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Save Ollie: Walker can't afford the emergency vet

A German shepherd named Ollie needs emergency surgery - a $2,150 bill the family can't cover.

🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States2,779 views
Walker W. Arnold
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Sacramento
Ollie is my German shepherd of six years. On 19 October we rushed to Sacramento Animal Hospital with a tumor on the spleen. The vet recommends emergency surgery, and the estimate came to $2,150. They have stabilized Ollie, but the treatment can't wait beyond February. Ollie is more than a pet - Ollie got me through my hardest year. I have already put $150 toward the bills and asked for a payment plan. Whatever I can't raise, I'll repay to anyone who needs it back. If more is raised than needed, the surplus goes to Sacramento Animal Hospital's charity fund for other animals. Where the $2,150 goes: • Diagnostics (X-ray, bloodwork): $175 • Hospitalization (2 nights): $810 • Emergency surgery: $1,165 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Walker

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  • Imani Joyce Mukasa🇹🇿Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Carter G. Wright🇺🇸Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Ángel F. Sandoval🇪🇸Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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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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    Really cared about my situation

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Bahir Dar

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Walker.

      • Walker W. ArnoldOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        It's all in the list in the story. diagnostics (X-ray, bloodwork) is the big one at $175, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.

    • I hope things turn around soon. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Casablanca

      • Sending good thoughts, Walker. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Jakarta Barat.

        • thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

          • Praying for you. Poor Ollie, hope they feel better soon. Thinking of Sacramento.

            • Give Ollie a hug from me.

              • Kamau Musyoka JumaPhoto verified

                Thanks for sharing this, Walker. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

                • Lawrence R. FernandezVerified organization

                  Hope things get better soon. Poor Ollie, hope they feel better soon. Love from Lagos.

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