Hi, my name's Olivia and I'm wanting to help my mum pay for this emergency surgery that their puppy, Lola, needs.

My mum brought Lola home about 6 weeks ago but anyone that knows her will tell you that it seems much longer; she just fits into the family so perfectly. She's so loving and always so curious. She loves her big brother Peanut and they are always together, already joined at the hip.

Just a few days ago, I was over at my mums house helping my little sister work on a school project. We were busy bedazzling things when Lola (who had been standing on the coffee table next to us, trying to get at our popcorn) suddenly slipped and landed just wrong.

It wasn't a far drop and she'd jumped off plenty of times but her cries immediately told us all something wasn't right. My mum came rushing in from outside and took Lola in for a cuddle.

We hoped her yelps were just from the shock but we quickly realised this wasn't the case.

Mum took Lola to the vet and was told "it's 1 of 2 things. 1 is not as serious and the other we really don't want."

Well, it's the latter.

Below is what the vet has said for some more medical context:

"Lola experienced a tibial crest avulsion injury to her right knee" The tibial crest is a small piece of bone on the front of the shin, just below the knee. This is unfortunately a very common injury in small young dogs like Lola. The tibial crest is a small piece of bone that the quadriceps (one of the thigh muscles) attaches to, and at this age it is not securely attached by bone to the shin bone. This is why it looks like the left knee has a similar injury on the x-ray but it isn't showing any issues at all. If a lot of force pulls on the tibial crest, it can pull it out of its normal position so it looks like it is positioned further up on the leg than normal (only a subtle change, but noticeable if you know what to look for in her x-rays) - this movement of the bone is called 'avulsion'.

Typically if the tibial crest is pulled out of position, a surgery to replace the tibial crest and pin it back onto the shin bone is recommended as the best treatment that will have the best long term results. As we discussed, orthopedic surgery, especially in young small animals, is very precise and if done improperly could greatly damage the tiny bones in her leg - so an experienced surgeon would be recommended to do this type of surgery."

Without this surgery, the vet has told us that the only other option is amputation.

My mum spent yesterday calling and emailing around, trying to find someone who can do the surgery. Initially, we were told $4000 for the surgery and medication alone but, due to my mums perseverance, she found an RSPCA hospital over 1 & 1/2 hrs away that can do the surgery this week and they'll only charge us $2500.

Any money received will go towards Lola's surgery & medication, her follow up appointments and a play pen for while she's in recovery.

Lola is the best puppy I've personally ever met. The way her whole body wiggles with excitement when she sees you makes you feel like the most special person.

Any help would be amazing, my mum initially did not want me to set this up but she has reluctantly agreed after my siblings and I encouraged her and she realised just how much this was really going to cost.

She's a single mum of 4 kids with 2 still living at home, both of whom are high needs.

Everything helps, even just sharing would do wonders.

Thank you so, so much. <3

I've included some photos below:

Lola napping while one of my cats steals her carrier to take his own nap:

Matching pjs with her brother Peanut!

Lola in her tiny pjs:

Naps:

Cuddles with Peanut:

With the whole family <3 :