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Please Help Me Save Maggie

$6,130 donated
Given by 121 generous donors since yesterday

The dog who rescued me as much as I rescued her needs help

Wanaka, Otago

Please Help Me Save Maggie..

Maggie came into my life in the most unexpected way. One day she showed up at my front door after escaping her previous owner. She’d already had three owners in the first six months of her short life and she was terrified and unsure. But the moment I saw her, I just knew she was meant to be mine. Within a month she was officially my girl, and she hasn’t left my side since.

This morning, Maggie ran under the wheel of a moving vehicle on a 50km road. Somehow, the only major injury she has is a completely ruptured knee. The vets say she can make a full recovery, but she needs surgery, it costs $6,000. My “premium” insurance doesn’t cover this kind of injury.

I work two jobs, and I’m just getting by as it is. I would do anything for her, but I simply can’t afford this on my own. The thought of having to choose between going into debt I can’t afford or putting her to sleep is breaking me. She’s young, she’s strong, she’s full of life. She still has so many tail chases ahead of her, so many lake swims, so many cuddles. She truly is my best friend and the reason I get out of bed some days.

I hate asking for help, but I don’t know what else to do. If you’re able to donate anything at all, it could be the reason Maggie gets to run again and stay by my side where she belongs. Even sharing this helps more than you know.

Thank you for reading, and thank you from the bottom of my heart for anything you can give.

Use of funds

Maggie’s needs a full knee reconstruction- $6000. Any excess donations will go towards her ongoing care.

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Latest donations

Jen
Jen 24 mins ago
Dogs are the most loyal friends. Sorry this happened to yours and I respect your love enabled you to reach out for help for her. Happy healing Maggie!
$50
Robyn
Robyn 41 mins ago
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Mathew
Mathew 42 mins ago
$10
Gill
Gill 53 mins ago
A privilege to share in Maggie’s recovery. My dog is the reason I get out of bed too.
$50
Sally
Sally 55 mins ago
Maggie’s lovely, I’ve often patted her at Snap, she’s a gentle soul. Speedy recovery sweetie
$60

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This campaign started on 4 Dec 2025 and ends on 11 Dec 2025.