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Please help Tessie get her tumours out

$1,220 of $10,000 goal
Given by 41 generous donors in 6 weeks

This page is to raise money for a very sweet shih tzu who needs surgery before the tumours spread

Auckland

In April, Tessie my 11-year-old shih tzu started having episodic panting and agitation. Tessie was lethargic, would barely eat, and she'd lost so much weight that I could feel her spine and pelvis. On 20/06, she had an abdominal ultrasound that showed two adrenal gland tumours with malignant characteristics. On 27/06 we saw a specialist and discussed options. Surgery was recommended as adrenal gland tumours are aggressive and often metastasise. Before the surgery referral, we would need a head, chest, and abdominal CT scan to check for metastatic spread and pituitary mass. At this appointment Tessie's bp was >300mmHg - we started her on bp medication immediately. On 2/07 Tessie underwent her CT scan and was diagnosed with a left adrenal gland tumour and a right-sided liver tumour. 25/07 Tessie had her surgical consult - the surgeon reviewed her notes and imaging and believes that Tessie is a good candidate for surgery and that it needs to be done as soon as possible.

Current situation

- Tessie has an adrenal tumour and a liver tumour, both need to be surgically removed

- They haven't spread to her lymph nodes or other organs so this needs to be done before it spreads.

How you can help

- Any donation, big or small will make a difference and is hugely appreciated

- Share with your friends, family, co-workers

Thank you for your support

Sophia x

Use of funds

The money raised will go towards paying for Tessie’s veterinary expenses, this will very likely be surgery but will also include medication, consultations, blood and urine tests etc.

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Surgery estimate  25 July 2024

Hi everyone

Tessie had her surgery consultation yesterday. They still are strongly recommending surgery ASAP. I have attached the estimate for anyone that wants to see.

Thank you to everyone who has donated ❤️ We are still really far from the goal :( can we please please please share Tessie’s page to so we can get closer and get Tessie’s surgery done

Sophia x

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Latest donations

Tracey
Tracey on 05 Aug 2024
You got this Tessie
$100
Sophia Alexeeva-Lum

Thank you Tracey ❤️

Sophia Alexeeva-Lum
Ally
Ally on 29 Jul 2024
Hope Tessie gets well
$20
Sophia Alexeeva-Lum

thank you Ally 🥰

Sophia Alexeeva-Lum
Thomas
Thomas on 28 Jul 2024
Good luck Tessie
$100
Sophia Alexeeva-Lum

thank you so much

Sophia Alexeeva-Lum
Private Donor
Private Donor on 28 Jul 2024
get well tessie 💓
Private
Sophia Alexeeva-Lum

thank you 🩵

Sophia Alexeeva-Lum
Stephen
Stephen on 28 Jul 2024
Hope Tessie has a full recovery ❤️‍🩹
$100
Sophia Alexeeva-Lum

Thank you so much Stephen ❤️ we really appreciate the support

Sophia Alexeeva-Lum

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This campaign started on 2 Jul 2024 and ended on 16 Aug 2024.