ELDERLY DOG ABANDONED IN CENTRAL PARK NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

Hello,

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.

I’ve named her Lady.

A Community Came Together

First, I want to thank everyone on the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, and the incredible Central Park dog families who stepped up with compassion, resources, and support. Your kindness has been overwhelming — thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Miracle after miracle continues to unfold in Lady’s story. Just five minutes after I agreed to take her home, Rashmita (Rashi) Redkar, 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 insisted on paying half the medical costs. I was stunned. Rashi has been a rock and a blessing to both me and Lady.

Lady’s Condition

When I brought Lady home and took her to the vet, we discovered she has multiple, serious medical issues. As anyone with pets knows, veterinary care can be as expensive as human medicine — and the costs are spiraling.

Here’s what we’ve learned so far:

Initial Vet Findings:

Tests Performed:

Emergency Care at Animal Medical Center

After returning from the first vet, Lady spiked a 105-degree fever and became dangerously lethargic. In a panic, I rushed her to the Animal Medical Center (AMC). The amazing doctors there responded immediately.

Lady is now resting comfortably at AMC. The vets believe she may have suffered a stroke, likely brought on by age, stress, and improper initial treatment. Despite everything, she is fighting.

Why I’m Asking for Help

Some of my friends think I’m either crazy or a heroine 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.

So far, medical expenses are nearing $13,000. And there will be more.

I know times are hard, but if you’re able to contribute anything, it will go directly toward covering Lady’s vet care. Every donation helps. Even just sharing this campaign can make a difference.

Budget Breakdown (to date)

Here’s a transparent breakdown of what Lady’s medical care has cost so far and what we anticipate:

Service/Item Cost (Approx.)

Initial vet exam & diagnostics $750

Blood panel, titer testing, Accuplex $400

Vaccinations (rabies, bordetella, etc.) $250

Neurological and imaging diagnostics $1,200

Medications and pain management $600

Ongoing monitoring and follow-up visits $1,500

Emergency AMC visit for estimate only (fever, stroke eval) $8,479.33

Estimated Total So Far $12,819.33

Progress Updates

July 20: 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.

Coming Up: Once she’s discharged, she’ll need:

I’ll continue updating this page with Lady’s progress, photos, and any major changes in her condition or medical needs.

Thank You

Thank you for reading Lady’s story. Thank you for your friendship, kindness, and generosity. 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.

With heartfelt gratitude, Christine Walsh and Rashi Redkar