Help Miss Miracle reach another miracle mile!
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A little history about my little Miss Miracle (Mira).
I have volunteered in the hospital at my local SPCA for years. Mira came to me as a foster at 4 weeks old weighing only 4ozs, and with an extremely bad respiratory infection that took weeks to get over. She needed round the clock care, to be syringe fed for months. Twice she stopped breathing while in my arms, but I got her back! She also had visibly deformed front paws (possible Radial Hypoplasia) and pronounced upward grin. She ended up with a prolapsed anus due to constipation and then had diarrhea for 4 months when that cleared. When she started to move around it was apparent she was wobbly and diagnosed with Cerebellar Hypoplasia.
She can get around a bit but usually falls after a couple steps. She flips and flops and rolls to where she wants to go, usually after a few tries.
I wanted to give her the best chance at walking and took her to therapy where I was told something much more is happening inside her and further testing would be needed, i.e: a Neurologist and MRI and that therapy was pointless until we know exactly what's going on. I was then contacted by the Vet at the therapy clinic advising she had spoken to many other specialists and that prosthetics for her front legs and ongoing pain management would be a necessity for her care.
She's now beginning to have 'episodes' that I'm afraid may be seizures.
I am heartbroken at the thought of my baby being in constant pain! I need to give her the best chance possible at life considering everything she's been through and survived!
Without these services I am deathly afraid something bad will happen to her, or she'll be in pain the rest of her life. The day she came into my arms I fell in love, she's like my child. I adopted her as quickly as I could! I take her everywhere with me, even took her on a trip. I CAN'T imagine not having her in my life!
My savings goes into caring for my pets. They all have some issues that require continuous care and I've managed that financially until now.
I was able to get a quick appointment with a neurologist for January 2nd where an MRI will be required. The cost of this as well as prosthetics is VERY expensive. She will need continued therapy for months after that as well.
The thought of my baby being in pain for life if I can't do these things for her just tears me up inside!
Mira wasn't expected to live more than a few days, in fact it was suggested she be put down. We celebrated her 1st birthday August 13th! This beautiful girl deserves a full life, she's a little fighter. She is an angel that came into my life when I needed one most. My entire family passed away when I was young, I have no family besides my son and my pets , and I can't imagine what losing her would do to me.
This is why I am asking for help. With YOUR help my Miracle girl could live a pain free life and potentially even walk! Any donation would be so greatly appreciated!
I have volunteered in the hospital at my local SPCA for years. Mira came to me as a foster at 4 weeks old weighing only 4ozs, and with an extremely bad respiratory infection that took weeks to get over. She needed round the clock care, to be syringe fed for months. Twice she stopped breathing while in my arms, but I got her back! She also had visibly deformed front paws (possible Radial Hypoplasia) and pronounced upward grin. She ended up with a prolapsed anus due to constipation and then had diarrhea for 4 months when that cleared. When she started to move around it was apparent she was wobbly and diagnosed with Cerebellar Hypoplasia.
She can get around a bit but usually falls after a couple steps. She flips and flops and rolls to where she wants to go, usually after a few tries.
I wanted to give her the best chance at walking and took her to therapy where I was told something much more is happening inside her and further testing would be needed, i.e: a Neurologist and MRI and that therapy was pointless until we know exactly what's going on. I was then contacted by the Vet at the therapy clinic advising she had spoken to many other specialists and that prosthetics for her front legs and ongoing pain management would be a necessity for her care.
She's now beginning to have 'episodes' that I'm afraid may be seizures.
I am heartbroken at the thought of my baby being in constant pain! I need to give her the best chance possible at life considering everything she's been through and survived!
Without these services I am deathly afraid something bad will happen to her, or she'll be in pain the rest of her life. The day she came into my arms I fell in love, she's like my child. I adopted her as quickly as I could! I take her everywhere with me, even took her on a trip. I CAN'T imagine not having her in my life!
My savings goes into caring for my pets. They all have some issues that require continuous care and I've managed that financially until now.
I was able to get a quick appointment with a neurologist for January 2nd where an MRI will be required. The cost of this as well as prosthetics is VERY expensive. She will need continued therapy for months after that as well.
The thought of my baby being in pain for life if I can't do these things for her just tears me up inside!
Mira wasn't expected to live more than a few days, in fact it was suggested she be put down. We celebrated her 1st birthday August 13th! This beautiful girl deserves a full life, she's a little fighter. She is an angel that came into my life when I needed one most. My entire family passed away when I was young, I have no family besides my son and my pets , and I can't imagine what losing her would do to me.
This is why I am asking for help. With YOUR help my Miracle girl could live a pain free life and potentially even walk! Any donation would be so greatly appreciated!
Organizer
Tara Nicholl
Organizer
Ancaster, ON
