As many know, Bella has had stage 2 osteoarthritis in her elbows and wrists

since she was a puppy. She receives monthly laser therapy and adequan injections to try to slow the progression.

At her young age of only 3 years old, she now has an ACL injury in her right knee. She had an X-ray that showed the ACL injury and it also showed that she now has osteoarthritis secondary to the ACL injury as well as hip dysplasia.

To help stabilize Bella’s knee, a surgery known as a TPLO is needed. This surgery is estimated to cost around $8,000 (see pictures of estimates). Without this surgery, her

Bella is a very active working dog. She is so young, athletic and full of life. She just wants to have fun and be a dog, but due to her existing conditions and now ACL tear/rupture, she’s unable to do the things she loves such as playing tug, flirt pole, and simply just running around and being a dog. Our sniffari walks which she also enjoys have also been cut short in order to prevent further damage to her knee. Bella has overcome so much adversity, not only physically, but mentally as well.

She also struggles with severe behavioral issues, but thanks to the trainers we have worked with, we have seen so much improvement. She can now go on walks without reacting to everything that moves.

Everyone is struggling so this makes it so hard for me to ask for help again. I’ve tried to apply for loans, even Care Credit, but I don’t qualify for anything. The good news is that her insurance has stated that they will cover a majority of the costs for her surgery and other procedures that are required.

The bad news is that I need to find a way to come up with the $8,000 to pay for it first and then they will reimburse me for part of the cost. Once reimbursed by her insurance, I will put that money aside to help me pay for future veterinary expenses, esp if she needs another TPLO for her left knee. 50% of dogs who injure one ACL will most likely injure their other ACL eventually.

Unfortunately, even though I have been actively trying to pay down my debt and rebuild my credit, this is going to take time, time in which Bella does not have. She is already showing muscle loss in her right hind leg and it will only progress the longer she goes on without the surgery.

We cannot seem to catch a break. It is not fair to Bella. Please help me help Bella if you are able to. Anything helps, even simply sharing this GoFundMe is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and thank you in advance for any help you can provide. Bella and I appreciate it so much.

Love,

Bella and Erin