Help cover Lily’s vet bills

On Monday April 15th Lily and her furry friend were both bitten by a rattlesnake, while playing at Laurel Canyon dog park, looking for gofers and being typical curious pups. Her friend, unfortunately didn’t make it and Lily is fighting for her life. Monday Lily had undergone two doses of anti venom. Her face, which was bitten, is swollen with no sign of reduction at the moment. This Tuesday April 16th, she has undergone a blood transfusion.

To understand her struggle, you’d need first to understand the severity of a rattlesnake bite to a dog. A rattlesnake uses its venom to immobilize its victim and predigest body tissues. When the venom destroys the body tissues, it is possible for up to 1/3 of a pet’s body fluid to be lost into the tissue spaces within several hours, which can result in life-threatening drops in blood pressure resulting in shock. (Thebark.com) As you can see, Lily’s fight for survival is an intense and desperate one. 

Her mom, Michelle Dempsey and caregiver, Brenda, are suffering. Can you help alleviate their financial burden? This will be an expensive and stressful journey. Please help if you can. She is currently being hospitalized at MASH Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital 855-350-PETS if you’d like to donate directly. Thank you.