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My girl, Jo
Donation protected
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Joey and I are asking for your help. My dog and my best companion in life has suffered a traumatic accident and I am turning to my community to ask for support.
On Saturday evening, we were out on a walk and she was hit by a reckless driver on our street. I had her off-leash a few meters ahead of me and the driver sped off before I was able to react. We went to the emergency hospital immediately, where she has been ever since. Her right leg is completely dislocated from her hip and she had cuts on her abdomen and front legs, but it could have been much worse, I was prepared for worse and am just incredibly thankful she is alive. Thats said, what sort of life and mobility she’ll have, we are not certain.
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Those of you that have met Joey know that she is an unbelievably intelligent, beautiful and caring being. Also, if you know her than you must also know that she is truly my best friend, closest companion, and favorite therapist. She adds infinite value to my life, a life I can’t imagine without her. Seeking surgery for her is the only way to preserve some amount of her mobility so she can still engage in the activities that she loves most: hiking, camping, viciously killing rats, chasing squirrels, and circus tricks. She’s been my constant through thick and thin, is always there for me, and gives everyone around her complete and unconditional love. I love her more than words can describe.
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With love,
Sam
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Organizer
Samantha Delapena
Organizer
Emeryville, CA