
Mudge's Knee Surgery
Donation protected
Hello everyone! My name is Karen and this beautiful, majestic creature is Mudge! Mudge is a super happy, quirky, and excited doggy so you can imagine our concern when Mudge started limping out of nowhere. At first, we thought it might've been a thorn that got stuck on her left leg or perhaps she hurt it some other way. We checked frequently for any signs of a wound and we waited for it to get better but it never did. I decided to take her to the vet to check it out and I was informed that Mudge, unfortunately, had her knees popped out of place due to luxating patella and that she may have ligament damage. On July 9th, Mudge was sedated for x-rays and blood work. It took around an hour and I cried all the way home as I waited for her results. I will clarify that luxating patella is not life-threatening but the thought of her being in pain all this time made my heart sink. Apparently, it is very common among smaller dogs. I was referred to multiple surgeons that would give me an estimated price for the surgery.
Karen, why are you raising near $4000? That's so much!
You're telling me. After talking to many animal hospitals, this was the cheapest I could get it! I was being told by multiple surgeons that her surgery would cost about $3000-$7000 per leg. Every surgeon gave me a different number but this was the cheapest I could find it. The Affordable Animal Hospital in Orange gave me a much lower price for both knees. Her surgery date is scheduled for Friday, July 24.
I began this fundraiser to cover the costs of Mudge's x-rays, blood work, consultation fees, pain medication, joint medication, the surgery itself, and various other charges that the two animal hospitals have given me/will give me. I will be on a payment plan with the Affordable Animal Hospital because this is a surgery I want to deal with as soon as possible. However, being out $4000 is not an easy position to be in. I would love any help people would be willing to offer me, no matter how small because I would pay anything for my baby rat.
This is still a rough estimate so if there is any excess money, it will be donated to a local animal shelter!
Here are some incentives to donate!
- Tier 1: Mudge n' Me ($5 Donation)
Get a digital picture of whatever Mudge is doing in that moment and a thank you from Mudge and me.
- Tier 2: Mudgearoid ($10 Donation)
A physical polaroid picture of Mudge and items listed above.

- Tier 3: I Can Be Your Angle Or Yuor Devil ($20 Donation)
An Angel Mudge sticker OR a Devil Mudge sticker and items listed above.
(Coming Soon)
- Tier 4: From Above n' Below ($30 Donation)
Both Angel Mudge and Devil Mudge stickers and items listed above.
(Coming Soon)
- Tier 5: Paw Print ($40 Donation)
Exclusive Painting of Mudge Print and items listed above. This print will not be available any other time!

- Tier 6: Washi Mudge ($50 Donation)
ONLY 50 AVAILABLE! Get an exclusive, one-of-a-kind Mudge Washi Tape! This tape looks like a roll of stamps. Super cute! I plan to make only one run of these so get one before they run out! Includes 1 Roll of Washi Tape and items listed above.

- Tier 7: Mudge in 3D! ($60+ Donation)
LIMITED ITEM! One-of-a-kind, handmade Mudge Designer Toy! This toy is simply a piece of art lovingly made by the talented the.u131. It is like a tiny sculpture in your house so you too can feel the fuzzy love Mudge radiates. You won't be able to get this anywhere else (just like the real Mudge)! Includes 1 Mudge Designer Toy and items listed above!

!!!PLEASE DM ME ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER (@SPACEARCADIA), OR GOFUNDME WITH YOUR ADDRESS SO I CAN MAIL YOU YOUR GIFTS!!!
Karen, why are you raising near $4000? That's so much!
You're telling me. After talking to many animal hospitals, this was the cheapest I could get it! I was being told by multiple surgeons that her surgery would cost about $3000-$7000 per leg. Every surgeon gave me a different number but this was the cheapest I could find it. The Affordable Animal Hospital in Orange gave me a much lower price for both knees. Her surgery date is scheduled for Friday, July 24.
I began this fundraiser to cover the costs of Mudge's x-rays, blood work, consultation fees, pain medication, joint medication, the surgery itself, and various other charges that the two animal hospitals have given me/will give me. I will be on a payment plan with the Affordable Animal Hospital because this is a surgery I want to deal with as soon as possible. However, being out $4000 is not an easy position to be in. I would love any help people would be willing to offer me, no matter how small because I would pay anything for my baby rat.
This is still a rough estimate so if there is any excess money, it will be donated to a local animal shelter!
Here are some incentives to donate!
- Tier 1: Mudge n' Me ($5 Donation)
Get a digital picture of whatever Mudge is doing in that moment and a thank you from Mudge and me.
- Tier 2: Mudgearoid ($10 Donation)
A physical polaroid picture of Mudge and items listed above.

- Tier 3: I Can Be Your Angle Or Yuor Devil ($20 Donation)
An Angel Mudge sticker OR a Devil Mudge sticker and items listed above.
(Coming Soon)
- Tier 4: From Above n' Below ($30 Donation)
Both Angel Mudge and Devil Mudge stickers and items listed above.
(Coming Soon)
- Tier 5: Paw Print ($40 Donation)
Exclusive Painting of Mudge Print and items listed above. This print will not be available any other time!

- Tier 6: Washi Mudge ($50 Donation)
ONLY 50 AVAILABLE! Get an exclusive, one-of-a-kind Mudge Washi Tape! This tape looks like a roll of stamps. Super cute! I plan to make only one run of these so get one before they run out! Includes 1 Roll of Washi Tape and items listed above.

- Tier 7: Mudge in 3D! ($60+ Donation)
LIMITED ITEM! One-of-a-kind, handmade Mudge Designer Toy! This toy is simply a piece of art lovingly made by the talented the.u131. It is like a tiny sculpture in your house so you too can feel the fuzzy love Mudge radiates. You won't be able to get this anywhere else (just like the real Mudge)! Includes 1 Mudge Designer Toy and items listed above!

!!!PLEASE DM ME ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER (@SPACEARCADIA), OR GOFUNDME WITH YOUR ADDRESS SO I CAN MAIL YOU YOUR GIFTS!!!
Organizer
Karen Ramirez
Organizer
Lynwood, CA