A puppy bought by a family on Gumtree for £500 has been found to have serious medical conditions that will require surgery costing £14,000. Sophie and Paul McDonnell bought black labrador Maya six months ago - and say she was riddled with worms and underweight.
The couple took her to the vets and were told Maya needs two full hip replacements - at a cost of £14,000. Maya can't climb the stairs or squat to go to the toilet - and is taking six painkillers a day..
Sophie said: "It's heartbreaking. She's such a loving and fun dog. It's horrible to see her in so much pain. She's on a massive dose of painkillers and she's so young. It's about her quality of life.
