Ziggy is a 3-year-old Chinese Crested/Dachshund in Bethany, CT, who needs $2,000 for TPLO Surgery.

Ziggy came into our lives through adoption around 3 years ago. He was originally from North Carolina, but now happily lives in Connecticut. He shares his humans with his adopted feline sister, Tilly. Ziggy came with his name, and it fit him so well, we decided not to change it. Though, when he was a puppy, he "zipped' more than "zigged".

Ziggy is a bed bug and prefers to stay in his human's bed. When he is not in bed, he spends his days as a professional greeter at a flower shop. He can be a bit rude to incoming customers, as he forgets his manners. When Mom is busy and cannot give her undivided attention, Ziggy does not hesitate to entertain himself. With his big bin of toys, it is hard not to.

Ziggy is hairless, and that makes him very special. Mainly, because Mom is not cleaning up dog fur. Ziggy has quite the personality, otherwise. If he hears the word "SQUIRREL", it is not uncommon for him to run to the nearest window. The biggest thing is, he can howl on command, and quite proud of himself when he does. Though, he prefers to pack howl. Not to metion, he is very fluent in english.

Ziggy's humans noticed a limp. He was taken to his regular vet, where the doctor could not diagnose for sure but was assuming that he pulled or tore his cruciate. We were advised to consult a surgeon. Meeting with the surgeon), he advised a TPLO surgery. Now a specialist will be proceeding with said surgery.

Between being a small business owner, a widow, and a homeowner with a home that needs major repairs, it is quite a financial burden to entertain the idea of a surgery that can cost upwards of over $7,000. To get to this point, I have already spent $1,500 just for the test.