Twiggy is a 10-year-old Papillon-Mic in Fort Lauderdale , FL, who needs $1,500 for Amputation.

We met Twiggy several years ago. She literally walked into our lives & never looked back. We have a home in South Florida with a gate, & one day while enjoying outside she wandered happily into our yard. She was so friendly however covered from head to toe h fleas. She was also very malnourished & skinny, hence her nickname that stuck, Twiggy. Lovingly adding on to our home of five rescues!

Twiggy is by far the smallest dog in our household, but don’t let her small stature fool you. She is by far the boss, of the Rottweiler, African-Ridgeback, Jack-Russel Terrier & Mini German Shepard. Twiggy demands respect & is the “princess” of the house. She loves to cuddle beside my daughter in bed, steal snacks, go for walks in her doggie stroller, lounge in her front yard, & loves kisses.

Twiggy is a beloved family pet. She is definitely an inside house dog. She hates walks, even to crawl & somehow take off her harness in the middle of a walk on a bright, sunny day. She has a trait where she rubs up against your leg to show affection, she is our only “street” dog. The others were brought home from local animal shelters. This adds a certain spice to personality. Resilient & kind.

Unfortunately Twiggy’s has an emergency. She is being treated at a local emergency vet for her condition. She broke her front left leg, & has a fracture that won’t heal. She has a really good prognosis. Her veterinarian has recommended surgery: amputation to remove her bad leg. Twiggy is otherwise healthy & happy!

Our family does not have an emergency fund. I am a single-mom. I am unemployed due to an accident. We lost income when my father passed away recently due to Alzheimer’s & Dementia. I previously worked with kids with Autism. Covid has pressed us financially.