Violet is a 7-year-old Cattle dog mix in Metuchen, NJ, who needs $1,890 for TPLO replacement of ACL and physical therapy.

I adopted Violet from the Humane Society of Savannah. They said she was a hyperactive puppy that had been returned. I prefer to call her sassy. My neighbor, Violet Halpin, died at the age of 94 y/o the day before I Violet. I knew her my entire life and helped take care of outside dogs and stray cats. I wanted to honor Mrs. Halpin for all she had done She taught me compassion and giving.

Violet loves to run, jumping high for tennis balls and play with her toys. We came back home to help out my mother who was skeptical. Violet spends more time with my mother who has fallen in love with her. She adores people even strangers. My brother who had cancer never really cared for dogs but adored Violet. I’m glad she brought him joy.

Violet is my Emotional Support Animal. She helps me get out in public. Lots of training made our bond more complex and loving. Vi loves socks!She’d bring one to me and wait for me to chase her. She takes about 2-3 pieces of food out of her bowl and try to cover them then with the kitchen rug. She makes everyone happy because she makes sure everyone gets a ton of kisses. Except during nail trim.

Violet tore her ACL in her back, right leg. She has been evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Ting, who wants to operate ASAP. That was months ago. Vi’s surgery will be performed at Raritan Animal Hospital in Edison, NJ. She’s on pain killers, walks on 3 legs. She can’t really play right now though she wants to. Violet had issues with hot spots and her medical bills have maxed my credit card.

I collect SSDI and I live below the poverty line. I have only raised $110. I need Violet to be happy again and help me become social again and stop having groceries and dog food delivered. I miss my sassy girl. I want to see her out of pain; running, going to the park.