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Emergency vet bill for Rocky in Laredo

A senior cat named Rocky needs a hospital stay and surgery - a $1,700 bill the family can't cover.

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Andrew L. Newman
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Rocky is my senior cat of two years. On 20 February we rushed to Laredo Veterinary Centre with bloat. The vet recommends a hospital stay and surgery, and the estimate came to $1,700. They have stabilized Rocky, but the treatment can't wait beyond May. Rocky is more than a pet - Rocky got me through my hardest year. I have already put $240 toward the bills and asked for a payment plan. Whatever I can't raise, I'll repay to anyone who needs it back. Funds will be paid straight to Laredo Veterinary Centre and I'll share the invoice and an update on Rocky's recovery. Where the $1,700 goes: โ€ข Hospitalization (4 nights): $660 โ€ข Emergency surgery: $940 โ€ข Medication and follow-up visits: $100 Thank you for reading my story. - Andrew

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  • Nithya R. KrishnamurthyAddress verified

    wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Blessings!

    • Claudia MoldovanQuestionPhoto verified

      could you add a copy of the vet's estimate with private details blacked out?

      • Andrew L. NewmanOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        I sent the vet's estimate in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. Thanks, that means a lot.

    • So sorry you're going through this. Hope the recovery goes smoothly

      • Keep going. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Laredo

        • Thanks for sharing this, Andrew. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. God bless.

          • shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. All the best

            • Rooting for you, Andrew. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

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