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Help Derek save Pepper - surgery needed

Pepper, Derek's German shepherd, needs urgent treatment for a ruptured cruciate ligament costing $1,350.

Anywhere in the worldPosted Dec 3, 20251,033 views
Derek Mendez
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Member since Dec 14, 2024 · Kelowna
Pepper is my German shepherd of thirteen years. On 30 October we rushed to the Kelowna Emergency Vet Clinic with a ruptured cruciate ligament. The vet recommends a hospital stay and surgery, and the estimate came to $1,350. They have stabilized Pepper, but the treatment can't wait beyond February. Pepper is more than a pet - Pepper is a retired therapy animal who has comforted dozens of patients. I have already put $300 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 the Kelowna Emergency Vet Clinic and I'll share the invoice and an update on Pepper's recovery. Where the $1,350 goes: • Hospitalization (3 nights): $830 • Diagnostics (X-ray, bloodwork): $340 • Medication and follow-up visits: $180 Every share and every dollar helps. - Derek

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  • Thinking of you, Derek. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

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