Ziggy is a 2 year old Mix-Breed in Ruther Glen, VA, who needs $1,600 for TPLO Surgery.

Ziggy and her littermate Shuggy came into our 2 years ago. Unexpectedly. They were the biggest and best surprise we could have ever asked for. My dad who was diagnosed with Parkinson's struggles to get around and not much makes him happy anymore. But these dogs have brought light to his life for the last 2 years and it's wonderful. It brings me joy see that they bring him so much happiness.

Ziggy's vet diagnosed her with a torn ACL. The vet also recommended that she get a TPLO surgery. Unfortunately that's a very expensive surgery that I cannot afford, nor can my family afford. We have discovered a wonderful veterinarian hospital called Anicira Veterinary Center which we do have an upcoming appointment for the vet to go over with us, the surgery and the cost.

Ziggy is the one thing that makes my dad happy during the day. With Parkinson's. He struggles on a daily basis to walk, to eat, to just enjoy life. But the dogs bring him happiness. The dogs he loves. The girls are energetic as most labradoodles are and it brings activity to my dad's life. He loves to look out the window and watch them play in the yard and watch them chase the birds and squirrels.

I left my job about a year ago to take care of my dad full time with his Parkinson's as well as my mom with congestive heart failure. Ever since Sarah, I've struggled not only to make my own end meet but to take care of the dogs and when I realized that she needed a serious