Vita is a 5-month-old English Setter Mix in Sparks, OK, who needs $2,000 for Orthopedic Surgery or Amputation of Leg.

Vita crawled her injured way up to my house and hid under my porch and decided to let us know that she was there by howling with the current dogs that reside here. She is now living inside with her family and three other pet brother and sisters. She is only around four to six months old. She has made herself at home easily with us and the others.

Vita is a loving and playful pup considering her injuries. She likes her alone time as well, but when she is ready for cuddles she will walk up and lay her head against us. She does not interact much with the other dogs in the evenings, but in the mornings she wanders around them with her tail wagging and happy.

She does like to talk a small bit by a quick whine and then a tail wag. She is an instant rub my belly type of girl! Her begging eyes comes out when you only give her a gentle pat without a few rubs. She is funny when she wants belly rubs she will walk around and lay back belly up over and over until someone rubs the belly!

Vita is a sick little baby, at first we thought maybe she was hit by a car but upon examination from the vet it looks as if she was pelted with a shotgun that shattered her femur. She is looking at either a plate femur to be installed or amputation of her front leg. Meeker Animal Hospital has done a great job so far working with her on the infection from the wounds.

I am on a fixed income of disability due to breaking my back and learning to walk again. I believe this young baby will be a great addition to my home and definitely boosts my spirit when she needs her daily cuddles.