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Duma's Surgery Fund

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Hello, my name is Dick Parker and I'm with my girlfriend of 10 years, Kate Pearce. Yesterday, our 8 year old son Duma, a 95lb White German Shepherd, was out playing like every day before that. Then in the evening he was showing signs of lethargy. His eating habits have been changing slightly but we have also been transitioning him to a new food so we thought nothing of it.

Kate decided to take him for a drive in the car up to the local gas station (something he loves to do) to hopefully cheer him up. But when she got back he wouldn't get out of the car. Nothing we could do would entice him to budge. So, out of fear, we took him to the local emergency clinic. After some tests, they discovered he had a large mass in his body that was bleeding internally into his stomach. This was caused by a possible cancer called Hemangiosarcoma. It is a blood cell cancer that causes tumors which will then cause the internal bleeding.

The prognosis isn't great but there is a chance he can live for a bit longer with surgery and chemotherapy. His medical bills are estimated to be around $7,500 when it is all said and done. While we don't like to ask for handouts this comes at a very bad time when money isn't exactly flying in. We don't expect anyone to give anything but if you are out there and are looking for a good cause, this may be something you could consider.

He goes into surgery today and we are putting all the bills on credit cards for now. This will happen with or without your help but again, anything you can do would be more than appreciated.

The place where he is at is taking good care of him. He is the sweetest little boy and it shows because the staff has taken to him quickly. If surgery goes well we do plan on having our boy back in our arms for as long as we are given. Thank you.



Organizer and beneficiary

Dick Parker
Organizer
Overland Park, KS
Catherine Pearce
Beneficiary

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