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Ottie needs surgery to repair her broken leg

$3,050 of $10,000 goal
Given by 44 generous donors since yesterday

Ottoline the rehomed greyhound has broken her leg in several places and requires specialised orthopaedic surgery to put it back together

Christchurch, Canterbury

Ottoline ( Ottie) is an almost 2 year old greyhound came to us as a pup, and has been working in the counselling department of the school where I work, supporting students ( and staff) when they need a cuddle or a welcome distraction from their days. She is loving, mischievous, bouncy and snuggly, and she loves chewing sticks, stealing snacks, licking noses and doing zoomies on the grass. Unfortunately on Tuesday she ran WAY too fast and broke her front leg in several places. Now she needs specialist (and expensive) surgery to get her back on her feet and back to school. Her surgery and physiotherapy will cost almost $10,000, so we are asking that if you would like to help in any way we would really appreciate it.

She has been incredibly brave,and has won the hearts of the medical staff, who are working very hard to piece her back together and get her back to school where she can brighten people’s days again.

Thankyou for your care and support.

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The money raised will go directly towards paying for the cost of Ottoline’s surgery.

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Day one at home has gone smoothly   16 April 2026

Ottie has had a good day at home, resting and recuperating. Her medication regimen is pretty rigorous, so Matt had been on his toes all day. She is comfy, warm and full, and has settled in for the evening. First day of physio tomorrow so she will need a good sleep ( so will Matt).

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J & L
J & L 20 mins ago
$20
CAROLYN HEYWARD-JUDD

Thankyou for your kindness. Much appreciated 🙏

CAROLYN HEYWARD-JUDD
Patricia
Patricia 10 hours ago
$20
CAROLYN HEYWARD-JUDD

Much appreciated Patricia 🙏x

CAROLYN HEYWARD-JUDD
Sian
Sian 11 hours ago
Hope all goes well for Ottie x
$50
CAROLYN HEYWARD-JUDD

Oh Sian, that’s so very kind. Thank you ❤️

CAROLYN HEYWARD-JUDD
Paul
Paul 11 hours ago
$40
CAROLYN HEYWARD-JUDD

Thankyou Paul. We really appreciate your generosity 🐾

CAROLYN HEYWARD-JUDD
Sally
Sally 11 hours ago
Best wishes for everything to go well.
$20
CAROLYN HEYWARD-JUDD

Thanks Sally, that is very kind of you 🙏

CAROLYN HEYWARD-JUDD

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This campaign started on 15 Apr 2026 and ends on 15 Jul 2026.