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Bring Maggie home

$14,970 of $24,800 goal
Given by 377 generous donors in 11 weeks

Hi, I'm James. I've been living and working as a photographer in Monterrey Mexico for the past two years while my wife completes her studies

Wellington

A year and a half ago, on a warm summers evening, a stray dog followed my wife home from the bus stop. As they both approached our front door, I was greeted by my wife and a helpless, unhealthy, and skinny but extremely excited dog. I fetched some ham from the fridge and water so she could eat, drink, and be on her way. As I gave her a pat and a cuddle, I noticed she was covered in hundreds of ticks. My wife and I spent hours picking the ticks off her, then gave her a shower. After this, she calmly walked over to the doorstep, and being exhausted, she tucked herself down to sleep.

The next day, we began to search for people willing to adopt her, but to no avail. As days went by, it was clear to my wife and myself that she would soon become our dog.

Since that fateful day, Maggie has become our family dog, and has helped me push through some of the toughest and lowest times in my life. I had never intended on getting a dog in Mexico as our time would eventually come to an end. That time has arrived. We are heading back to New Zealand in March 2017, and Maggie wants to come back with us.

Please help me bring Maggie home.

The cost of bringing Maggie back is extremely expensive because Mexico is a non-approved country. Here is what we have been quoted by an approved pet-relocator:

Moving Maggie from Monterrey, Mexico to Los Angeles including vaccinations, boarding, air freight, customs etc: $5000USD

Boarding 180 days in USA for import requirements: $5700USD

Management of all vet visits while in the USA: $2500

Move from USA to Auckland including air freight, customs, permits, etc: $4500.

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The total cost is estimated to be $17,700USD. That converts to $24,800NZD. Some might call me crazy, but having Maggie arrive in NZ: Priceless.

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THANK YOU!!!!! :-)  1 April 2017

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts!! We are so grateful for every donation that was given towards Maggie's journey home. We couldn't have done it without you all! We may not get to meet everyone in person but you will all hold a special place in our hearts forever. Gracias! Maggie, James and Karla xo

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 01 Apr 2017
Best of luck, I hope you all get back to NZ safely.
$50
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 01 Apr 2017
$25
Sue
Sue on 01 Apr 2017
Good on you for seeing it through - Good Luck.. May Maggie enjoy life as a kiwi dog when you finally get her home
$50
EThomas
EThomas on 31 Mar 2017
Love to Maggie
$20
cherrill
cherrill on 30 Mar 2017
all the best with Maggie
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This campaign started on 14 Jan 2017 and ended on 1 Apr 2017.