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Emergency Surgery: Help Save Oliver's Back!

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If my baby boy Oliver is actually a Super-weenie, then gravity is his kryptonite. 

Oliver was playing with his favorite toy (Mr. Octopus) on New Years Day when he jumped and suddenly went completely paralyzed in his back legs.  He was in an enormous amount of pain.  After consulting with an ER Vet, as well as his regular vet and a second opinion - the diagnosis is IVDD and a ruptured thoracic vertebrae.   Surgery is necessary for recovery.  

He was admitted to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine ER on January 4 and transferred to Neurology for an MRI.   He only has 25% mobility, no bowel or bladder function, and the paralysis spreads up to the middle of his rib cage.  Without surgery, he likely will not progress -- and could experience a larger spread of paralysis through the front of his body (and his lungs).   With the surgery, he has a  very good prognosis - and a chance at an 80% recovery rate.

Although my boy is 12 years old, he is a happy, healthy, active little man.  He loves to chew on tennis balls and any squeaky toy in existence.  He also likes to curl up with his sister, Coco, and use her as his own personal heating pad.  Oliver has many years left and I want to give him the best chance at a great quality of life - because he has blessed me with the same all these years.



The surgery, transportation, and therapy/aftercare cost around $6,500.  I have some funds saved in my emergency fund and savings account.  I will find a way to pay for his treatment - no matter what - but friends and family suggested I reach out this way.   

If you find it on your heart to donate, please know that Oliver, Coco, and I appreciate you and hope that you will be blessed in return.  If you can't - we understand!  All I ask is that you send up prayers and positive thoughts for his recovery.

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Donations 

  • Lori E Morris
    • $35
    • 4 yrs
  • Butch and Jana Dudding
    • $500 (Offline)
    • 4 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $50 (Offline)
    • 4 yrs
  • Kriston Grieme
    • $25
    • 4 yrs
  • Brittany Knox
    • $40
    • 4 yrs
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Stephanie Mounts
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Logan, WV

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