I've been away a long time, but I do continue to lurk the pages of DA and adore all of your artwork. I'm back today, updating my journal, as a cry for help.

My dog's name is Maia, and today I was able to finally see a specialist vet after many frustrating months of trying to diagnose the cause of her limp. At first we thought it was hip dysplasia, which is common for her breed, but the specialist today told me that she has torn her ACLs in both her hind legs. She will need surgery if she ever wants to walk normally again.

As it is, Maia spends most of her day lying on her doggie bed with us trying to keep her comfortable. She is on so many different anti-inflammatory medications for her joints, pain medications, and even a prescription dog food— but she still greets us every day with her beautiful smile and has not given up yet.

I can't give up on her. Maia turned two in June this year- so she is very young and has her whole life ahead of her.

Please help me give her the chance to run and walk again. She is my baby, and I am just hoping and praying that the power of reaching out will prevail.

Save My Maia: [link]

If you can spare anything towards helping me reach my financial goal for this surgery I will be so appreciative (really- ANYTHING will help. $1, $2, $5-  fifty cents). If you can't contribute, please consider sharing that link on your facebook pages or twitter or tumblr... or even mention it here on DA on your own journal. It is very helpful. The more people who see this post, the better chance she has!

For tumblr users, here's a link to my original post for easy reblogging: [link]

Thank you so much.