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A tabby kitten named Buddy needs emergency surgery - a $1,450 bill the family can't cover.

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Dustin N. Reynolds
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Buddy is my tabby kitten of nine years. On 10 February we rushed to Leeds Veterinary Centre with a tumor on the spleen. The vet recommends emergency surgery, and the estimate came to $1,450. They have stabilized Buddy, but the treatment can't wait beyond June. Buddy is more than a pet - Buddy is a retired therapy animal who has comforted dozens of patients. I have already put $210 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 Leeds Veterinary Centre and I'll share the invoice and an update on Buddy's recovery. Where the $1,450 goes: • Emergency surgery: $640 • Hospitalization (3 nights): $260 • Medication and follow-up visits: $230 • Diagnostics (X-ray, bloodwork): $320 Thanks for being kind about this. - Dustin

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  • So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. After 28 years in teaching I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless.

    • hope things get better soon, Dustin. Poor Buddy, hope they feel better soon. All the best.

      • sending good thoughts, Dustin. We've got a rescue too so I know how much they mean. I hope June is when things finally get easier.

        • Poor Buddy, hope they feel better soon.

          • Take care, Dustin. Your post was clear and honest. After 24 years in construction I know how hard it is to ask for anything.

            • Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Leeds.

              • Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

                • Good luck. Give Buddy a hug from me. Thinking of Leeds.

                  • So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Leeds

                    • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Red Deer.

                      • thanks for sharing this. Hope the recovery goes smoothly.

                        • You're not alone, Dustin. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Johannesburg.

                          • sending good thoughts, Dustin. Hope this works out for you.

                            • Good luck, Dustin. Give Buddy a hug from me. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Blessings!

                              • Wishing you peace, Dustin. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Gothenburg.

                                • Thinking of you and your family, Dustin. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

                                  • Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Leeds.

                                    • Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Bakersfield.

                                      • Stay strong, Dustin. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update

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