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Help Save Simba: Our Beloved Dog Needs Your Support
Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Strangers,
We are reaching out with heavy hearts to ask for your help in saving our beloved dog, Simba. Simba is a 12-year-old bundle of joy who has been a part of our family for over a decade, bringing endless love, laughter, and companionship into our lives.
What Happened:
On Tuesday night, Simba suddenly began bleeding from his nose and mouth, an alarming and terrifying experience for all of us. We rushed him to the emergency vet, where he was quickly hospitalized. After a series of tests, Simba has been diagnosed with ITP which means Immune Mediated thrombocytopenia. It is a condition that causes a severe drop in his platelet count, leading to abnormal bleeding and difficulty in clotting.
What is Thrombocytopenia in Dogs?
Thrombocytopenia is a serious condition in dogs where the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys its own platelets. Platelets are critical for blood clotting, so without them, even minor injuries can become life-threatening. This condition requires intensive medical care, including blood transfusions, medications to suppress the immune system, and close monitoring to prevent further complications.
Simba’s Current Condition:
Simba is currently receiving round-the-clock care, including blood transfusions and other treatments to stabilize his condition. The veterinarians are doing everything they can, but his road to recovery is long and uncertain. The cost of his hospitalization and treatments has already become overwhelming, and we anticipate even more expenses as Simba will need ongoing care after his discharge.
Why We Need Your Help:
Simba is not just a pet; he is a cherished member of our family, our world. We are determined to do everything in our power to give him the best chance at recovery and a comfortable life after this ordeal. But we cannot do this alone. The medical bills are mounting, and we need your support to ensure Simba receives the care he needs to survive and thrive.
How Your Donations Will Be Used:
- Emergency medical care and hospitalization
- Blood transfusions and medications
- Ongoing veterinary visits and treatments post-discharge
- Special care to keep Simba healthy and comfortable at home
We are asking for your generosity and compassion to help us cover these expenses. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a significant difference in Simba’s fight for life. If you are unable to contribute financially, please consider sharing Simba’s story with others who might be able to help.
Simba has given us 12 years of unconditional love, and now it’s our turn to fight for him. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for any support you can provide. Together, we can give Simba the chance he deserves to continue living a happy, healthy life.
With heartfelt gratitude,
The Sundaram Family
Organizer and beneficiary
Abi Sundaram
Organizer
San Jose, CA
Sundaram Singikulam
Beneficiary