A heartbroken family has launched a desperate appeal to save their disabled puppy’s life after she was given just two months to live.

Staci Paterson, of Paisley, and partner Paul Lee have set up an urgent Go Fund Me appeal after they were told their 11-week-old puppy would need to undergo £13,000 emergency surgery to treat a rare bone deformity.

Karma, a Bulldog cross, has been given just two months to live after a routine check uncovered she had been born without femoral heads, the highest part of the thigh bone that connects the hip to the back legs.

Devastated mum-of-one Staci, whose 16-month-old daughter Gracie struggles to develop relationships with others, had hoped Karma would be a life-long friend after the pair formed an inseparable bond.

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She said: “We brought Karma home over a month ago and she has already forged a close bond with my daughter.

“Gracie is undergoing tests for ADHD and autism as she struggles to develop relationships with other people and animals but Karma and her are glued together.

“If Gracie has a breakdown Karma is always by her side to calm her down.

“We are already devastated but Gracie would be inconsolable without her. I had hoped they would grow up together.”

The family were thrown a lifeline by the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals who referred their case onto Channel 4’s SuperVet, Fitzpatrick Referrals.

The groundbreaking veterinary practice founded by Professor Noel Fitzpatrick - dubbed the SuperVet - offers unique bionic surgery and life saving operations for animals who would otherwise be put to sleep.

Karma has been referred for a bionic hip replacement that would require joints to be specially made for her operation and would cost upwards of £6,500 per hip.

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Staci said: “When we were told Karma would have to be put to sleep we said absolutely not.

“We will do whatever we can to raise the funds for her operation. If it means we only raise a fraction of the costs, we will take out a loan. We just can’t let her down.

“We have two months before she grows too large and her back legs will be under too much strain for her to have a good quality of life.

“She may be a pet but she is just a baby and hasn’t had a chance at life.”

Staci already has plans to hold a public fundraiser in Glasgow City Centre where those who donate can meet the little pup.

She added: “We have received £500 in donations in the last few days from members of the public who have aided our appeal.

“Locals in Paisley, including staff from our local veterinary practice, have created raffles and competitions to raise cash.

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“We also received £50 vouchers to raffle from restaurant Bella Vita and have had offers from multiple companies to raffle their services.

“I’ve so grateful for the support we have received in just a few days, our family have been completely overwhelmed.”

A statement from Fitzpatrick Referrals said: “We passionately believe that every animal entrusted into our care should be treated with the same love and respect as if it was our own.

"We never stop challenging the accepted norms in life saving treatment but for us an animal’s overall wellbeing and emotional needs are just as important as the top class medical attention it receives and indeed deserves.”

To donate click here or visit the Facebook page here - Karma’s Fundraising.