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Save Milo: Araceli can't afford the emergency vet

A German shepherd named Milo needs emergency surgery - a $2,300 bill the family can't cover.

🇺🇸 Houston, Texas, United States3,631 views
Araceli T. Cabrera
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Houston
Milo is my German shepherd of six years. On 8 September we rushed to the Houston Emergency Vet Clinic with a ruptured cruciate ligament. The vet recommends emergency surgery, and the estimate came to $2,300. They have stabilized Milo, but the treatment can't wait beyond November. Milo is more than a pet - Milo is a retired therapy animal who has comforted dozens of patients. I have already put $190 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 Houston Emergency Vet Clinic and I'll share the invoice and an update on Milo's recovery. Where the $2,300 goes: • Diagnostics (X-ray, bloodwork): $190 • Hospitalization (2 nights): $590 • Emergency surgery: $1,520 Thanks for being kind about this. - Araceli

Updates from Araceli

  1. We're at 23% thanks to 15 of you. I made the first payment toward emergency surgery. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $1,570 raised so far (68%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Small update. $1,838 so far, I made the first payment toward hospitalization.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Truly grateful for the support

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Exactly what I needed

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Good luck, Araceli. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

    • Stay strong, Araceli. Give Milo a hug from me. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

      • You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care

        • we've got a rescue too so I know how much they mean. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

          • Thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Glasgow this morning. Take care

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