<div>Master Wolf with Shadow Husky Rescue, Inc. needs your help with Skye (fka Hope) a 5 year old female husky we rescued out of the SEAACA Downey shelter (ID #26-12671) on 6/25/2026. We were told she had problems with her hind legs because she had a bent posture. When we took her to see Dr. Keeshan at Veterinary Surgical Specialists on 7/2/26, he diagnosed her with cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tears in both knees. Both sides are severely atrophied from a cruciate tear that caused a severe deformity in her leg with her femur bone falling. Her femur starting to slip down has created an emergency situation for her. The femur plays a crucial role in supporting Skye’s weight and enabling movement. In the X-Rays taken you can clearly see a forward shift of Skye’s tibia (lower hind leg) relative to her femur (thigh bone). Due to instability, Skye cannot extend her leg to the normal 180° range instead her extension is only 50°. This is a chronic issue and she has been scarred. Dr. Keeshan said her CCL tears are SEVERE!
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<div>Skye’s ruptured CCLs in her knees have created severe tears in her CCL in each knee, the equivalent to a human ACL. Because her CCLs has torn and weakened, the ligaments can no longer hold her thigh bone femur in place. Every time Skye takes a step, she has constant instability causing cartilage, damage and arthritis. Even though a dog’s knee is always bent at a sloped angle when standing, Skye’s knees are bent at a significant angle. Her knee joint is gone because her femur has dropped down so significantly. She is unable to get much motion when she walks. She is unable to extend her hip fully and she likely experiences pain each she tries. At our 6 acre sanctuary Skye refuses to wander and instead prefers to stay in the kitchen, going outside for potty breaks and short walks.
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<div>Skye’s shelter records say that she is 5 years old. She likely has had this atrophied condition and has been living with chronic pain for some time. Cranial crucial ligament rupture is the most common cause of hindlimb lameness in dogs. In most dogs, if left untreated, it results in rapid advancement of osteoarthritis as well. Surgical planning is essential for optimal surgical outcome, and that is exactly what Dr. Keeshan has done. Dr. Keeshan said it’s URGENT to do TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) surgery on Skye ASAP. TPLO will help stabilize the knee (stifle) joint after a rupture of the CCL. It involves cutting the top of the shin bone (tibia), rotating it to change the joint's angle, and securing it with a metal plate and screws. 
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<div>Dr. Keeshan will flatten out Skye’s legs by cutting the bone. He has to do a very specific map out of what he’s gonna do for her with metal plate insertions. He explained to us that he will cut the bone and then spin it do a TPLO to change the direction of how she walks. We will be scheduling surgery on each leg separately. The first surgery will be on her left leg and will take place on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, with the 2nd surgery on her right leg hopefully to be scheduled 4 weeks later.
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<div>SKYE’s estimate for 1 leg scheduled for 7/9/2026 is $8,755 including spay. That’s in addition to the $1,502 paid on 7/2/2026 for consult, x-rays +pain meds + doxycycline. We have raised a good amount, but we are right now $7,000 short to cover the full amount of this coming Wednesday's surgery on 7/15/2026. WE ARE BEGGING FOR HELP FOR SKYE. IF YOU CAN DONATE A LITTLE BIT / EVEN A LITTLE BIT MORE IT WILL MAKE A HUGE IMPACT. MATCHING EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS CAN ALSO HELP TREMENDOUSLY. We always are 100% transparent and seek the best professional veterinary medical care for all of our rescued huskies. Surgery costs have doubled in the past few years it’s increasingly difficult to manage our rescues. We are now devoting 24/7 care for our sanctuary dogs while continuing to pull huskies whenever we have adopters and fosters. We will continue to work diligently to help support our huskies in need. 
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<div>There are several other ways to donate. We will continue to update. The costs will go $1 for $1 directly towards VETERINARY SURGICAL SPECIALISTS. Our PayPal and Zelle is [email redacted]. Our Venmo is @shadowhuskyrescuecharity (please use drop down menu on Venmo that is designated for charities). Our donation button on our website allows you to donate via PayPal, Venmo or credit card: <a href="https://www.shadowhuskyrescue.com/donate" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.shadowhuskyrescue.com/donate</a> You may also send us a check to Shadow Husky Rescue, Inc., 27851 Bradley Road, Suite 130M, Menifee, CA 92586. Shadow Husky Rescue, Inc. is a 501c3 charity under the Internal Revenue Code. FEIN 47-5320377.  SKYE THANKS YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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<div>Our mission at Shadow Husky Rescue, Inc., is to rescue huskies that are displaced, unwanted, abused, lost, abandoned or scheduled for euthanasia and provide them with a second chance at life by finding them permanent homes.
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