Richard the Wiener Dog - Help him walk again!!
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Everyone who knows me knows how much Richard means to me. He's my best friend, my work from home partner, my everything. He's moved around with me from Denver to Salt Lake City to Chicago and always been there for me since the moment I rescued him from a horrible living situation. It is now my turn to be there for him.
Woken up in the middle of the night by screaming and crying in pain - my Richard suddenly was unable to use his hindlegs. Walking towards me with all the strength he could muster in his front legs, dragging his back legs behind him, I quickly scooped him up and went into emergency mode, remaining calm as he stared into my heart, scared but he knew his Mommy had him.
I ran out of my apartment, ubered to the local Animal Hospital and within minutes the Doctor was evaluating him. Upon examination I learned that Richard had a couple discs slip in his back and were pressing deeply into his spine.
All other tests and X-Ray's showed that he was in exceptional health and surgery to remove the compressive disc material would give him the promising future to walk again. They rushed him back and I finally allowed myself to break down in a near tantrum, vomiting in the waiting rooms garbage.
While the surgery saved his life, he may never regain his ability to walk again. He is now home and our lifestyles have completely changed - physical therapy, manually expressing his bathroom abilities, medication and constant crate time is our life for now.
I am reaching out to ask for help with Richard's recovery and medical bills. I am not someone who usually asks for help, but the astronomical costs of this situation has left me in a situation I never dreamed of.
This is only a portion of the total costs I am facing and I absolutely appreciate and thank you for anything and everything contributed towards his care. I know everyone has bills, debt and responsibilities of your own, so if you are not able to donate, I ask that you say a little prayer for Richard and hopefully my little man will walk again and return to to his happy, cuddly, sassy, funny self!
In deepest gratitude,
Gabi and Richard
Woken up in the middle of the night by screaming and crying in pain - my Richard suddenly was unable to use his hindlegs. Walking towards me with all the strength he could muster in his front legs, dragging his back legs behind him, I quickly scooped him up and went into emergency mode, remaining calm as he stared into my heart, scared but he knew his Mommy had him.
I ran out of my apartment, ubered to the local Animal Hospital and within minutes the Doctor was evaluating him. Upon examination I learned that Richard had a couple discs slip in his back and were pressing deeply into his spine.
All other tests and X-Ray's showed that he was in exceptional health and surgery to remove the compressive disc material would give him the promising future to walk again. They rushed him back and I finally allowed myself to break down in a near tantrum, vomiting in the waiting rooms garbage.
While the surgery saved his life, he may never regain his ability to walk again. He is now home and our lifestyles have completely changed - physical therapy, manually expressing his bathroom abilities, medication and constant crate time is our life for now.
I am reaching out to ask for help with Richard's recovery and medical bills. I am not someone who usually asks for help, but the astronomical costs of this situation has left me in a situation I never dreamed of.
This is only a portion of the total costs I am facing and I absolutely appreciate and thank you for anything and everything contributed towards his care. I know everyone has bills, debt and responsibilities of your own, so if you are not able to donate, I ask that you say a little prayer for Richard and hopefully my little man will walk again and return to to his happy, cuddly, sassy, funny self!
In deepest gratitude,
Gabi and Richard
Organizer
Gabrielle Holbrook
Organizer
Chicago, IL