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Murphy’s Journey to Recovery

  • Murph Update & look how he’s growing!

      21 November 2020
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    Murph is going well, no seizures since his meds and he’s creating havoc like a normal puppy at home! Our CT Scan is 8th December so that is the day we hear what is definitely going on with Murph.

    I just wanted to pop in to thank you all so much for your on going support in our bid to do everything we can to ensure our Murph has the best life possible. He really is a special wee boy and honestly we cannot thank you all enough for your love, hope, donations and support

    Love Victoria, Louie, Murphy & The Crew x

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    • 10/12/2020 by Sonja Lawson

      My dog Tigger went blind with cataracts and I did have pet insurance but it did not cover the eyes so I had to try and find the money. Due to Tigger's age I had to get money together quickly and Give A Little page fundraising was too slow. Luckily I found a finance company who funded the cataract surgery and other costs. Any money I get through Give A Little goes towards the loan that has interest attached. The eye specialist I took Tigger to was Dr Kellam Bayley in Wellington who was amazing. He is an amazing specialist and brilliant to deal with. If you decide to get an eye specialist to look at Murphy I recommend Kellam Bayley.

  • Facebook Online Auction Fundraiser for Murph

      14 November 2020
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    Hi Everyone

    We are looking for businesses willing to donate an item to this fundraiser you will be credited and tagged and we will give you full exposure

    #teammurph is not stopping until our boy is well and we are so overwhelmed and thankful for all of your support so far!

    This will be held on our Facebook page under our events on Saturday 21st November starting at 10AM

    Remember it’s hip to be square, so be there

    With Christmas just around the corner you could grab yourself some great NZ Made goodies!

    Please see link below or visit www.facebook.com/chewylouisdogbakery and see it under our events

    https://fb.me/e/bqNoCaTZF

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  • Murph Update Saturday 14th November

      14 November 2020
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    Murph had to go on more medication yesterday on top of his seizure meds

    His compulsive circling is a sign usually seen in older dogs so it is very concerning

    Unfortunately we cannot know the exact cause or plan of action until his CT Scan which is booked for 25th November

    We love you Murph!

    Please keep sharing this page beautiful hoomans!

    We are beyond grateful and have no words for your generosity when this year has been a struggle for most.

    We will pay it forward, we can promise you that!

    Murphy pictured with his big brother Louie

    #TeamMurph

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  • Murph Update

      12 November 2020
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    Hi Team Murph! MURPH UPDATE!

    Murph had a range of tests at VSG today and the results are now coming in tomorrow

    We are in the edge of our seats but hopeful!

    We have been booked in for an MRI Scan on the 25th or 26th November and we will then get the absolute results we need to take further action

    The cost of this treatment is huge, but he is under the best possible care, and he has also been placed in anti-seizure meds 3 x daily for a month until we can get to the bottom of his condition

    Turns out he has partial vision and the blindness is looking like it is secondary.

    Until then we would love everyone to keep sharing our Givealittle page as every little bit really helps towards Murphy’s treatment which has been quoted (so far) at $3500.00 (Plus the $1000 today for consults and tests) so your support has been so gratefully received!

    The cost of the tests / procedures to be undertaken at VSG include to the end of the day:

    - IV catheter placement

    - General anaesthetic maintenance and monitoring

    - Specialist imaging (MRI)

    - In-hospital medications and administration

    - Nursing care and monitoring

    - Day-stay hospitalisation and care

    https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/murphys-journey-to-recovery

    If anyone has any great fundraising ideas please do let me know! We would love to keep the momentum going!

    This ones for you Murph! We love you!

    Arohanui

    Victoria, Louie, Murphy & The Crew x

    #teammurph

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  • Where your generous donations are going

      12 November 2020
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    Hey Team Murph!

    Just adding a pic of today’s procedure costs

    We find out some results this afternoon and it looks like our Murph with also need an MRI Scan as well so please share our Givealittle page if you can

    Again, we couldn’t do this without you all and I feel like we owe you all so much, but for now we hope you can feel our utmost gratitude!

    We will update you all again this afternoon with results

    Much love, Victoria, Louie, Murphy & The Crew x

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  • Murphy’s Specialist Visit Today!

      12 November 2020
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    Well I am wide awake still in anticipation of the visit today at 10:30am

    I’m feeling nervous but glad the day has come to find some answers!

    I will update you all as soon as I possibly can and let you all know the outcome of today’s visit.

    I know half of NZ is behind us here and I can feel the love, and so can Murph Smurf!

    Chat soon! This ones for you, Murph! We love you! #teammurph

    Hugs. Victoria, Louie, Murphy & The Crew x

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  • Murph’s Appointment Verification

      9 November 2020
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    Just wanted to show the appointment verification to all of Murph’s amazing extended family x

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  • Thank you!

      9 November 2020
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    We have 3 more sleeps before the specialist visit and I’m feeling super nervous! But I just wanted to say thank you to each and every one of you who has supported our Murph and I hope to pay this forward one day soon!

    We can feel the love and because of that, I just know we will have a positive outcome!

    Love Tori, Murph & The Crew x

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    • 09/11/2020 by Donna

      Hi Tori, The Crew and most of all Murph.

      The team at VSA are amazing. I have just has final sign of on my boy Teddy who had to have both knees on back legs operated on. He is a retriever. I cannot rate the team highly enough. They are wonderful and care so much for the animal.

      Good luck Murph. We wish you well.

      Donna (Simba, Teddy and Nayla).