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Save Maple: Nathan can't afford the emergency vet

Maple, Nathan's three-legged dog, needs urgent treatment for a ruptured cruciate ligament costing $1,900.

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Nathan Baker
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Salem
Maple is my three-legged dog of nine years. On 28 August we rushed to Salem Veterinary Centre with a ruptured cruciate ligament. The vet recommends a hospital stay and surgery, and the estimate came to $1,900. They have stabilized Maple, but the treatment can't wait beyond November. Maple is more than a pet - Maple walks my kids to the bus stop every morning. I have already put $240 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 Salem Veterinary Centre and I'll share the invoice and an update on Maple's recovery. Where the $1,900 goes: • Emergency surgery: $660 • Hospitalization (2 nights): $760 • Medication and follow-up visits: $195 • Diagnostics (X-ray, bloodwork): $285 Thank you so much.
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Updates from Nathan

  1. Thank you all. We're at 85% now ($1,615). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. We're at 13% thanks to 9 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  3. Update from Salem: the plan for medication and follow-up visits is now scheduled. We're at 45% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Vaishali C. ApteQuestion

    can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Salem

    • Nathan BakerOwnerAnswerID verified

      Thank you. If you're in Salem I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

  • Alejandra K. Velasco

    So sorry you're going through this, Nathan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

    • Ngân Nga Dao

      Thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.

      • Adnan Waqas Ismail

        sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest.

        • Kunal Tiwari

          Take care. This could happen to any of us. After 26 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Bogotá.

          • Lillian E. Mendez

            Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Quetta this morning. Thinking of Salem.

            $2,162.50 raised of $1,900

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