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Urgent and ongoing care for the fur kids Morgan dog, Gaius and Nova kitty

$200 of $1,200 goal
Given by 5 generous donors in around 4 months

My two cats have both been diagnosed with grade 3 dental disease and require ongoing care to relieve their pain and discomfort.

Canterbury

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**HELP FOR MORGAN DOG**

I think it's time to let my Morgie dog go...I have been in denial for sometime but she is fading away and I owe her dignity at the last... So now it is a matter of the ridiculous cost and steeling myself for a day I honestly hoped would never come for 17 years... She has been there by my side, loyal, understanding, forgiving, accepting and my best friend and companion in adventures all these years...a rescue that saved me over and over. I don't even know how to say goodbye...I don't want to because it means my best mate is gone forever...but letting her go on like she is, is selfish. How do I do this? I thought she would just pass in her sleep...but she seems as unwilling to accept her aged body and frailty as I am.

I have been quoted $300 for euthanasia and cremation so I can get my best girl back...I could never consider just leaving her. This cost is beyond me at the moment for the same reasons I had to ask for help for Nova and Gaius. The vet has said the bill must be paid upfront on the day...to be honest it all feels abhorrent talking about money in regards to my Morgie's passing... I was in tears when inquiring with the vet over the phone but I feel like morgs dog is fading away in front of me and I want to give her a peaceful painfree passing as soon as possible now that I have found the courage to make the decision.

Thank you for reading, I guess all of us who love our animal companions come to this point and her 17+ years have been pretty awesome, she went most places with me, she met lots of people and was loved by lots of people, winning them over with her sensitivity and playfulness... Considering life without her is bizarre to say the least, she has added so much goodness to my life I want to do right by her at this time and I am grateful to have been able to spend every day with her in her old age.

Much love <3

If you can donate towards this cause, any amount will be much appreciated.

**UPDATE for Gai and Nova**

They have both had their surgery and are recovering well. They still require special prescription food which is costly - $44 a fortnight. Also Gaius was diagnosed with a level 4/5 heart murmur which is reasonably serious and is likely to shorten his lifespan considerably, daily care involves keeping him calm and content.

The final vet bill for the dental surgery has come through and amounts to just over $1000, $600 less than first vets quote! The first month's donation are going directly towards the account, including a donation from an animal welfare organisation.

The amount still owing will be $700 so I am still in need of and accepting donations to Gai and Nova's Give A Little page. If you can help, any amount will make a difference. Donations already made are the reason why Gai and Nova were able to have the required surgery. Thank you, and head bumps from Gai and Nova!

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**Help For Morgan Dog**  25 November 2016

**HELP FOR MORGAN DOG**

I think it's time to let my Morgie dog go...I have been in denial for sometime but she is fading away and I owe her dignity at the last... So now it is a matter of the ridiculous cost and steeling myself for a day I honestly hoped would never come for 17 years... She has been there by my side, loyal, understanding, forgiving, accepting and my best friend and companion in adventures all these years...a rescue that saved me over and over. I don't even know how to say goodbye...I don't want to because it means my best mate is gone forever...but letting her go on like she is, is selfish. How do I do this? I thought she would just pass in her sleep...but she seems as unwilling to accept her aged body and frailty as I am.

I have been quoted $300 for euthanasia and cremation so I can get my best girl back...I could never consider just leaving her. This cost is beyond me at the moment for the same reasons I had to ask for help for Nova and Gaius. The vet has said the bill must be paid upfront on the day...to be honest it all feels abhorrent talking about money in regards to my Morgie's passing... I was in tears when inquiring with the vet over the phone but I feel like morgs dog is fading away in front of me and I want to give her a peaceful painfree passing as soon as possible now that I have found the courage to make the decision.

Thank you for reading, I guess all of us who love our animal companions come to this point and her 17+ years have been pretty awesome, she went most places with me, she met lots of people and was loved by lots of people, winning them over with her sensitivity and playfulness... Considering life without her is bizarre to say the least, she has added so much goodness to my life I want to do right by her at this time and I am grateful to have been able to spend every day with her in her old age.

Much love <3

If you can donate towards this any amount will be much appreciated.

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Erin
Erin on 27 Sep 2016
$20
mum
mum on 07 Sep 2016
I hope it all works out
$20
Anna Hawke
Anna Hawke on 04 Sep 2016
$100
Sara
Sara on 03 Sep 2016
It's horrible how expensive vets are. Wishing you all the best in raising the money you need
$20
Robin B.
Robin B. on 03 Sep 2016
Will share this on my FB page so my friends see this at least every 3 days.
$30

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This campaign started on 1 Sep 2016 and ended on 31 Dec 2016.