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Peekaboo's Surgery

Peekaboo is a senior Sheltie who was rescued from a hoarder environment in 2015.  She is 14 years old, and she and her sister, Posey, live with me in Chicago.   I have several other dogs, and I took in the Merle Girl sisters in 2015 because they had nowhere to go and I had room for them. 

When Peekaboo and Posey got into rescue and were sent to me, they had received only minimal veterinary care.  Posey, who has tumors in her mammary chain, was thought to have mammary cancer, so was not a candidate for surgery.  I'm happy to report that while the tumors are still there, they are apparently not cancerous, and last year I was able to get a dental done on her, that removed a number of infected or decayed teeth.  Posey's also had a couple of episodes of vestibular disease, and both girls have had annual physicals, bloodwork, and heartworm tests.  Peekaboo suffers from intervertebral disc disease, which means I need to keep an eye on her for flares, which we then treat with medications; she also gets regular chiropractic adjustments to prevent flares of the IVDD.

So over the nearly 3 years I've had them, I've taken care of their health issues and provided all their veterinary care.  This month, I found that Peekaboo, who I thought had been spayed long ago, is not spayed, and is intact.  She also needs to have her teeth cleaned and, I am sure, a number of them removed.  It makes sense to have her spayed while she's having the dental surgery done, and that is what my vet clinic will do.

The rescue that placed the Girls with me has generously offered to fund part of this surgery, but my other dogs have presented me with substantial vet bills this year, which have eaten up all of my 'emergency fund'.  So I'm turning to crowd-funding, and asking for the kindness of pet owners and dog lovers to help me provide immediate health care for Peekaboo.  (And a PSA:  Test your dogs annually for tick-borne illnesses!  Lyme and Ehrlichia are everywhere, and they are horrible!)

Peekaboo's surgery should be done in late June, at which time she will be far enough past the heat cycle she's now in that the surgery won't be as risky.  I have obtained an estimate from my veterinary clinic for the surgery, which will include the dental and the spay.   I am trying to raise funds to meet that estimate, and all funds raised will be used solely for Peekaboo's veterinary care.

If anyone wants to donate directly to my vet clinic, I will be happy to provide that information to you.

Peeks has not had the best life.  She's a very shy Sheltie, anxious about everything, but she has settled into a routine in my home that seems to suit her.  She is with her sister almost all the time, and she enjoys the company of my other dogs.  I very much want Peekaboo to have a stress-free old age, and getting this surgery done will make that happen for her.  

I'm not a 501(c)3, I can't offer you tax deductions for your donation.  I'm just someone who is a sucker for old dogs that get thrown out, and is hoping that you will help Peeks get her surgery.  

Organizer

Connie Burnet
Organizer
Chicago, IL

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