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Emergency vet bill for Ziggy in Austin

A rescue greyhound named Ziggy needs orthopedic surgery - a $1,250 bill the family can't cover.

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Lily H. Obrien
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Ziggy is my rescue greyhound of three years. On 13 February we rushed to Austin Veterinary Centre with a tumor on the spleen. The vet recommends orthopedic surgery, and the estimate came to $1,250. They have stabilized Ziggy, but the treatment can't wait beyond May. Ziggy is more than a pet - Ziggy is a retired therapy animal who has comforted dozens of patients. I have already put $280 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 Austin Veterinary Centre and I'll share the invoice and an update on Ziggy's recovery. Where the $1,250 goes: • Hospitalization (3 nights): $590 • Medication and follow-up visits: $380 • Diagnostics (X-ray, bloodwork): $280 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Lily. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care!

    • take care, Lily. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in London but we're thinking of you. All the best.

      • Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Hồ Chí Minh City but we're thinking of you. All the best

        • Sending love, Lily. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours!

          • Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Munich

            • you're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Hồ Chí Minh City but we're thinking of you. God bless.

              • rooting for you, Lily. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.

                • Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Cairo.

                  • Gabriella F. EspinozaID verifiedPhoto verified

                    Keep going, Lily. Looking forward to the next update.

                    • Praying for you, Lily. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Nashik

                      • sending strength, Lily. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Austin.

                        • it takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 25 people at work.

                          • Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Springfield.

                            • so sorry you're going through this, Lily. Hope you get there.

                              • Ali Hüseyin AltunAddress verified

                                Good luck. Give Ziggy a hug from me. God bless.

                                • stay strong, Lily. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

                                  • Take care, Lily. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.

                                    • Rooting for you, Lily. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

                                      • Hang in there, Lily. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

                                        • Revathi WarrierAddress verified

                                          thinking of you, Lily. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

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                                            • Give Ziggy a hug from me. Greetings from Victoria.

                                              • Angel M. BennettID verified

                                                Thinking of you and your family, Lily. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 32 people at work.

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