Charlie’s Medical Case
Orthopedic • Bilateral Patellar Subluxation • Surgery Needed
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Charlie’s Story
Charlie is a 3½‑year‑old orange tabby with a huge personality and a painful orthopedic condition that has followed him since kittenhood. He was diagnosed with bilateral patellar subluxation, a condition where both kneecaps slip out of place.
This causes chronic pain, difficulty walking, and long‑term mobility issues. To live a normal, pain‑free life, Charlie needs two orthopedic knee surgeries, each costing $2,440.
Your support brings Charlie closer to finally walking, running, and living without pain for the first time in his life.
Charlie’s Video
Cost Breakdown
Left Knee Surgery
Right Knee Surgery
Total Needed
Official Veterinary Estimate
Charlie’s orthopedic estimate was provided by PetVets Animal Hospital. The document confirms the cost for Medial Patellar Luxation (MPL) surgery and all included follow‑up care.
“ESTIMATE OF COSTS — PetVets Animal Hospital, Estimate #1262”
“MPL Surgery (1x Leg): $2,400.00”
Breakdown From the Veterinary Estimate
| Description | Qty | Price |
|---|---|---|
| MPL Surgery (1 Leg) | 1 | $2,400.00 |
| Radiograph – Additional View (Post‑op & 4‑week follow‑up included) | 1 | $40.00 |
| Bandage Removal (7 days) | 1 | Included |
| Suture Removal (14 days) | 1 | Included |
| Medications (Zorbium & Convenia on surgery day) | Included | Included |
| Total Per Leg | $2,440.00 |
*All anesthesia, monitoring, fluids, and surgical supplies are included at no additional cost, per the veterinary estimate.
Charlie’s Photos
Medical Timeline
- Initial Diagnosis: Bilateral Patellar Subluxation
- Current Status: Fundraising for surgery
- Next Step: Pre‑surgical exam
- Future: Surgery → Recovery → Adoption