Zoink's Elbow Surgery (CLOSED)

Zoink is a 10 month old pitbull from San Diego.  He was born in early January, 2014 with type 2 congenital lateral elbow luxation.  He was found on the streets of Downey, Los Angeles when he was 7 weeks old, and the shelter that picked him up contacted the Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue in San Diego so that he wouldn't end up on the euthanasia list.  After a couple of short visits with two foster families, Zoink arrived at his long-term foster home with his two Chihuahua foster siblings.  Zoink has been through two surgeries on both elbows, parvo, and is now in physical therapy to relieve the constant arthritic pain in his joints.  Despite all this, he is the most loving, joyous, exuberant dog.  He touches everyone around him, and his positive attitude and strength through so much adversity is truly inspiring.  On November 14th, 2014, Zoink's foster owners adopted him, medical issues and all.  They couldn't imagine their lives without him.

It is now time for Zoink to have his final surgery: his elbows will be fused with plates and bone in order to relieve the pain.  The cost is $5,000 per elbow, and his family really needs help covering the costs so that Zoink can get the pain relief he desperately needs.  He's been in pain his whole life, will you help to stop it?