Help Fergie Get the Surgery She Deserves

Hi, friends! My name is Kelsey Darragh, and some of you might know me as a creator, comedian, or advocate for mental health and animal rescue. Today, I’m coming to you with a story that hits close to home and a call to action for a very special dog named Fergie (formerly Kirby!!).

Fergie is a bully/pit/bulldog mix with the most soulful blue eyes, an unforgettable underbite, and a heart that’s pure gold. She was overbred, neglected, and eventually dumped in a shelter—left to fend for herself after giving so much. But when I saw her, I knew she deserved more than just a second chance—she deserved the best life possible.

Through fostering and lots of TLC, Fergie has blossomed into the most loving, snuggly girl you could imagine. Despite everything she’s endured, she’s proven that she’s a fighter, a lover, and an absolute gem. But her past has left its scars, and now she needs your help to keep thriving. While in our care, we tried to take care of Fergie's over-bred yitties so many different ways - we tried to give her sweaters and body suits to hold them in, we cleaned them 3x daily, we got her spayed and even the vet said he'd never seen such bad yitties. Poor Fergie not only struggles to run because of their weight, but they cause CHRONIC yeast and bacterial infections between the skin folds causing Fergie to become incredible itchy. She also has small nodules that grow in the extra nipple, which can potentially turn into cancerous growths. The vet told us that the best option is to individually remove them.

Fergie is in urgent need of a mastectomy to address complications from being overbred for profit. Not only is this surgery critical for her health—to prevent infections, pain, and potential cancers—it’s also vital for her quality of life. Fergie deserves to run, play, and cuddle without the weight of her past holding her back, both literally and figuratively.

We’re aiming to raise $5,000 to cover the surgery and post-op care. Every dollar helps us take one step closer to ensuring Fergie can finally live the life she was always meant to have—one filled with love, comfort, and joy.

Fergie has already touched so many lives with her resilience and sweet nature. Let’s show her what a community of love and kindness can do! If you can’t donate, sharing this page would mean the world to us.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts—for Fergie, for me, and for every rescue animal out there waiting for their happy ending. Let’s give this girl the fresh start she so deeply deserves.