This adorable, sweet young Boxer is Mariposa. She is around 4 years old and was found as a stray in California. She is being fostered in Spokane, WA.

Mariposa was found with a severely broken leg, and she was also quite underweight. It breaks our hearts thinking about her roaming around in this condition. She was at a shelter that had her slated for euthanasia due to the need for space and their inability to provide the care she needed. Thankfully, we found out about her in time!

Mariposa is now in great hands with her foster mom Cameron and is getting the love and care she deserves. After an assessment at the South Grand Veterinary Clinic, it was decided that the only option for Mariposa is to amputate her leg. The surgery is scheduled for this coming Wednesday, 5/13/26.

Having back-to-back surgical needs like this puts a burden on funds, so we are here to ask for support. (Please see estimate below) If you are so inclined, please give what you can. And as always, there is NO amount too small.

We’ll be sure to share an update on how Mariposa is doing later this week, so please keep an eye out for that on our social media. You can also keep tabs on Mariposa’s journey by following her foster mom at Hope2K9 Foundation – Dog Training and Rescue on Facebook or at Hope2K9 on Instagram.

Please keep this sweet girl in your thoughts as she goes through this intense surgery and recovery. She’ll be ever so grateful for all of the positive vibes.

Mariposa's Amputation Surgery