Hello, I am reaching out to raise money for my beautiful Border Terrier, Elphie, who needs urgent hip and knee replacement surgery.

Elphie was born with Bi-lateral hip dysplasia and a problem with an under developed knee.

The insurance company wouldn’t cover the cost of the replacements because she was born with this issue, so my late husband and I took it upon ourselves (With the added support of friends and family💛) to cover the cost of her first replacement before she was 1.

She recovered so well and has had 5 good years of swimming and running and being very mischievous with her ‘sister’ Nora.

However, in the last few weeks I have noticed a change. I worried that her knee was bad again so took her for a checkup and x-rays.

Sadly it turns out that now the opposite hip has badly deteriorated and she has a luxating kneecap on that side, which is causing her pain and distress.

The hip replacement and knee operation she needs will cost me around £9000, which is shocking and devastating emotionally and financially.

I did continue to save money over the years, incase she needed more treatment, but I’m still nowhere near the amount needed.

If you know me, you know that this wonderful girl has been with me through so much, including the loss of my lovely husband.

I will do anything for her and am doing all I can to scrape together the necessary funds to get her pain free and healthy.

On top of my current efforts, I am also kindly asking for support in donations to go towards getting my lovely bear the operations she needs.

If anyone can spare any amount at all - big or small - even if its only £3, it really would be a huge help 🫶🏻

I’m really grateful for any amount and thank you all in advance 💛

Much love,

Ems, Nora and Elphie-Bear xxx