Whiskey needs a new hip
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Hi everyone,
The beautiful dog in the picture is Whiskey, my sweet and goofy, Bernese Mountain Dog.
Whiskey is a little over 1-years-old and I have recently learned that she has hip dysplasia and arthritis in her right hip. Upon further investigation, X-rays and a trip to an orthopedic surgeon, it turns out this sweet girl needs hip replacement surgery.
This news, as you can imagine, was devastating for a multitude of reasons. No one ever wants their pet to go through surgery or be in pain. For me, I am not a mother, well when I say that, I mean I don't have human children. I never will, so for me, my dogs are my children. They're my fur-babies.
So, you can imagine how much harder it is for me to know that, due to COVID, and the fact that my business has suffered tremendously because of it, and I am barely scraping by and this surgery is over $10,000.
Without the surgery Whiskey's quality of life will begin to deteriorate and eventually it will be hard for her to walk. This CANNOT happen.
There is NOTHING I wouldn't do for my dogs so, of course, I'm trying to scrounge together every penny I have to pay for this surgery. I am job hunting, applying for everything I am even slightly qualified to do but it's not easy and it may not come soon enough. Her insurance won't cover it because it's considered a "pre-existing condition," because it's genetic.
I know times are tough for everyone, but if there is anything you can spare, just know it is immensely appreciated.
It's a lot to ask, so please don't feel pressured if you want to but can't. We love you all the same!
The beautiful dog in the picture is Whiskey, my sweet and goofy, Bernese Mountain Dog.
Whiskey is a little over 1-years-old and I have recently learned that she has hip dysplasia and arthritis in her right hip. Upon further investigation, X-rays and a trip to an orthopedic surgeon, it turns out this sweet girl needs hip replacement surgery.
This news, as you can imagine, was devastating for a multitude of reasons. No one ever wants their pet to go through surgery or be in pain. For me, I am not a mother, well when I say that, I mean I don't have human children. I never will, so for me, my dogs are my children. They're my fur-babies.
So, you can imagine how much harder it is for me to know that, due to COVID, and the fact that my business has suffered tremendously because of it, and I am barely scraping by and this surgery is over $10,000.
Without the surgery Whiskey's quality of life will begin to deteriorate and eventually it will be hard for her to walk. This CANNOT happen.
There is NOTHING I wouldn't do for my dogs so, of course, I'm trying to scrounge together every penny I have to pay for this surgery. I am job hunting, applying for everything I am even slightly qualified to do but it's not easy and it may not come soon enough. Her insurance won't cover it because it's considered a "pre-existing condition," because it's genetic.
I know times are tough for everyone, but if there is anything you can spare, just know it is immensely appreciated.
It's a lot to ask, so please don't feel pressured if you want to but can't. We love you all the same!
Organizer
Rebecca Axelrad
Organizer
New Rochelle, NY