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Primrose's Spinal Surgery

$2,115 of $13,000 goal
Given by 39 generous donors in 6 days

To help fund urgent spinal surgery so 1 year old Primrose can live a pain free life.

Nelson

Primrose is my 1 year old Chinese Crested Powderpuff. She is a sweet wee girl with a zest for life.

After showing worrying signs, multiple vet visits and an MRI, we found out that she has Syringomyelia, Occipital Dysplasia, cerebellar herniation and a fracture in her spine. An intense result with a lot of words I don't understand!

She needs surgery and the quote is around $13,000 (excluding extra scans, travel and follow up treatments).

Primrose is still bright! She loves toys, her people, her friends and her life, and I want to give her the best chance at a pain free life.

Any help, big or small means more than I can say. This dog is my life, and I want to ensure that she continues to love the life she's living.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this.

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All money will go towards the surgery and any follow up treatments for Primrose.

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Surgery journey  16 December 2025

I have been so humbled and blessed by the donations that everyone has given us. It means more than we can say! Today we head south for a specialist consultation and all going well, Primrose will have surgery tomorrow. I will keep everyone updated with the journey this week, but wanted to say thank you to everyone.

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Donna Botha

Thank you so so much! I really appreciate it.

Donna Botha
Jacinta
Jacinta 9 hours ago
$20
Donna Botha

Thank you so much Jacinta, I really appreciate it!!

Donna Botha
Jonathan
Jonathan 14 hours ago
$25
Donna Botha

Thank you so so much, I really appreciate it!

Donna Botha
Graham
Graham 21 hours ago
Thinking of you, Donna, Aunty Heather, and Uncle Louis down there. Get better soon, and hope you can come visit us up here some day :)
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Donna Botha

Thank you so so much Graham. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you guys again soon

Donna Botha
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Guest Donor 24 hours ago
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Donna Botha

Thank you so so much! I so appreciate it x

Donna Botha

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This campaign started on 10 Dec 2025 and ends on 31 Jan 2026.