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Save Archie: Alexandra can't afford the emergency vet

A rescue greyhound named Archie needs emergency surgery - a $2,700 bill the family can't cover.

🇺🇸 Brooklyn, New York, United States2,812 views
Alexandra M. Herrera
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Brooklyn
Archie is my rescue greyhound of three years. On 13 November we rushed to Brooklyn Veterinary Centre with pyometra. The vet recommends emergency surgery, and the estimate came to $2,700. They have stabilized Archie, but the treatment can't wait beyond February. Archie is more than a pet - Archie is the reason I get out of bed. I have already put $220 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 Brooklyn Veterinary Centre and I'll share the invoice and an update on Archie's recovery. Where the $2,700 goes: • Emergency surgery: $1,500 • Hospitalization (4 nights): $630 • Medication and follow-up visits: $320 • Diagnostics (X-ray, bloodwork): $250 Glad we found this place.

Updates from Alexandra

  1. Update from Brooklyn: the plan for diagnostics is now scheduled. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • what exactly is the $2,700 for?

    • Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. emergency surgery comes first ($1,500) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • We've got a rescue too so I know how much they mean.

    • How long do you have before February?

      • Yes February is the real date. I'm working on a few other things at the same time but this is the main hurdle. Good question.

    • Hope things get better soon, Alexandra. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

      • Best of luck, Alexandra. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Toronto donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

        • any update on how things are going in Brooklyn?

          • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

            • Has the vet's estimate been checked by the HelpBLESS team?

              • I sent the vet's estimate in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. Thanks for asking.

            • Thinking of you, Alexandra. Hope this works out for you. God bless.

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

                • Thank you. If you're in Brooklyn I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

              • Praying for you. Shared this with my family. Love from Aswan.

                • who gets the funds, you or the vet clinic?

                  • I pay the vet clinic and post the receipt here so you can see where it went. Thanks for asking.

                • Keep going, Alexandra. Poor Archie, hope they feel better soon. Take care

                  • Poor Archie, hope they feel better soon. Blessings.

                    • Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                      • Good luck, Alexandra. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

                        • Thanks for sharing this, Alexandra. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Coyoacán.

                          • Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Badagry this morning.

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