Help with Julie's Medical Expenses

Hello my name is Vicky and I'm a proud pet parent of two dogs named Julie (right) and Jody (left).  My world fell apart when my precious Julie went to the ER on January 22, 2021, which is the day right after her birthday (Jan 21, 2014). But that wasn't even the most difficult part. After Julie was hospitalized for 5 straight days and was then referred to both Internal Medicine and Cardiology Vet Specialists after discharge, the doctors broke very sad news to me. They told me that Julie is in critical condition and she will only get to live for another couple of weeks. 

This is where I experienced my biggest heartbreak. She has been diagnosed with Protein-Losing Nephropathy and Enteropathy (Kidney and Gastrointestinal diseases), High Blood Pressure, Anemia, Mitral Valve (Heart) Disease, Pleural Effusion (buildup of fluids around the lungs) in which all combined means her prognosis is very poor.  Unfortunately, these health conditions are not curable/reversible and Julie will be receiving ongoing treatments to control symptoms in order to keep her as comfortable as possible before she is ready to leave us.

The hospital bill itself exceeded $6,000 and the subsequent lab tests (ultrasound, x-rays, EKG, blood pressure, etc) and blood work cost over $3,000. She is also taking 7 oral medications and will be receiving daily fluids injection at home. She will need to complete required blood work in order to receive weekly Darbapoeitin injections and Iron Dextran injections every 14 days at the vet for the management of anemia. There will also be follow-ups to monitor her kidney function, high blood pressure and so forth. The continuation of medications and appointments altogether will definitely become costly. In order to mentally and emotionally prepare myself, I already looked up cremation services which is also another expense on the list. 

Three weeks ago I would never have imagined this happening to Julie. She barely turned 7 last week, which is not considered a senior age yet for small breeds, so this feels so surreal and unbelievable to me still. I am currently unemployed at this time but I took on the debt to fight with her until the very end because I love her so much. A lot of people have reached out to ask how they could help so a contribution, big or small, would be greatly appreciated. I don't expect to raise the full amount and I will be forever grateful for any help that I receive. Thank you for taking the time to read about our story and I hope everyone continues to stay safe and healthy. 

"Dear Sweet Julie,

I can’t imagine my life without you so I’m writing this now because I’ll be completely speechless when you’re gone. Everything happened so fast and I am so sorry that you have to fight so hard to endure this pain that you’re going through. For what seems like a lifetime, thank you for 6 years of unconditional love, laughter and memories. People think that I had saved you through adoption but in reality, you were the one who saved me. You saved me from depression/anxiety, family issues and so much more. You taught me how to be selfless and patient, how to take better care of my physical health and heck, even how to become a mom. Before you, given my family situation, I never really wanted kids, and I definitely didn’t want a girl. But you changed my mind, did you know that? You’re the reason why I got Jody as a second fur baby. It’s all because of you. Thank you for making me a better person and for teaching me that I do deserve love like yours. I will always remember your love for me and food, especially chicken and hot cheetos asteroids. Thank you for being by my side through pharmacy school and the pandemic, I wouldn’t have survived any of it without you. And going on adventures with me - hiking, camping, swimming, rock climbing, sleepovers, road trips, food runs. Thank you for licking the tears off my face when I cry and never letting me feel like I am alone. Thank you for always protecting me and our home from strangers. Thank you for bringing me and Jon so much closer and for bringing so much joy and happiness into our lives. I hope you know that you were supposed to get a big backyard and be a part of our future. Lastly, thank you for always waiting for me. I don’t know what I’m going to do without you girl, but you will always be a part of me. No dog can ever take your place. You are my world and my rock. My roll dog. My best friend. My Number One. And you’re a fighter, just like mommy. I will fight with you until the very end. I love you Juju, furever and always. "