Help Zuma Thrive: Donate for His Surgery

Meet Zuma, a brave Westie puppy who has captured everyone’s hearts with his resilience and spirit. Zuma was born with a severe cleft palate, facing incredible odds from the moment he was born. In many cases, puppies born with such conditions are euthanized due to the intensive care they require—round-the-clock bottle and tube feedings every two hours. However, Zuma’s breeder believes in giving every puppy, regardless of challenges, a fighting chance at life. They dedicated countless hours to nurturing Zuma, providing the specialized care he needed to survive those critical early days. Despite these obstacles, he found an incredible forever family who embraced him wholeheartedly, showering him with love and care.

Zuma’s Journey: Zuma’s cleft was wider than normal and required cleaning, sometimes multiple times a day. This understandably caused him discomfort and made him protective of his mouth, preventing him from enjoying life to the fullest. After careful consideration, it was determined that surgery was the best option to give Zuma a chance at a happy, healthy life. Last spring, he underwent his first surgery, which proved more difficult than anticipated due to the width of his cleft. Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough tissue available to complete the closure successfully.

The Need for Further Treatment:

Now, Zuma faces the need for a second surgery, and possibly even a third, to fully repair his cleft palate. These surgeries are complex and costly, but essential to prevent further infections and discomfort, and to ensure Zuma can eat, play, and thrive without pain or limitations, improving Zuma’s quality of life. His dedicated family has spared no effort in caring for him, managing his post-surgery recovery, and covering extensive medical bills, but now, they need our support to continue Zuma’s journey towards a pain-free life.

How You Can Help: We are reaching out to our community for financial assistance. Your generous donations will directly contribute to Zuma’s upcoming surgeries, veterinary bills, and ongoing medical care. Every dollar raised will make a meaningful difference in giving Zuma the best chance at a normal, happy life he deserves. Please consider donating to Zuma’s fundraiser and sharing his story with your friends and family. Together, we can ensure that Zuma receives the care he deserves and provide his loving family with the relief they need during this challenging time.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about Zuma’s journey. Your compassion and support mean the world to us and to Zuma. Let's come together and make a positive impact on his life.