Toby needs your help!

Hi, my name is Caroline and I'm from San Diego. My dachshund Toby was recently diagnosed with intervertebral disk disease (IVDD). He ruptured a couple of his disks and had to undergo extensive surgery to help him gain mobility again. Doctors say that it will take up to 6 months until he regains full recovery.

Approximately one in four Dachshunds will experience a disk problem during their lives. Because the Dachshund's back is extra long, the spine is vulnerable to injury. When a dog jumps from a high place, landing first on its two short front legs, the force is transferred down the spinal column from the top, compressing the vertebrae and disks, greatly increasing the chances a disk will herniate, or squeeze out from between the protective vertebrae, compression and possibly injuring the spinal chord.

Toby's surgery was a successful one but the cost of the operation was very expensive. That's why I made this site, in hopes that there are people out there willing to donate for a great cause. Any donation would be greatly appreciated. For those of you who have pets or have lost one should know how much they are a part of your family and Toby is a big part of ours. We greatly appreciate your generosity and prayers in hopes that Toby will have a successful recovery. THANK YOU!!! in advanced.

These are pictures of Toby the day after the surgery. He can hold himself up but he is still unable to walk just yet. With a months of rest Toby will be as good as new!

If you are interested in donating to the Toby Recovery Fund, all you have to do is click on the "DONATE" button below and it will take you directly to PayPal. Just fill in the amount you would like to donate and click "continue" next to the image of the credit cards or log-in to PayPal. Don't have a PayPal account? It's okay we accept all major credit cards. You will receive an e-mail notice that your donation has been completed.