Help Sick Dog Unable to Bear Weight on Hind Leg Get Treatment He Needs

Help Sick Dog Unable to Bear Weight on Hind Leg Get Treatment He Needs

Photo: Second Chance Animal Services

Meet Tim

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The three-year-old bulldog mix arrived at Second Chance Animal Services in desperate need of medical care. He was severely malnourished and suffering from a skin infection and Lyme disease. 

Photo: Second Chance Animal Services

Staff also noticed that he was not bearing weight on one of his hind legs. X-rays revealed that Tim has a torn cranial cruciate ligament and needs Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) surgery to relieve the pain. 

Despite all the pain and suffering he has endured - he remains a sweet and happy pup.

His body is too weak and must heal from his other ailments before surgery. He needs your help to get the treatment he needs to regain his strength to have surgery. 

  Photo: Second Chance Animal Services

With surgery, he will be able to live an active and full life without pain. The rescue told us, "With his goofy personality we are confident that he will be adopted quickly once we complete his medical care."

Greater Good Charities' Emergency Animal Medical fund is helping with his medical expenses but needs your continued support. The fund saves lives by providing emergency surgery and medical care to sick and injured animals. 

Photo: Second Chance Animal Services

Help us raise $5,000 for Tim's medical care. Donate today to help him walk again without pain. 

Andrea Powell

Andrea Powell is an animal enthusiast who resides in West Michigan. When not writing, she is exploring the great outdoors with her dogs and horses.

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