Urgent Surgery for Harvey the Dog
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Our 13 year old son, Tovi, has Autism. He relies on his beloved certified emotional support companion animal, Harvey for calming, anxiety reduction, easing depression , help with sleep and friendship.
Harvey, an otherwise healthy 5 yr old Bassett hound was struck out of the blue with a cervical spine disc subluxation and it’s compressing his spine, making it nearly impossible for him to walk. Harvey has failed conservative medical interventions so far such as steroids, cold laser therapy, crate rest and anti-inflammatory medication.
The University of MN Small Animal Clinic neurology department feels Harvey has an 80-90% chance of full recovery with spinal surgery. The complete cost with MRIs, surgery and aftercare is $5500.
As time passes without surgery, Harvey’s condition could further diminish making his recovery unlikely. As a household with two special needs children we need help to fund Harvey’s surgery.
Please consider giving for Tovi’s sake. He is so very close to his dog who is also a strong component of his daily therapy.
Thank you for reading our story...
Angela and Steve
Harvey, an otherwise healthy 5 yr old Bassett hound was struck out of the blue with a cervical spine disc subluxation and it’s compressing his spine, making it nearly impossible for him to walk. Harvey has failed conservative medical interventions so far such as steroids, cold laser therapy, crate rest and anti-inflammatory medication.
The University of MN Small Animal Clinic neurology department feels Harvey has an 80-90% chance of full recovery with spinal surgery. The complete cost with MRIs, surgery and aftercare is $5500.
As time passes without surgery, Harvey’s condition could further diminish making his recovery unlikely. As a household with two special needs children we need help to fund Harvey’s surgery.
Please consider giving for Tovi’s sake. He is so very close to his dog who is also a strong component of his daily therapy.
Thank you for reading our story...
Angela and Steve
Organizer
Angela Braun
Organizer
Albert Lea, MN