Help Jojo heal and find his happily ever after

$260 of $800 goal
Given by 8 generous donors in 14 days

Help Jojo get the surgery he needs to live pain-free and find the loving forever home he truly deserves

Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay

Update - thank you everyone, in less than 4 hours we raised all the money required and Jojo is booked in for surgery on Monday ❤️ he will be on the road to recovery and available for adoption in no time!

Meet Jojo – a sweet, resilient boy who has already been through more than any dog should. Jojo came to us from a heartbreaking situation where love, care, and safety were all missing. But despite his rough start, Jojo is now discovering what it means to be safe, cherished, and part of a family, thanks to one of our incredible foster carers.

Jojo’s journey to healing, however, still has a hurdle: Cherry Eye – a painful and uncomfortable condition that affects the gland in his third eyelid. Cherry Eye causes the gland to become inflamed and protrude, leading to irritation, dry eye, and ongoing discomfort. Without treatment, Jojo’s pain will continue, and the condition could worsen. 💔 It’s heartbreaking to see a dog finally begin to trust and thrive, only to be held back by something so treatable.

The good news? Cherry Eye is fixable. With a simple surgical procedure, Jojo can be pain-free, healthy, and ready for adoption into the loving forever home he deserves. The surgery typically costs much more, but thanks to the generous support of our local vet, we’ve secured a discounted rate of $800.

We’re reaching out to our community – dog lovers, animal advocates, and kind-hearted supporters – to help us raise the funds needed for Jojo’s treatment.

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Donations will go directly toward Jojo's Eye surgery, easing his pain and giving him the happy, healthy life — and forever home — he deserves. Every dollar brings this sweet boy one step closer to a brighter future.

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Jojo’s Surgery Update  20 May 2025

Kia ora everyone,

We’re so happy to share that Jojo had his surgery yesterday—on both eyes!

While his eyes are still a little red and healing, the great news is that they are no longer sticking out. The surgery went smoothly, and this brave boy is already on the road to recovery.

Last night, Jojo enjoyed his tea and even a few well-deserved treats. Although he’s still a bit disoriented with his cone collar (who wouldn’t be?), he’s adapting quickly—and true to form, he made his way straight to his sanctuary spot on the couch.

Thank you all for the incredible support and aroha that made this possible. Your donations have truly changed Jojo’s life—and we can’t wait to share more updates as he continues to heal.

With gratitude,

The Ruahine Animal Rescue Whānau

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Heather
Heather on 16 May 2025
$40
Faye
Faye on 16 May 2025
$20
Tayla
Tayla on 16 May 2025
Good luck Jojo
$20
Glenn
Glenn on 16 May 2025
$10
Niamh
Niamh on 16 May 2025
$20

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This campaign started on 16 May 2025 and ended on 30 May 2025.