Help Benny's adventures be great again!

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Lets help Benny the rescue dog fund his cruciate ligament surgery and recovery!

Auckland

Hey everyone!

Well those of you who know Benny-boo will know what an awesome character he is and how he loves a good solid adventure as well as pats, sniffs, snuggles and invading your personal space!

Sadly he's had a sore hind leg and has developed a bad limp which after X-rays its suspected that he's got a partial tear of his cruciate ligament (this is yet to be confirmed by a specialist). This whole process has turned out to be quite the expensive exercise that I was not quite prepared for. Luckily I do have some savings so I am able to cover some of it but I fear with specialist fees, a possible CAT scan and more x-rays and on going recovery and rehabilitation expenses that keep getting thrown at me, I am having to reach out to see if anyone is willing to help my old mate get back to adventuring, he's still got many years left in him and I would love for him to make the most of them, with your help!

I have had benny for approx 7 years, he's a rescue of unknown breeds, all I know is that he's the most amazing part of my life and I want him to live his best life!!

So far I have already spent approx $1500 in the last week on one consult and x-rays and I've had numbers thrown around of up to about $12,000 for this overall not including what I have spent already, quite a scary amount that I simply can't cover on my own so anything will help! So far I have already spent approx $1500 in the last week on one consult and x-rays and I only have so much savings.

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Veterinarian and specialist consultations, X-rays, Cat scans, surgery, medication and any other on going medical bills relating to this operation

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We have a surgery date!   5 December 2022

Hey everyone, first up Benny has been doing ok, he’s still sore and only using three legs but the pain killers are helping at least so I don’t think he’s too uncomfortable! I’ve been taking him for short 5 min walks to get his daily sniffs and also playing in a small capacity when possible.

As for the surgery date, that’s booked in for the 15th December and I should be able to take him home the same day, it will be 6 weeks of crate rest and toilet breaks on lead only, then we start with rehabilitation for the remainder 8 weeks, it’s going to a be a tough road so feel free to come give him some pats and a belly rub, he’ll appreciate it!!

Thanks again for everyone’s staggering generosity!!!

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Latest donations

Edward
Edward on 09 Dec 2022
You got this bud
$50
Yaya
Yaya on 07 Dec 2022
Damn you Dev, :D I was getting the OC shakes, good luck with yr surgery Benny Boi
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Dev
Dev on 06 Dec 2022
Good idea Lisa
$13
Lisa
Lisa on 06 Dec 2022
Well, it's back to being uneven and my OCD is kicking off... just another little top up
$23
Dev
Dev on 06 Dec 2022
I saw Lisa's comment from 23 November and...well...how could I not
$17

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This campaign started on 9 Nov 2022 and ended on 9 Dec 2022.