Hazelnuts Amputation: Surgery and Care

Help Hazelnut Live Her Best Life: Fundraising for Her Surgery and Care

Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters,

We are reaching out to you with heavy hearts and hopeful spirits to share the story of our beloved puppy, Hazelnut. Hazelnut, our 16-week-old Jack Russell Terrier-Chihuahua mix, has already shown incredible resilience despite facing significant challenges in her young life.

Born on April 12th, 2024, Hazelnut was initially diagnosed with a condition where her front right leg was bent outward, with physiotherapy, her leg has improved significantly, allowing her to walk comfortably.

However, our joy was short-lived. Recently, we discovered that Hazelnut is now facing a severe issue with her front left leg. X-rays revealed that her bones are bowed, her joint is misaligned, and her growth plate isn’t functioning properly. This condition has caused her pain and limping, and the severity of the issue means that the best course of action is an amputation of Hazelnuts front left leg. Attached are pictures of the x-ray.

The next steps involve consulting with an orthopedic surgeon for a second opinion, and the costs of travel, surgery, medications, follow-up treatments, physiotherapy and or rehabilitation are substantial. We are committed to giving Hazelnut the care she needs to live a full, happy life, but we need your help to make this possible.

We are setting up this fundraiser to cover:

Your support, no matter how small, will make a tremendous difference in Hazelnut's journey towards recovery. We deeply appreciate any donation you can make and kindly ask you to share this fundraiser with your network to help us reach a wider audience.

We will keep you updated on Hazelnut’s progress and appreciate your kindness and support during this challenging time.

With heartfelt gratitude,

The Pilon Family