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<div>Chilli was rushed to the emergency vets after suddenly having a huge seizure. As far as we are aware, he had never had a seizure before.
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<div>On the way to the vets, he continued to seize. Over the next several hours, he was in and out of sedation while the vets fought to get the seizures under control. His internal temperature reached 41 degrees centigrade, which is extremely dangerous. Although they managed to bring it down, every time Chilli was woken up, the seizures started again.
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<div>The vets made the decision to place Chilli into an induced coma to try to give his brain and body a chance to settle, and to allow the anti-seizure medication time to work.
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<div>Sadly, when they tried to wake him again, the medication had not stopped the seizures.
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<div>Chilli could not stay sedated long term. It was too dangerous, and the vets needed to find out what was causing the seizures. We were advised that he urgently needed to be transferred to a specialist neurology hospital to give him the best possible chance.
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<div>Since then, Chilli has needed emergency out-of-hours veterinary care, urgent medication, oxygen support, a pet ambulance transfer, a vet to stay with him during transport, specialist neurology care, MRI scans, intensive monitoring, anti-seizure medication, steroids, and treatment for suspected brain inflammation.
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<div>He is still in specialist hospital under the care of the neurology team. His prognosis remains guarded, and we do not yet know how long this stage of care will continue or what the final cost will be.
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<div>Chilli is insured, because we have always tried to do the responsible thing for our dogs. If his insurance claim is accepted, it will go towards the first emergency out-of-hours vet bill, but after that his insurance is maxed out.
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<div>If Chilli makes it through this, his care will not end here. The hospital has told us that, depending on his final diagnosis, how he responds to treatment, whether he relapses, and his long-term outlook with this type of disease, he may need treatment for the rest of his life.
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<div>Possible ongoing costs may include chemotherapy immunosuppressant treatment every three weeks, taking around 8 hours each time, long-term anti-seizure medication, steroids, other immune-suppressing medication, regular blood tests, monitoring, neurology follow-up appointments, medication reviews, repeat neurological checks, possible repeat MRI scans, emergency relapse care, hospital admissions, and transport to and from specialist appointments.
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<div>As a rough guide, the chemotherapy-style treatment alone would cost around <strong>£9,000 ($11,900) to £10,000</strong> <strong>($13,300)</strong> over one year at <strong>£540 ($720)</strong> every three weeks.
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<div>Once anti-seizure medication, steroids, blood tests, monitoring, specialist follow-ups, possible repeat scans, emergency relapse care, and transport are added, one year of ongoing specialist care could realistically cost around<strong> £18,000 to £30,000 ($24,000 to $39,000) </strong>or more.
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<div>If Chilli has relapses, complications, further hospital admissions, or needs repeat scans and emergency treatment, the cost could be significantly higher. If he needs treatment for several years, or for the rest of his life, the total cost could become far higher again.
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<div>That is why the fundraiser goal may change as we receive more information from the specialist team. We are adjusting it according to Chilli’s treatment needs as they become clearer.
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<div>This has also come after an incredibly difficult year for our dogs. Five of our six dogs have needed surgery, including Tonks, who had spinal surgery for IVDD only six months ago. We have six dogs, all around 6 or 7 years old, and insurance becomes more expensive every year as they get older.
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<div>Our income is also not as predictable as people might think. Social media income is irregular and mainly comes from brand deals, which we do not do constantly. Helena has also had the amount of work available to her drastically reduced because of wider cuts across her profession, which has had a real impact at the worst possible time.
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<div>We are not saying anyone has to pay for Chilli. We would never want anyone to feel pressured. We are simply asking that if Chilli has made you, your friends, or your family smile over the years, and if you are able and willing to help, donating or sharing gives him a better chance.
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<div>Every donation will go towards Chilli’s emergency care, existing vet bills, specialist hospital treatment, medication, monitoring, transport, follow-up appointments, relapse care, and any ongoing treatment he may need if we are lucky enough to get him home.
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<div>Thank you so much for loving Chilli, sharing him, donating, messaging, and keeping him in your thoughts.
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<div>We love that little man so much. He is our family, and we know so many of you love him too.
