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Help Tabitha save Teddy - surgery needed

Teddy, Tabitha's German shepherd, needs urgent treatment for a foreign object blocking the intestines costing $450.

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya1,419 views
Tabitha Waweru
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Nairobi
Teddy is my German shepherd of three years. On 8 February we rushed to Nairobi Animal Hospital with a foreign object blocking the intestines. The vet recommends orthopedic surgery, and the estimate came to $450. They have stabilized Teddy, but the treatment can't wait beyond April. Teddy is more than a pet - Teddy is a retired therapy animal who has comforted dozens of patients. I have already put $60 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 Nairobi Animal Hospital and I'll share the invoice and an update on Teddy's recovery. Where the $450 goes: โ€ข Medication and follow-up visits: $40 โ€ข Diagnostics (X-ray, bloodwork): $65 โ€ข Emergency surgery: $345 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Tabitha

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  • Uche Mercy Lawal ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10
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  • Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Nairobi.

    • is there anything that isn't money that would help Tabitha?

      • Tabitha WaweruOwnerAnswer

        Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about medication and follow-up visits, advice is welcome too. Fair thing to want to know.

    • So sorry you're going through this, Tabitha. Hope you get there. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

      • do you have the vet's estimate you could share with the moderators?

        • Tabitha WaweruOwnerAnswer

          Yes, I've it and I've sent it to the moderators. I'll also put a copy up in the updates with my details hidden. It helps to be asked.

      • Take care. Poor Teddy, hope they feel better soon. Don't give up. God bless.

        • Good luck. This could happen to any of us. I hope April is when things finally get easier. God bless.

          • Hope things get better soon, Tabitha. We've got a rescue too so I know how much they mean. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

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