Can you imagine how painful it must be for your knees to pop out of place? Now can you imagine it happening regularly? For this 6-year-old beauty, that's reality.
Macchiato was diagnosed with luxating patellas in both of her knees, meaning her knees "pop out" or move out of their normal position. This is an incredibly painful condition, affecting Macchiato's mobility and her quality of life.
Depending on the severity of the luxation, it often requires surgical repair to stabilize the knees. Luxating Patella surgery is generally done by an orthopedic surgeon and not done in regular practice as it's a specialized procedure. Unfortunately, Macchiato needs surgery in both of her knees. She cannot have them done at the same time, so needs to have them done 6 weeks apart.
Getting Macchiato the help she despurrately needs and deserves is a top priority. This lovely girl deserves a chance at a normal life. Can you help her get there?
Email updates showing Macchiato's progress will be provided to those who donate towards her care. Read Macchiato's first email update here!
Care requirements include two luxating patella surgeries, pain medications, follow up x-rays, and daily care until Macchiato is ready for adoption.
If the amount raised for Macchiato exceeds her cost of care, funds will help other animals in need.
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