Life Saving Surgery For Esteban Our Mini Dachshund (IVDD)

$5,485 of $5,000 goal
Given by 105 generous donors in 14 days

Fund raising to get Esteban the mini dachshund life saving surgery.

Dunedin, Otago

Please Help Us Save Esteban’s Life

Esteban has been diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease, it has left him without the use of his back legs. It's heartbreaking to see our energetic, snuggly, crazy boy struggle to simply move.

Surgery is recommended by the specialist within 48 hours, but a life saving surgery such as this comes at a cost. ($11,000 -$14,000). Regrettably our Pet Insurance will only cover a very small fraction of this cost and unfortunately we cannot cover all of this with our current financial situation and young family.

This sweet, brave 5-year-old miniature dachshund has filled our lives with joy, laughter, and unconditional love since the day he was born. Now, he’s facing the biggest challenge of his life.

The surgery gives Esteban the best chance to walk again and share more precious years with us & his best friend Lulu the Rottweiler. Lulu and Esteban have never known life without each other, born a month apart, they spend every minute together!

We’re doing everything we can, but the cost of surgery, aftercare, and rehabilitation is more than we can manage alone. That’s why we’re reaching out—with heavy hearts and hope in our hands.

Every donation, no matter how small, brings us closer to giving Esteban the second chance he deserves.

With love & gratitude,

Esteban’s Family ❤️🐾

For a wee look into Esteban & Lulu's life with their wee family check out their Instagram: www.instagram.com/therottieandthesausie

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Surgery and aftercare costs for Esteban.

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Latest donations

Joanna
Joanna on 30 Aug 2025
Praying for successful surgery and speedy recovering ❤️‍🩹
$25
Megan
Megan on 29 Aug 2025
Much puppy love Esteban 🧡
$100
Bren + Roch
Bren + Roch on 28 Aug 2025
Cuddles to our wee nephew xx
$200
Anthony
Anthony on 28 Aug 2025
Wishing you the very best lil Esteban 🙏❤️
$13
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 28 Aug 2025
Stay strong Esteban
$20

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This campaign started on 25 Aug 2025 and ended on 8 Sep 2025.