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<div>Update: Video from Chilli's First Day of Chemo yesterday, today he also started  physical therapy to re-learn to walk. 
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<div>On November 1, 2025, millions of families across the U.S. will suddenly lose their SNAP food benefits due to the second longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
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<div>That means parents will open empty fridges, skip meals, and quietly go without so their kids can eat.
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<div>My name is Jeff Knauss, and I believe that having access to healthy food is a human right — not a privilege.
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<div>I went from being born into two 16-year old birth parents living in poverty in South Korea, to being adopted by a loving family in Upstate NY. Had that not been the case, my life's story would be very different through no choice of my own.
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<div>I’m not part of any organization or government agency — I’m just a dad, neighbor, and business owner living in Upstate New York.
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<div>We can’t wait for the government and bureaucracy to fix this.
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<div>So we’re stepping in. My family is personally donating $10,000 to launch a community relief fund that provides up to $150 per household in the form of physical Wegmans gift cards.
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<div>Here’s how it works:
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<div>People in need can request help directly at jeffknauss.com/snap.
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<div>Requests will be accepted on a first-come, first serve basis.
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<div>They will be reviewed on a rolling basis as we raise more money, and approved recipients will be able to pick up their gift cards in person at designated Wegmans locations in the Syracuse and Rochester areas.
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<div>We’re using physical Wegmans gift cards for in-person pickup to make sure the help goes directly to real people and families here in Central and Western New York — not scammers online.
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<div>Huge thank you to Evelyn from Wegmans for helping me figure out the logistics — their team has been incredibly supportive in helping make local pickup possible.
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<div>If you don’t need the help — please share this so it reaches those who do.
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<div>And if you have the means, please consider donating.
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<div>Every dollar raised will go directly toward helping local families put food on their tables during this crisis.
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<div>We will be purchasing the gift cards and grants will be planned to go out early November. We will continue until the government restores SNAP benefits or until funds run out. If the government reopens or SNAP is reinstated before then, all remaining donations will be given to our regional Food Bank.
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<div>No bureaucracy. No shame. Just people helping people.
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Help Families Affected by SNAP Shutdown

<div>It is with the utmost sadness and heaviest of hearts, that we have to share the unexpected passing, on Sunday March 20th,2023, of Our beloved Angel Santana Jaylee, 20 years of age.
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<div>Santana was a warrior. She fought just to be alive every day for her entire life, from her very first breath Earth side, to her very last. She is finally in perfect health and free of pain to live her days with her soul, free amongst the sunshine and the rain.
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<div>Santana’s beautiful heart and warm spirit has without a doubt impacted each and every person around her. She had a sunshine about her that surely touched everyone’s soul. She was an angel on earth, and truly has made this world a better place.
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<div>Our entire family is grieving this tremendous loss. She took a piece of everyone’s heart with her. Nothing could have prepared the family for her departure from this earth. No family is ever prepared to lose or bury their child or sister.
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<div>At this time, please consider the family, by donating to help ease the burden of funeral expenses, providing the necessary time to grieve and to help allow adequate time from work for her family to plan her services. Santana was residing in the loving home of her big sister Valencia, and we would love to see her be able to take all the time she needs to go through Santana’s belongings, and to simply adjust to this huge life change.
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<div>Santana would’ve done anything to help anyone… especially the people she loved!!! Now it’s OUR turn. Let’s show HER how much she is loved, and give her the most beautiful celebration of life ever!!
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<div>Please Keep this wonderful family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, and thank you in advance for your love and kindness . Thank you for blessing them in this most generous way.
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<div>“If life keeps giving me lemons, I’ll just mix them with my drink”
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<div>~September 1/22
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<div>“Bad news is just good news in disguise”
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<div>~June 2/22
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<div>“God really do be planning. Remember that!
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<div>~July 30, 2022.
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<div>“Find me in the dark, I’ll be in the stars”
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<div>~August 1, 2020
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<div>“Got my sister some flowers to put a smile on her face “
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<div>~April 1, 2022
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<div>“Perspective is an important thing to have”
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<div>~September 19/22
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<div>“I’ll get to fly away… somewhere, someday”
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<div>~July 9, 2022
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<div>~ Santana Jaylee
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