Vienna is a 4 year old Dachshund in Sacramento, CA, who needs $2,000 for IVDD Surgery, MRI.

I adopted Vienna in 2021 at 1 year old, hoping she'd be a companion for our other dachshund. She was underweight and had decayed teeth, signaling malnutrition or age misjudgment. We took precautions—avoiding stairs, using ramps, and managing her weight. Despite our efforts, Vienna was diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), our worst fear realized.

Vienna was recently diagnosed with IVDD and underwent surgery. She currently has no function in her back legs and will need a wheelchair, ongoing therapy, and 24-hour care during her recovery. It's a long road ahead, but we're determined to give her the support she needs to heal and regain as much mobility as possible.

Vienna is shy around strangers due to her past abuse and neglect, but she’s incredibly bonded to her pawrent. At home, she’s cuddly, sweet, and loves giving stinky kisses. She dances and wiggles her butt with joy whenever she sees her favorite humans. We’re determined to see her dance and wiggle again as she recovers.

Vienna’s medical bills have already reached $15k, and she will need additional therapy and a wheelchair as she recovers. Her owner, a young professional in her 20s working in the non-profit sector, is facing a medical debt crisis due to these unforeseen expenses.