Help Poncha Heal – Our Brave Golden Girl Needs Your Support

Poncha, our sweet golden retriever puppy, has faced more in her short life than most dogs ever will. We brought her and her brother home in February at 9 weeks old, full of excitement and love.

But something wasn’t right. Poncha was constantly leaking urine. After multiple vet visits and tests, we finally got a diagnosis: ectopic ureter—a congenital defect where one ureter doesn’t connect properly to the bladder. This meant she had no control over her bladder a risk of long-term damage to her kidneys and bladder.

We booked her in for specialist surgery to correct it. The procedure involved relocating the ureter so her bladder could function properly. Thankfully, the surgery went well.

But our hopes were short-lived.

While her left ureter (the problematic one) is healing well, her right kidney, ureter, and bladder—which were previously healthy—have now developed encrustations (mineral build-up). This rare complication.

We’re now working with specialists to plan the next steps. She’ll likely need another major surgery to flush out and remove the build-up. It’s a complex and costly process, but necessary to give her the future she deserves.

We want to be clear—this is not her breeder’s fault. Golden retrievers are unfortunately prone to ectopic ureters, even in carefully planned litters.

If you’re in a position to help, even a small contribution would mean the world to us. Every dollar goes directly to Poncha’s care and recovery.

Thank you for being part of her journey.