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Finn's Surgery

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Hi, my name is Christina. My dog Finn is my best friend and my baby. I rescued him from a great rescue Labs and More in Southern California. Throughout my years having him, he and his health have come first. He has severe allergies that require special food, medications and monthly allergy shots and has undergone 2 TPLO surgeries.

I am asking for donations here today because Finn has recently been battling a bacterial infection and was experiencing severe pain in his back legs. I rushed him to the vet and because of his TPLO surgeries they performed some X-rays. While we figured out the cause of the bacterial infection and he is recovering well with antibiotics, we also found out that he will need surgery for his kneecap (patella). A luxating patella occurs when the kneecap shifts out of alignment. Finn is currently diagnosed at a Grade III where the kneecap is disjointed most of the time but can be returned to its normal position with manual pressure; however, once the pressure is removed the patella begins too spontaneously luxate. Due to limb structure changes and/or cartilage damage from repeated luxation he is experience significant pain and lameness. He has arthritis in the early stages as well, so it is recommended to have to have surgery with PT sooner than later. The prognosis with no surgery is that he will likely end up with complete loss of use of his leg.

Seeing my baby at only 4 years old in pain especially after all he’s been through, I must do everything I can to get him back on his feet. So far, I have been fortunate to be able to cover all Finn’s medical expenses but being faced with another very expensive surgery I am at a point where I am humbly seeking help. The estimate for surgery is currently between $3000-$6000 not including physical therapy. Please consider donating to help Finn, every little bit helps but we understand if you can’t and appreciate even just a share. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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Donations 

  • Brenda Crum
    • $25
    • 8 mos
  • Richard Doucette
    • $50
    • 1 yr
  • Candice Crilly
    • $10
    • 1 yr
  • Susan Sloboda
    • $100
    • 1 yr
  • Zachary Surles
    • $100
    • 1 yr
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Christina Puzio
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Jacksonville, FL

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