Idaho Search And Rescue Dog Needs Surgery

KETCHUM, ID — A canine trained to assist humans in their time of need is now looking to the public for assistance as he needs a surgery.

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K-9 Paca is a 2-year-old Border Collie, highly trained and nationally certified in the skills of search and rescue. His job is to bring home loved ones and he excels at his job. A true hero. Now it's his turn to get some help.

"Paca was just diagnosed with what appears to be Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD). He should make a full recovery and be able to return to work if he receives a surgery that will be performed by Dr. Acker in Ketchum Idaho," Tori Swan, who started a GoFundMe for Paca, said.

The surgery will cost $4,000 plus Paca will need to do physical therapy after the surgery. Swan hopes the community will donate to the GoFundMe so Paca can stay healthy and keep saving lives.

To view the GoFundMe, please visit: https://gf.me/v/c/zh/2f6zhmrd4o

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