<div>Hello,
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<div>My name is Christine Walsh, and about a week ago, I became the human mom to a beautiful, elderly, and fragile dog who was discarded like garbage in Central Park.
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<div>I’ve named her Lady.
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<div><strong>A Community Came Together</strong>
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<div>First, I want to thank everyone on the <strong>Upper West Side, Upper East Side,</strong> and the incredible <strong>Central Park dog families </strong>who stepped up with compassion, resources, and support. Your kindness has been overwhelming — thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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<div>Miracle after miracle continues to unfold in Lady’s story. Just five minutes after I agreed to take her home, <strong>Rashmita (Rashi) Redkar</strong>, another Central Park dog mom, came over, saw what was happening, and offered her support. We exchanged numbers. An hour later, she texted me and <strong>insisted on paying half the medical costs</strong>. I was stunned. Rashi has been a rock and a blessing to both me and <strong>Lady</strong>.
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<div><strong>Lady’s Condition</strong>
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<div>When I brought Lady home and took her to the vet, we discovered she has <strong>multiple, serious medical issues.</strong> As anyone with pets knows, <strong>veterinary care can be as expensive as human medicine</strong> — and the costs are spiraling.
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<div>Here’s what we’ve learned so far:
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<li><strong>Lady is approximately 15+ years old.</strong>
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<li>She has a <strong>microchip from Colorado (2010)</strong>, but it was never registered, so the original owners can’t be found.
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<li>She was initially overmedicated — heavily sedated and placed on high-dose narcotic painkillers — which left her in a stupor. The treatment plan was inadequate and caused more distress than relief.
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<div><strong>Initial Vet Findings:</strong>
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<li><strong>Possible dementia</strong>
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<li><strong>Severe arthritis</strong> in the hind legs
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<li><strong>Hearing loss</strong> (though her ears are clean)
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<li><strong>Probable lymphoma</strong> (likely benign, though there's a hard spot that raised concern)
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<li><strong>Possible neurological issu</strong>e (uneven pupil size, possibly age-related)
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<li><strong>Severely damaged teeth</strong> — too far gone for brushing or repair
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<div><strong>Tests Performed:</strong>
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<li><strong>Full blood panel/CBC</strong>
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<li><strong>Rabies vaccination</strong>
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<li><strong>Bordetella vaccination</strong>
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<li><strong>Distemper/Parvo titer test</strong>
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<li><strong>Accuplex 4 </strong>(tests for heartworm, Lyme disease, and other conditions)
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<div><strong>Emergency Care at Animal Medical Center</strong>
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<div>After returning from the first vet, Lady <strong>spiked a 105-degree fever </strong>and became dangerously lethargic. In a panic, I rushed her to the <strong>Animal Medical Center (AMC)</strong>. The amazing doctors there responded immediately.
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<div>Lady is now resting comfortably at AMC. The vets believe she <strong>may have suffered a stroke</strong>, likely brought on by age, stress, and improper initial treatment. Despite everything, she is fighting.
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<div><strong>Why I’m Asking for Help</strong>
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<div>Some of my friends think I’m either <strong>crazy or a heroine</strong> for bringing Lady home that day. But the truth is, I couldn’t turn away when I saw her trembling and terrified in the park. She needed someone — and I was there.
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<div>So far, <strong>medical expenses are nearing $13,000.</strong> And there will be more.
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<div>I know times are hard, but if you’re able to contribute <strong>anything</strong>, it will go directly toward covering Lady’s vet care. Every donation helps. Even just sharing this campaign can make a difference.
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<div><strong>Budget Breakdown (to date)</strong>
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<div>Here’s a transparent breakdown of what Lady’s medical care has cost so far and what we anticipate:
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<div><strong>Service/Item Cost (Approx.)</strong>
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<div>Initial vet exam &amp; diagnostics	$750
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<div>Blood panel, titer testing, Accuplex	$400
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<div>Vaccinations (rabies, bordetella, etc.)	$250
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<div>Neurological and imaging diagnostics	$1,200
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<div>Medications and pain management	$600
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<div>Ongoing monitoring and follow-up visits	$1,500
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<div>Emergency AMC visit for estimate only (fever, stroke eval)	$8,479.33
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<div><strong>Estimated Total So Far	$12,819.33</strong>
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<div><strong>Progress Updates</strong>
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<div><strong>July 20</strong>: Lady is currently stable at AMC. She’s alert, eating again, and beginning to regain her balance. The fever is under control, and we’re seeing signs of resilience. She's a fighter.
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<div><strong>Coming Up</strong>: Once she’s discharged, she’ll need:
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<li>Continued care from a neurologist and geriatric vet
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<li>Long-term arthritis management
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<li>Reassessment of her heart and potential lymphoma
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<li>Special diet and in-home comfort adjustments
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<div>I’ll continue updating this page with Lady’s progress, photos, and any major changes in her condition or medical needs.
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<div><strong>Thank You</strong>
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<div>Thank you for reading Lady’s story. Thank you for your friendship, kindness, and <strong>generosity</strong>. Lady is a gentle soul who didn’t deserve to be abandoned. I’m doing all I can to give her safety, love, and dignity in her twilight years.
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<div>With heartfelt gratitude, Christine Walsh and Rashi Redkar
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