea pigs. He loves to watch them! He also loves to watch TV... Specifically TV shows with animals. Him and Mr. Crab (his favorite toy) hang out at home and watch The Secrets of the Zoo. His nemesis is a squirrel named Samantha who lives outside and likes to tease him when it's potty time. But he still gets along with everyone