06/04/2026
🐾 Meet Duke
UPDATE: Duke’s surgery is scheduled for Monday, June 1st at AVA in McCandless. His estimate is $4,061 (photos attached).
Duke is a 4‑year‑old bulldog mix with the biggest heart and an even bigger love for his ball. He wakes up with it, falls asleep with it, and anyone who knows him knows that playing ball is his purest joy.
But Duke’s life didn’t start easy. He was found living on the streets of West Virginia before a rescue stepped in and placed him with a foster family. Despite everything he’s been through, he grew into the sweetest, happiest, goofiest boy you could ever meet.
About a year and a half ago, Duke injured his CCL. We tried everything to help him heal without surgery — including a custom brace — and for a long time, it worked beautifully.
A few weeks ago, while doing what he loves most, Duke reinjured his hind leg. The brace is no longer enough, and he now needs TPLO surgery to walk comfortably and enjoy his life again. The cost of surgery and recovery can range from $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the severity.
To us, Duke is more than “just a dog.” He’s family. He’s resilient, loving, silly, and he has already overcome so much. We want nothing more than to give him the chance to run, play, and chase his ball pain‑free again.
If you’re able to donate, share, or keep Duke in your thoughts, we would be incredibly grateful. Every bit of support brings us closer to giving our sweet boy the care he needs.
Thank you for loving Duke as much as we do. 💛🐶
https://donate.furlanthropy.org/fundraiser/duke