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Save Maple: Nora can't afford the emergency vet
A German shepherd named Maple needs a hospital stay and surgery - a $2,150 bill the family cannot cover.
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Maple is my German shepherd of three years. On 24 November we rushed to Los Angeles Veterinary Centre with a foreign object blocking the intestines. The vet recommends a hospital stay and surgery, and the estimate came to $2,150.
They have stabilized Maple, but the treatment can't wait beyond February.
Maple is more than a pet - Maple is the reason I get out of bed. I have already put $120 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 Los Angeles Veterinary Centre and I'll share the invoice and an update on Maple's recovery.
Where the $2,150 goes:
• Emergency surgery: $990
• Hospitalization (3 nights): $460
• Medication and follow-up visits: $350
• Diagnostics (X-ray, bloodwork): $350
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Nora
Updates from Nora
Small update. $560 so far, the plan for emergency surgery is now scheduled.
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“Hope things get better. Thought of Nora all day after reading this.”
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everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 32 people at work. God bless.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Nora?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about emergency surgery, advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.
Thanks for sharing this, Nora. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted.
good luck, Nora. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
Good luck. Give Maple a hug from me. All the best
Sending good thoughts, Nora. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Santos donated after I showed her your page
Take care. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Los Angeles.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nora.
It's all in the list in the story. emergency surgery is the big one at $990, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.
best of luck, Nora. We've got a rescue too so I know how much they mean
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Turin
Thanks for sharing this. Give Maple a hug from me. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Jakarta Barat
Rooting for you, Nora. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Hyderabad but we're thinking of you.
I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Addis Ababa
Stay strong, Nora. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Rooting for you. Hope you get there. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Arlington.
Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Novosibirsk.