Delilah's the pups Hip Surgery and Urgent Veterinary Care

I decided for Christmas to test my flying skills, and turns out I am not invincible to the destruction of a 6 metre drop.

I need urgent surgery for my hip and have been at emergency for several days now.

My name is Delilah, or Del, or Deli if you know me, and my parents have had a rough year with a couple of moves and a human hospital visit recently too.

I've quickly maxed out our insurance cap and even though we have some limited funds, our vet bill has leapt higher and faster than I did when I tried to evacuate the building. Luckily a very nice and presumedly handsome surgeon is available to work on me as soon as tomorrow.

We understand everyone is doing it tough at the moment, so we know this may be a long shot, but if you've ever had a cuddle, pat or play with me and can spare the price of your next coffee or meal out, any small amount will help me back on my feet.

In return, I give very good kisses, and my parents will be ever so grateful for your support to their only baby, biggest love and pride and joy.

Your contribution will go toward the cost of hip surgery, the fees of Urgent Vet Care and all the scans and fun drugs I've had to be on.

With gratitude and love (from a rather embarrassed and sincerely regretful) Delilah x x x

A note from Mum-

I've always struggled with asking for help, however, it's the difference between her receiving urgent veterinary care and well, I don't want to entertain the alternative...

so, humbly, here we are. Del is my soul dog, my cuddle bug in hard times and adventure buddy, she has been the greatest emotional support pup, and source of laughter for the past 3 years, not to mention she brings smiles to young and old alike with her strut, absurdly curly tail, striking blue and brown eyes and big grin.

If you are feeling the pinch, as are many, we appreciate your positive thoughts and love to Del for a speedy recovery.

If you have the capacity to donate, from $5, it all contributes to her overnight stay in hospital, the surgery she is requiring for her hip, the medicine she will receive and the other veterinary care costs that are stacking up.

We love our Deli so much, she is only 3 years old, with a tough start to life being abandoned as a nine month old and left to a high kill rate pound before I became her mama. She has a solid decade at least ahead, with cuddles, love and adventures to come, we know she can get through this stronger.

All the love and blessings to you, and hold your babies close!