Hi everyone, my names natalie and thank you so much for taking the time to read this. I’m fundraising for my beautiful Labrador puppy, Sonny, who urgently needs elbow dysplasia surgery and a second hip replacement. The remaining treatment costs total £9,000.

Sonny Has Already Had His First Hip Replacement

Yesterday, Sonny underwent his first hip replacement. This surgery was thankfully fully covered by my insurance, and we’re incredibly grateful for that.

However, during the procedure and follow-up consultations, the orthopedic surgeon confirmed something devastating:

➡️ Sonny’s other hip also needs replacing, and

➡️ Both of his elbows require corrective surgery due to severe dysplasia.

The surgeon was very clear — the elbow surgery needs to be done within the next 4 weeks, and his left hip in 8 weeks or the damage will become untreatable. If that happens, Sonny would face a lifetime of pain, restricted mobility, and potentially early arthritis so severe that amputation or permanent disability could become the only option.

Who Sonny Is

Sonny is only a young pup — loving, goofy, gentle, and full of the sweetest, happiest energy despite everything he’s going through. He brings a smile to absolutely everyone who meets him. He deserves the chance to grow up without pain and live the active life Labradors are meant to have. He is the most amazing boy and I love him like he's one of my children.

What We Need to Raise

Since insurance has already been used for the first hip replacement, it won’t cover any further surgery, leaving us with the cost for:

Second hip replacement

Both elbow surgeries

Specialist consultations

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation

Pain management

Post-operative care

The remaining treatment costs come to £9,000 — far more than I can manage alone, especially on such an urgent timeline.

Why I’m Asking for Help

It’s incredibly difficult to ask for support, but I will do anything to give Sonny the pain-free life he deserves.

If he gets this surgery soon, he has an excellent chance at a full, happy, active life.

If not, the damage may soon be beyond repair.

Every donation — even £1 — brings us closer to giving him that chance.

How You Can Help

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Your kindness truly means the world right now.

Thank You

Thank you for reading and for caring about Sonny’s story. I will update this fundraiser with photos, recovery updates from his first surgery, and any new information we receive from his orthopedic team.

With love and gratitude,

Natalie & Sonny