Uly is a 4-year-old Russian Ovvharka in Fairfax, VA, who needs $2,000 for TPLO Surgery.

In our short 4 years together, Uly, my Russian Ovcharka, has been with me everyday (except a vacation last year) and every step of the way since I adopted her just before Christmas of 2016. We explored from the California coast during her first year of life in which she discovered her passion for chasing deer and a debilitating fear of bird feathers. Uly currently resides in Fairfax, Virginia.

Uly's size may be outweighed only by her personality. Her guardian instincts emerge like spring-time plants when she's around children, as well as her almost comically gentle nature. This is dramatically contrasted when she goes into play mode with her two GSD besties. At home though, Uly can usually be found making a bed sheet nest, demanding attention during WFH hours, or snoring comfortably.

This vet bill is the last thing I thought I'd have on my plate this winter. Combined with the cumulative effects of the Pandemic, missing work to care for Uly, and buying assistive equipment to rehabilitate a 160 lb doggo, I cannot stubborn my way through this.I need help.

Uly has a severed CCL in her right leg in addition to a weak left knee. It happened with no incident, slip, misstep, or fall that we know of. I recall glancing back and she was walking fine, a literal few seconds later and she couldn't walk. Under the care of Dr. Denney at Pender Veterinary Center, Uly is scheduled for TPLO surgery on March 4th, followed by an 8 to 12 week recovery period.

True to her lineage, Uly lives her best life in the deepest, fluffiest snow. The excitement that overcomes her when we hit the snow reminds me of Derek and his whiskey. On the other hand, we are at the mercy of her condemnation for daring to give her a monthly bath, for which we usually receive a day of 'silent treatment' from her though she can always be swayed with a bribe of raw veggies.