Maggie is a 4-year-old chocolate lab, and she may be the sweetest girl we've ever met. When Traci and I were given the opportunity to take Maggie into our home, it wasn't even a discussion. We both knew that we would welcome her into our home and we wanted to pick her up ASAP. When she got home, we brought her into the larger area of the yard to let her smell, explore, and slowly introduce her to the rest of the pack. She immediately found a toy and brought it to me to throw for her. It was obvious that Maggie was very passionate and serious about playing fetch, and she is such a good girl. She'd bring the ball back, immediately drop it, and get ready for the next run.

After the second or third round, it became apparent that something was wrong with her back left leg. Although she was limping, she didn't care; she was ready to keep going no matter the pain she felt. I stopped throwing the ball for her, heartbroken, as this was a very familiar scenario from the past with Abby's left rear knee. Shortly after, we found out that Maggie was diagnosed with a torn CCL (canine ACL) in her RIGHT knee approximately two years ago, and the owner declined surgery. It was clear, however, that her left knee was causing her the most discomfort. We would later find out that Maggie's right CCL had been torn so long that enough scar tissue had formed around the joint to provide a slight amount of stability (but no mobility), and the left CCL tear was newer and likely more painful and irritating for her.

Maggie spent the first years of her life as a breeding dog; we estimate that she had given birth to three litters of puppies for her breeder. She made her owner money but wasn't given the care she deserved in return.

At just 4 years old, Maggie has a long life ahead of her and she has the purest spirit. It's heartbreaking to watch as her body prevents her from fully enjoying the carefree and pain-free life that she deserves.

Maggie will have TPLO surgery on her left knee first. It's a newer injury, and the joint is still relatively healthy; it'll provide her the most immediate comfort, stability, and mobility. Once she's recovered, she'll undergo TPLO surgery for her right knee.

Regardless of your donation, Maggie will get the surgeries that she needs. We are, however, asking for relief of the financial burden of these surgeries and providing the life that this young sweet girl deserves.

Maggie will undergo TPLO surgery at Auburn Veterinary Hospital. Each surgery was quoted at $5520. No donation is too small and every bit helps.

Thank you!