Hi! I’m Simba, a sweet, seven year old Golden Retriever, who has been in constant pain for most of my life.

When As Good as Gold saved me, I was diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia, a nasty infection in both ears, and skin infections. No wonder I was in so much pain!  When my two back legs began to collapse under me, the doctor said hip surgery was needed.

Being a golden I’m determined to maintain my sweet, friendly personality. I'm very affectionate and love cuddles from humans. But As Good as Gold understood that a lifetime of drugs and injections was no way to live.  So on July 20 I had surgery on my right hip and the outlook looks good.  But that’s not the end.  In the near future, I will also have surgery on my left hip.

As Good as Gold never hesitated to help when I was suffering, but can you imagine how much my medical care costs?  My first hip surgery cost $2,800, the next surgery will add another $2,800, and that doesn’t include the $300 to treat everything else.  That’s a lot of money.

Please help As Good as Gold to help me.  Join the Parade your Pooch Walk on September 25.  By donating and/or walking a mile and half, you, your friends and your family will give me the chance to walk the rest of my life – and get those cuddles I love so much!