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Help Stephen Fly Home to New Zealand

$9,775 of $6,000 goal
Given by 166 generous donors in 14 days

I am fundraising to relocate my disabled dog to New Zealand.

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As this campaign has taken off and flown like the wind, we have decided to move the end date up to April 29, 2022 1:59 A.M. If you or anyone you know is interested in donating to Stephen’s cause, please direct the donation to one of the following pages. Let’s get these furballs some help!!

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/save-gus

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/urgent-surgery-for-mila

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/for-border-collie-jasper-with-the-kindest-heart

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/razor-the-greyhound-needs-your-help-please

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-remi-have-his-beautiful-face-put-back

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ava-needs-your-help-to-support-paying

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-abandoned-animals-in-ukraine

Once again, we want to thank everyone for donating to this campaign. It has been mind blowing to watch it take off and has been a source of high spirits around the Foote&Co household!

Use of funds

The entire process costs ~NZD$20,700. Katrina and David have saved about half and will continue to save. All donations will be put towards Stephen's relocation fees, which need to be paid in full prior to his departure from China.

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Spring update!  18 September 2023

Hello! We’ve had tons of family time since Stephen landed in our arms with a look that said "where were you guys?" Before our boy flew in, we had drama surrounding his quarantine booking and switched pet agents due to communication issues. The quarantine facilities in AKL rejected boarding him due to his needs. Thankfully Canterbury Quarantine Services saw beyond his disability. The hiccups delayed his flight date but fortunately Stephen's aunty took exceptional care of him...aaand his grandma spoiled him senseless.

Oh! Stephen said he’s writing now!

Hi! Ready to catch pupdates on my pawsome life adventures?

I went kayaking with my pawrents for the first time ever. Paws up to sun time! Hats off to Ba for doing most of the kayaking because Ma kept taking pictures of me. (middle)

I visited Ma’s work! I am the gentlest dog with kids. I didn’t know Ma had more children than me but she said I am the bestest boy so I will let her keep working. (top L)

Baba's parents came to visit. I let them talk to my pawrents between petting me. They took us all to Days Bay for a special sniffaroo. (top R)

GUYZ I have a masseuse. It’s Lorna from Wellington Canine Bodywork. I love Lorna so much I hop into the sunroom when she comes. She helps me relax as I gnaw on toys. Win win! (bottom R)

One of my favorite pastimes is sunbathing. Ma and Ba move my bed to the sunbeams in the afternoon. One day they're going to come home to a hot dog on a bed! (bottom L)

With love,

Stephen, D, and K

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 29 Apr 2022
All the best !
$20
David Foote

Hi, kind stranger! Thanks for your support! All the best to you too and sending hugs from Stephen. x

David Foote
Vivian
Vivian on 29 Apr 2022
I am an ex Aucklander living in Sydney. I have a cat. Happy to help Stephen.
$30
David Foote

Hi, Vivian! Thank you so much for your support! We hope you enjoy Sydney. Wishing you well and sending hugs from Stephen!

David Foote
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 28 Apr 2022
All the best mate! I am a Chinese and I have a dog too. I am sure Stephen will love NZ.
$20
David Foote

Thank you, friend! We appreciate your kind words and support. Hugs from Stephen to you and your dog! x

David Foote
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Guest Donor on 28 Apr 2022
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David Foote

Thank you, kind stranger! We appreciate your help very much and wish you the best! Stephen sends hugs! x

David Foote
Jiaqi
Jiaqi on 28 Apr 2022
Best wish for yours.Hope everything is good.
$20
David Foote

Hello, Jiaqi! We hope everything is good with you as well. Thank you so much for your help and we greatly appreciate it. Hugs from Stephen!

David Foote

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This campaign started on 15 Apr 2022 and ended on 29 Apr 2022.