Momma Kelly here & I desperately need your help recovering expenses I incurred trying to save one of my dogs, Oliver's life Oliver was a handsome long haired dachshund who rocked one blue and one hazel eye. Oliver was known for his endless kisses, LOVE for food, his love for his brothers, & the best cuddles. It all happened so fast. One minute my 3 dogs(Finn, Oliver, & Winston) were outside exploring and playing and then after they came inside Oliver clearly wasn't using his back legs like he normally would. I immediately called the vet & because it was after hours I talked with an ER vet about an hour away. I live in a very rural area & we have no neurological specialists nearby. As instructed I isolated Oliver in a kennel until we could get to a specialist 3 hours away. By the time we arrived there over had lost total function & feeling in his back end. The neurologist immediately did an MRI & then rushed him into surgery. Oliver made it through the surgery on a Thursday & was placed in ICU. Expecting recovery I stayed overnight in a hotel to visit him the next day. I spent about an hour with him & discussed returning on Sunday afternoon. All along I knew Oliver had a 50/50 chance of movement recovery. I accepted and had no problem becoming a wheelchair puppy mom. Those that know me would tell you I would do ANYTHING for my animals & other animals when I can. Unfortunately one of the possible rare potential side effects is a awful condition called myelomalacia. It is a rare, fatal, & irreversible softening or necrosis of the spinal cord. This causes progressive permanent paralysis that spreads along the spine leading to breathing failure. There is no treatment available. Sadly I went from expecting to bring him home to not having a choice but to end Oliver's life through euthanasia. I was not going to allow my sweet boy suffer. While doing all of this I never even thought or cared about the expenses of my decisions. My animals are my family. Being disabled and not able to work outside the home I spend a majority of my time with my dogs, cats, turtles, chickens, & even the birds and wildlife outside. They are my friends, my family, & who I confide in and share my feelings with. I would not change my decisions I made. I would have done anything to make him better. It's humbling to need to ask you all for help. I appreciate so many of you reached out offering help if I asked. Realistically bc I had to put the bill on a credit card I have no idea how I will pay this bill off. While I am usually the one offering help I find myself in the position to be asking for it. The total bill just from the Vet Hospital totaled $10,434. I also had other vet bills, travel, & my hotel stays. I am pleading with you to help me. I am asking my village to help me. Anything you can give will help me greatly. Please forward this go fund me to anyone you know who may be able to help me and if you can't I totally understand. I love you all & as I always say, the world is a better place with you in it!!! Love, Momma Kelly Jo