
Help Save Monkey – Urgent Heart Surgery Needed!
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Our Story
Hello, fellow animal lovers,
My name is Roy, and I’m writing for help for my beloved Dog, Monkey. He has a problem with one of his heart valves & needs a mitral valve surgery (v-clamp) or he will die in 3-6 months. With this surgery, he will be able to have a happy, healthy life.
Monkey's Condition
Monkey has been the brightest part of my life since we met at the pound adoption pen – so my heart was nearly broken a fortnight ago when I said what I thought might have been our last goodbye in the critical care section of our emergency vet. He’d been admitted a few hours before for a constant cough and difficulty breathing and they had him on oxygen in a sealed cage. He kept trying to nuzzle me for comfort and started panicking and having a breathing attack when he couldn’t. He was taken to critical care the next morning and stayed there for a couple of days.
He’s back home now, but he has fluid on his lungs because his heart can’t pump properly with this bad heart valve & his heart is overworking and swelling from try and keep up with the load.
He’s on one medication to keep the fluid down in his lungs and another to improve heart function and reduce the swelling – but the vet gives him months at most unless he gets surgery.
The heart surgery, including the medical procedures, post-operative care, and medications, will cost approximately $30,000. Unfortunately, this is far beyond what I can manage, and we are desperately seeking your help.
Monkey is the Sweetest little dog in the world
He had an extremely hard start in life, he’d been abandoned as a young dog and didn’t know what toys were when I first got him. The closest thing he knew to playing was picking up rocks from the garden and carrying them around in his mouth (he’d never been given attention or had anyone care for his enrichment). I taught him how to play and he’s had many toys over the years now (his current favourite is a stuffed llama). He’s really blossomed and gained confidence and loves every human he meets.
Why Your Help Matters
Every little bit helps, and your support can make a world of difference. By contributing to this campaign, you are giving Monkey the chance to live a full and happy life. We are forever grateful for any help you can provide, whether it's a donation or sharing our campaign.
How You Can Help
1. Donate: Any amount, big or small, brings us closer to saving Monkey.
2. Share: Please share our GoFundMe campaign on social media, with friends, family, and anyone who might be willing to help.
My Promise to You
I promise to keep you updated on Monkey's journey through regular updates on this page. Your generosity will not go unnoticed, and we will forever be grateful for your kindness and support.
Thank You
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for taking the time to read our story and for any support you can offer. Together, we can give Monkey the chance to live a long, healthy, and happy life.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Roy
Organizer
Roy Williams
Organizer
Joyner, QLD