Help Save Kruger's Life
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If you know me at all, even if we've only chatted once, or randomly bumped into each other in the street, you know "I have the best stinkin' dog in the universe, love is an understatement, he's my #1, and his name is Kruger."

Should the conversation continue, which it usually will because I can't stop gushing over him, you'd learn he's a little nervous (very nervous actually) and he's got a sensitive stomach/ allergic to chicken. He was a mountain goat in his former life (loves to hike), a former coast guard (seagull chaser) and maybe even a former Beatles band member (full on dreamer and professional people watcher), and this little guy is my best friend in the whole world. He holds my heart, and I'd do absolutely anything for him.


And on the morning of July 4th, 2018, when most of USA was in celebration mode, I was in outright panic after finding Kruger in his soft crate nearly dead--totally unresponsive. After rushing him to the closest emergency vet open on a holiday, I was only praying and hoping and wishing for some kind of miracle to save him. I have to say, I've traveled the world and have found myself in some pretty terrifying situations, but I can tell you right now, I've never felt so scared in my entire life.
After multiple visits to see him in the ICU, and a whole lot of "waiting it out," Kruger slightly improved, and when he could recognize my voice and it triggered a little tail wag--my heart came ever so slightly out of my stomach. And when he sat up and gave me a hug later that night (see below), there was no doubt in my mind he was strong enough to pull through.

It turns out, Kruger has more than just an anxiety problem, the vets think he has some kind of internal disorder that might be triggering neurological complications--one that take a whole lot of expensive tests and scans to figure out. This morning he was transferred to the neurology center at Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, Mass., and I know he's in good hands.
People without dogs might not understand what they mean to people like me, but he's brought me more joy that I ever could have imagined these past four years--he's always been on and by my side-- when I deserved it, and even when I didn't. After all, the best therapist has fur and a tail.

First and foremost, please pray for Kruger, pray for him to have strength, not to be anxious and to hold on tight to the love so many of you have given him these past four years. And if there is any room to give financially, every single penny will be put towards making sure we get to the bottom of what's causing him discomfort, so he can live the best life possible. The world just wouldn't be the same without him.

We love you so much and can't thank you enough for your support,
Finley and Kru "Boogie" Hines

Should the conversation continue, which it usually will because I can't stop gushing over him, you'd learn he's a little nervous (very nervous actually) and he's got a sensitive stomach/ allergic to chicken. He was a mountain goat in his former life (loves to hike), a former coast guard (seagull chaser) and maybe even a former Beatles band member (full on dreamer and professional people watcher), and this little guy is my best friend in the whole world. He holds my heart, and I'd do absolutely anything for him.
And on the morning of July 4th, 2018, when most of USA was in celebration mode, I was in outright panic after finding Kruger in his soft crate nearly dead--totally unresponsive. After rushing him to the closest emergency vet open on a holiday, I was only praying and hoping and wishing for some kind of miracle to save him. I have to say, I've traveled the world and have found myself in some pretty terrifying situations, but I can tell you right now, I've never felt so scared in my entire life.
After multiple visits to see him in the ICU, and a whole lot of "waiting it out," Kruger slightly improved, and when he could recognize my voice and it triggered a little tail wag--my heart came ever so slightly out of my stomach. And when he sat up and gave me a hug later that night (see below), there was no doubt in my mind he was strong enough to pull through.
It turns out, Kruger has more than just an anxiety problem, the vets think he has some kind of internal disorder that might be triggering neurological complications--one that take a whole lot of expensive tests and scans to figure out. This morning he was transferred to the neurology center at Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, Mass., and I know he's in good hands.
People without dogs might not understand what they mean to people like me, but he's brought me more joy that I ever could have imagined these past four years--he's always been on and by my side-- when I deserved it, and even when I didn't. After all, the best therapist has fur and a tail.
First and foremost, please pray for Kruger, pray for him to have strength, not to be anxious and to hold on tight to the love so many of you have given him these past four years. And if there is any room to give financially, every single penny will be put towards making sure we get to the bottom of what's causing him discomfort, so he can live the best life possible. The world just wouldn't be the same without him.
We love you so much and can't thank you enough for your support,
Finley and Kru "Boogie" Hines
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Finley Hines
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Somerville, MA
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