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Emergency vet bill for Maple in Los Angeles
Maple, Melanie's rescue greyhound, needs urgent treatment for bloat costing $1,950.
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Maple is my rescue greyhound of six years. On 14 June we rushed to Los Angeles Veterinary Centre with bloat. The vet recommends a hospital stay and surgery, and the estimate came to $1,950.
They have stabilized Maple, but the treatment can't wait beyond August.
Maple is more than a pet - Maple is a retired therapy animal who has comforted dozens of patients. I have already put $220 toward the bills and asked for a payment plan.
Whatever I can't raise, I'll repay to anyone who needs it back.
If more is raised than needed, the surplus goes to Los Angeles Veterinary Centre's charity fund for other animals.
Where the $1,950 goes:
• Hospitalization (2 nights): $360
• Emergency surgery: $1,300
• Medication and follow-up visits: $290
With deep gratitude,
Melanie
Updates from Melanie
Update from Los Angeles: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 78% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $819 raised so far (42%). the plan for hospitalization is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Nenita D. Abad 🇵🇭 · $200
- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $100
“Every little bit. Thought of Melanie all day after reading this. - Campinas”
- Sarah T. Figueroa 🇺🇸 · $100
- Kevin J. Francisco 🇺🇸 · $100
- Peter James Mutua 🇰🇪 · $100
- Kamala Chhetri 🇳🇵 · $75
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $75
- Taylor K. Russell 🇺🇸 · $55
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $50
- Lauren Thompson 🇺🇸 · $50
- Amaka Favour Nwachukwu 🇳🇬 · $50
- Georgina Irene Gyasi 🇬🇭 · $50
- Nour Zahra Haddad 🇪🇬 · $50
“God bless. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Giza”
- Ratna Utami Prasetyo 🇮🇩 · $50
“Wish I could do more. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Depok”
- Parvin Rahima Khatun 🇮🇳 · $50
- Oonagh O'Sullivan 🇮🇪 · $50
- Indira Indira Maharjan 🇳🇵 · $50
- Mariusz Michalak 🇵🇱 · $48
- Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $40
“You got this. Thought of Melanie all day after reading this. - Thika”
- Dipu Emon Mahmud 🇧🇩 · $30.50
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Keep going, Melanie. Give Maple a hug from me. Please keep us posted.
Hope things get better soon, Melanie. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Shreveport.
Keep going, Melanie. We've got a rescue too so I know how much they mean. God bless
Sending good thoughts, Melanie. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from San Jose.
You're not alone, Melanie. Your post was clear and honest.
We've got a rescue too so I know how much they mean. I hope August is when things finally get easier