
Help Fund My Dog's Life-Saving Surgery
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Dear friends and animal lovers,
I am reaching out to you today to ask for your help in funding a life-saving surgery for my baby, Lucky. He has been ill since 3/15, which started with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea that progressed to lethargy and eventually stopped having interest in food. I took him to the PetER 4 times and got multiple images, labs, and treatments with no real answers to what was happening.
On 3/26, he woke up vomiting 10+ times and losing balance/falling on his face, requiring an immediate ER visit to get IV fluids and an abdominal ultrasound. That was when he was diagnosed with a pretty impressive abdominal obstruction of his intestines. He was admitted overnight for monitoring and was pushed to the first case come morning due to his severity of illness.
On 3/27, He required what’s called an exploratory laparotomy (ex-lap) procedure to treat the issue properly. Thankfully, he came out of surgery doing well with no complications or severe damage. And will now require a couple more days of monitoring and pain control inpatient at the hospital. And get him to eat since it’s been five days.
On 3/29, After post-op pain and nausea control (he had a rough night), he had his first meal in 6 days! He was stable, anxious, and progressing. After talking with the docs, he was discharged home with a ton of medication, post-operative management, and follow-up appointments.
Unfortunately, the cost of the surgery, hospital visits, and admission is more than I can afford on my own. The total price averages $12k+, not including the additional two days he will need inpatient, barring complications. I have been able to cover some of his care out of pocket, but as many know, I am getting ready to graduate, making this time difficult.
I am turning to the kindness and generosity of others to help during this time. Any amount would be great. Please continue to think of him as he recovers! I humbly ask for donations to help cover the cost of the surgery and any necessary follow-up treatments and medications. Your contribution, no matter how small, will make a huge difference in ensuring that my dog receives the medical care he desperately needs.
With gratitude,
Heran Beniam :)
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Heran Beniam
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Baltimore, MD