Harley is my black maltipoo, named after Harley Davidson, and he’s about to turn 7 years old on May 3. I’ve had him since he was just a tiny puppy, and from the very beginning, he became part of my heart. He’s not just my dog… he’s my comfort, my little shadow, my reason to smile on days when I didn’t think I could. Harley is the most loving, funny, and loyal soul. At the dog park, he doesn’t even care about the other dogs, he runs straight to the people, soaking up attention like he’s known them forever. He gets the zoomies out of nowhere, makes everyone laugh, and then comes right back to cuddle like a little old man. He follows me everywhere, always needing to be close to me because of his separation anxiety, but truthfully… I think I need him just as much. He’s been there for me through some of the darkest seasons of my life, especially through my depression. When I felt completely alone, I wasn’t, because I had Harley. I genuinely don’t know how I would have made it through certain days without him. One busy week, I left Harley with an overnight sitter. When I picked him up, something felt off… he was limping. The sitter said they didn’t notice anything, but I knew my dog. I knew something wasn’t right. After rushing him to the vet and getting X rays done, I got the news that broke me, Harley has a dislocated kneecap. The only way to fix it is surgery. Hearing that crushed me. Watching him struggle to walk, seeing him in pain… it’s unbearable. He doesn’t understand why he can’t run or jump the same anymore. He just looks at me, trusting me to make it better, and I feel completely helpless. I’ve already used everything I had just to get him diagnosed. I’m not working right now, and I’ve tried applying for credit, reaching out to animal foundations, anything I could think of, but I keep hitting dead ends. On top of that, my husband and I are currently separated, and I’m already trying to survive day by day. Emotionally, mentally, financially… I feel completely overwhelmed. I hate even having to ask for help like this, but I don’t have any other options left. Harley doesn’t deserve to live in pain. He deserves to run again, to have his little bursts of joy, to keep being the happy, loving dog that everyone falls in love with. I’m asking from the deepest, most vulnerable place in my heart, if you can help in any way, even just sharing this, it would mean everything to me. Harley is my world, and I’m trying so hard not to lose hope. Thank you for taking the time to read his story, for caring, and for helping us get through one of the hardest moments of our lives. The initial surgery is $3,800 (included sedation and pain meds) after the surgery he needs an additional 4 follow ups with X-rays which is roughly $368 each visit. Any donation helps wether small or large. We appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts!