Choupette is our sweet Lhasa Apso Scottish Terrier mix whose hind legs suddenly became paralyzed in December due to a herniated disc. She required emergency spinal surgery, and we immediately rushed her to Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care in Portland, Maine. We were told she had only a 50 percent chance of regaining mobility.

An MRI alone cost $5,000, and surgery would range between $10,000 and $15,000. We did not hesitate, even knowing it would create a serious financial hardship. Choupette has been part of our family for four years. She was adopted during COVID after being found abandoned on the streets north of Montreal. Shortly after arriving at the shelter, she gave birth to five puppies, and her age was estimated at about two years old at that time. She has given us nothing but love, and we were not going to let her down when she needed us most.

The total cost of her care came to $11,750, which we financed through CareCredit. We have six months before interest accrues and an additional six months to pay the remaining balance. This is why we are asking for help.

The good news is that Choupette is already exceeding expectations. She has begun moving her back legs and is showing encouraging signs of recovery, which gives us real hope for her future.

Any amount you are able to contribute would mean the world to us and to Choupette. Thank you so much for your kindness, support, and compassion.