Walter is a 4-year-old Pit Terrier Mix in Lubbock, TX, who needs $1,800 for Canine TPLO.

I adopted Walter from the Lubbock Animal Shelter a year after my first rescue, Peach, passed. We went and looked at the dogs and I wanted to take them all home! I went in the kennel and played with Walter. He was just 6 months old. We left without him but on the way home, I cried so much, my husband had to turn around. We adopted Walter. He's been my sidekick ever since. He's my Wally dog!

Walter loves people. He gets so excited whenever we have company. He knows everybody by name. He will go look for whoever you call by going to their room to look. He's part of the family! He loves to go for car rides and going to the park for walks. He loves to spend time with the family outside chasing balls, birds and squirrels. He loves to go night-night in my bed and takes over the bed!

Walter is the smartest dog I have ever had. He learns new things quickly and is very well behaved. He knows where to go sit while we eat dinner and he knows how to give hugs . He loves to chase his ball and play tug of war. He gets sad when he does not get go for car rides. He loves to play with other animals but is still learning how to play with cats without getting beat up!

Walter tore is left ACL as a result of the "zoomies". He was excited and jumping on and off the bed. I took him to the vet and was told it should heal on its own. It seemed to be getting better when he began favoring his right leg. I took him to a different vet and a full exam was performed. Walter now needs surgery on both legs, starting with the right. I have to help my Wally!

Before I adopted Walter, I waited until I was in spot where I could provide the proper care and veterinary visits. This last year, my husband was diagnosed with several different issues. He was hospitalized twice and we have lost income because of his illness.