Raya Needs New Knees

Raya needs knee surgery on her hind legs to prevent further locking and jarring of her joints. She has what is called 'luxating patella' which is painful and worsens with age. If you have taken her for a walk you might have witnessed her 'crabwalk' which happens when one or both of the kneecaps pop out of place.

She currently has trouble sitting down sometimes and the joints have locked a few times when she's been running up the stairs which makes her trip over.

Surgery costs around $2000 per knee and recovery takes 6-12 weeks. It's important to repair them while she's young for better recovery. Each knee will be operated on separately to facilitate better recovery, but I'm fundraising for both surgeries at the same time.

I'm appealing to anyone who has enjoyed Raya's energy and love, wants better quality of life for a small cute dog, or who otherwise might have given me a gift for my birthday or Christmas this year. Any donations will be appreciated.