Donations Needed for Thunder's ACL Surgery

Help Thunder get his ACL surgery. He will forever be grateful.

thunder

Update on Thunder as of 04/01/13: Thunder had his surgery, and is recovering nicely. He does not care much for the cone he has to wear around the neck, but he must obey the doctor's orders. He has a follow up visit next week, so hopefully the cone can come off...yeah!!! Thunder sends his love and his gratitude to all.

Update on Thunder as of 03/16/13: Thunder just had his pre-op visit, and he is scheduled to have his ACL repair surgery next week. On behalf of Thunder and all of us at Pet Adoption Fund, we'd like to send our sincere thanks to all of you who contributed towards his surgery, and for sharing his story.
Check out that smile!	Please continue to share his story, as funds are still needed to reach the $3000 estimated cost for the surgery and aftercare. To make a tax deductible donation, please click on the DONATE button on right-top.

thunder's injury
Injury to the left hind knee

Updates and photos will be posted here as they become available. If you are interested in giving Thunder a home, please contact mary@petadoptionfund.org

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Meet Thunder

Thunder is a gorgeous large Shepherd mix, who lost his home at a very young age, and has been calling PAF home for many years. Being a long time resident of our no-kill shelter, the only joy left in his life is his daily walks with his favorite volunteers. Unfortunately, due to his recent injury, his only joy is no longer, as his mobility has been severely compromised.

Thunder's injury has been diagnosed as an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) rupture, which is a torn ligament inside the knee, causing instability and pain, and can cause permanent damage to the knee if left untreated.

The condition will require surgical correction, which is a costly procedure, around $3000, but will help Thunder regain his mobility, and ultimately get his joy back again.

The costs of the surgery will include the anesthesia, surgical implant for stability, the surgery, imaging, medication and aftercare.

Please consider making a tax deductible donation to Thunder's cause (no amount is too small), and help us bring his smile and his joy back to him again. Thank you!

*Please donate online via PayPal by clicking on the "Donate" button on top-right. Please do include a note "Thunder's Surgery" in the "Special Note" section on the PayPal's page. Thank you.

Checks can be mailed to : Pet Adoption Fund C/O Thunder's Surgery 7507 Deering Ave. Canoga Park, CA 91303