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Help Patrick save Luna - surgery needed

A three-legged dog named Luna needs orthopedic surgery - a $1,200 bill the family can't cover.

🇺🇸 Louisville, Kentucky, United States2,646 views
Patrick N. Tillman
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Louisville
Luna is my three-legged dog of six years. On 19 June we rushed to the Louisville Emergency Vet Clinic with a ruptured cruciate ligament. The vet recommends orthopedic surgery, and the estimate came to $1,200. They have stabilized Luna, but the treatment can't wait beyond August. Luna is more than a pet - Luna is a retired therapy animal who has comforted dozens of patients. I have already put $290 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 Louisville Emergency Vet Clinic and I'll share the invoice and an update on Luna's recovery. Where the $1,200 goes: • Diagnostics (X-ray, bloodwork): $370 • Emergency surgery: $550 • Hospitalization (4 nights): $280 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Updates from Patrick

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($442 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Louisville: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. We're at 6% thanks to 6 of you. the plan for diagnostics is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Aubree T. Arnold

    Thinking of you, Patrick. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

    • Sakura Fumiko Harada

      Sending love, Patrick. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Nashik

      • Alexandra D. RoweID verified

        Good luck. Hope the recovery goes smoothly.

        • Melanie M. Hart

          Sending love. We've got a rescue too so I know how much they mean. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

          • Anton Daniel Horn

            You're not alone, Patrick. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

            • Fadi Ziad YoussefPhoto verified

              So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Duluth

              • Ángel J. Maldonado

                Sending love. Give Luna a hug from me. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from San Diego.

                • Lindiwe S. Lombard

                  Wishing you the best, Patrick. Hope the recovery goes smoothly. God bless

                  • Umar Shahid Baig

                    Give Luna a hug from me

                    • Mukasa Salim Maina

                      Best of luck, Patrick. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.

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