Dear friends, animal lovers, and compassionate strangers,

My beloved tortoise, Jackson, is fighting for his life after a heartbreaking accident. A raccoon attacked him, biting into his forelimb and leaving a devastating wound. Despite immediate veterinary care, the injury has become infected and necrotic, and the only option left to save him is emergency surgery to amputate his limb.

Jackson is more than a pet. He is family. His gentle presence has filled my and my family's life with peace and joy, and seeing him suffer now is unbearable. The veterinarians have told me clearly: without surgery, Jackson will not survive.

Unfortunately, the cost of his care is far beyond what I can handle alone. There is a quote for an emergency surgery (amputation) of $4,700. Later, Jackson will need orthotics and rehabilitation support, medications, follow-up care, and long-term recovery needs, with a total estimate of upwards of $9,000.

I am doing everything I can, but I cannot meet these costs without help. Jackson deserves a chance to live — to heal from this trauma and continue his journey in life.

Please, if you are able, help me save Jackson. Whether it is through a donation or simply sharing this fundraiser, your kindness could mean the difference between life and death for him. Every kindness brings us closer to giving Jackson the care he so desperately needs.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your compassion, generosity, and love for animals like Jackson.

❤️ With gratitude,

Saeed & Jackson

Jackson's Instagram:

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