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<div>I’m fundraising for my 2-year-old rescue dog, Ryder.
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<div>Ryder came into my life in a way I’ll never forget. She ran down the street in front of my car with a rope around her neck, no tags, dirty, and so matted that later I had to completely shave her fur because it couldn’t even be brushed out. I took her to the SPCA to see if she was microchipped – she wasn’t. They asked if I wanted to leave her there, but in that short time we’d already formed a bond, so I left my information and brought her home instead.
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<div>From that day, Ryder has barely let me out of her sight. If I leave, she wants to go. She’s incredibly sweet and acts almost like a baby – she loves to lie on her back and be held in your arms. She finally had a safe home, and I thought I had done the right thing by getting pet insurance to protect her if anything ever happened.
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<div>Two months ago, Ryder jumped and landed the wrong way, and she broke her leg.
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<div>Since then, I’ve been doing everything I possibly can for her. I’ve already spent close to $3,000 on:
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<div>Emergency visit (around $1,200)
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<div>X-rays on two different occasions (around $600)
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<div>Getting the bone set and wrapped
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<div>Exams, bandage changes, and other care
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<div>I truly believed the pet insurance would help with a situation exactly like this. Instead, my claim was denied, and I was stuck with the entire bill on my own.
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<div>After two months of trying to let the leg heal without surgery, the vet told me the bone is not healing. Now I’ve been given two heartbreaking options:
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<div>Have surgery to repair the leg with pins and a plate, estimated at $4600–$10,000 (not including follow-up care), or
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<div>Amputate the leg, which still costs almost $3,000.
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<div>I don’t have $8,000–$10,000 available, but the thought of Ryder losing her leg at just 2 years old is devastating. She doesn’t understand why she’s in pain or why she can’t run and play like she used to. She trusted me when I took her off that street, and I want to do everything I can to give her a real chance at a full, happy life.
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<div>I’m asking for help to cover:
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<div>Ryder’s leg surgery (pins and plate)
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<div>Hospitalization and anesthesia
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<div>Follow-up X-rays and exams
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<div>Medications, bandage changes, and aftercare
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<div>Every bit helps – even a few dollars or simply sharing this page. Ryder is more than “just a dog.” She’s my family, my shadow, and a sweet rescue who finally found someone to love her. I just want to keep my promise to her and give her the best chance to heal.
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<div>I’ll post vet estimates, receipts, and updates on Ryder’s progress so everyone can see where the funds go and how she’s doing.
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<div>Thank you for reading, sharing, and helping us try to save Ryder’s leg.
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teresa buster

Grant Bucy

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"Please don't let them take my leg"

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"Please don't let them take my leg"

Just $400 to go!
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