Help Rogue get the medical testing and care she desperately needs

$4,240 of $6,000 goal
Given by 53 generous donors in around 3 months

Help Rogue receive specialist testing and care at Massey Veterinary Hospital.

Miramar, Wellington

My dog, Rogue, is the single most important being in my life. She is the most loyal, clever and intuitive creature I have ever met and has seen me through a lot of hardship. Over the span of a week from the 20th to 27th of May she lost the muscles on one side of her face. When we saw the vet yesterday we were told that she needs an MRI to determine if she has damage to her trigeminal nerve or if she has a nerve sheath tumor. There are 50/50 odds of either and if she does indeed have a tumor, it is likely inoperable due to it's location. The MRI needs to be done by a specialist and is going to cost somewhere between $4,000-$8,000. I have savings for emergencies such as this but not enough to cover the cost of the MRI upfront (which Massey needs) and to cover radiation therapy if she does indeed have cancer. If the issue is non cancerous, it is easily managed with medication and she could still live a long and happy life, which is why I am so desperate to get the testing that will determine this. I am not someone who asks for help, especially financial, but for my baby I will do anything. Any contribution is beyond appreciated and if there are surplus funds raised they will be donated to an animal charity (either HUHA or the SPCA).

Ella Rigby-Crayford's involvement (page creator)

Rogue is the most incredible and loving dog I have ever met. She has been by my side for everything in the last 3 years. Rogue is beloved by all who meet her and for good reason, she is loyal, sweet, incredibly clever and fun.

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The cost of the MRI testing and if needed, radiation therapy.

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Update as of 29.05.25  29 May 2025

Rogue has been booked for her consultation, full work up and MRI on the 9th of June. There is one MRI slot per week so if she is unable to get that weeks one then she is guaranteed the next available. The latest estimate we've received for this from Massey is now between $4,000 - $6,000, much better than originally thought! I am feeling hopeful and deeply grateful for the kindness shown and an incredibly generous donations. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart <3

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Latest donations

Frankie
Frankie on 17 Jun 2025
❤️ aroha nui ki a korua - hope you’re better soon pierogi
$70
Lux
Lux on 08 Jun 2025
Love you my girl! Sending all my love to you and Rogue ❤️❤️❤️
$50
faith
faith on 03 Jun 2025
for sweet little rougey 🐾
$25
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 31 May 2025
$200
Hayden
Hayden on 31 May 2025
$20

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This campaign started on 27 May 2025 and ended on 27 Aug 2025.