Assist with Launch's Emergency Dental Surgery
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Hi everyone, this is James, or as some endearingly call me, Movie Good or Movie Bad. While many know me for my love of cinema, I'd argue I love my cats, Piccolo, Launch, and Frieza (yes, they are all named after Dragon Ball characters) a bit more.
While taking Launch for her yearly wellness check, our vet was giving a dental exam and paused before looking notably concerned. He at first assumed that Launch's gums appeared to be swollen and then noticed that there was bleeding along her gums, which many may know as gingivitis. Immediately, several months of Launch being avoidant to eat her wet food and her being extra bitey with Hayley and I made a lot of sense. This has lead the vet to suggest has an emergency dental procedure to remove this tooth before further issues develop and for Launch to be in further pain. And more concerning, since returning home from this vet visit, Launch has become extremely agitated, most likely due to her pain, and we have found blood in her stool, which is why it is imperative we take her for pre-surgical blood work ASAP in the event this is more serious than gingivitis and the pain she is already in.
Understanding the pain Launch is in makes Hayley and I want to have this dental surgery as soon as possible, and it has not shockingly come with a high estimate vet bill. Transparently, the estimate has a wide range of cost, which makes this ultimately difficult to fundraise an exact amount of funds for. Because the costs are going to be between $1,700 and $2,700, I want to fundraise for the largest amount possible and if there are excess funds, redistribute it to BARCS, the no-kill shelter where we received Piccolo, Launch, and Frieza. On top of being a shelter, BARCS also provides low-cost vaccinations and microchipping, temporarily rehouses animals when their owners may be evicted or unhomed so that they can be reunited in the future, and provides a food bank for owners who may have difficulty feeding their pets. They brought our children into our life and I can't think of a better organization to redistribute these funds to in the event there are excess funds.
Hayley and I are grateful for whatever small amount anyone can provide at this time, as any amount makes a difference! And if you did find me through TikTok, feel free to request a film that you would like me to speak about and I will shout you out in a video. The same can be said if you know me in real life!
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James Willey
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Baltimore, MD