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Surgery to save Toa

  • Home now 🤍

      15 November 2025
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    Toa was sent home today and we've arrived back in Wellington.

    The surgery went well, with no big complications. He is sporting a new hair cut, some interesting head gear and floppy ears (we've nicknamed him Dobby).

    The team and Massey were great and reassured me that after the CT scan and the surgery, that they feel confident that this was defintley the best and only decision for him.

    Recovery might be long now, as it is appears he is certainly deaf and that will take a lot for Toa to get used to. (Although there are glimmers when the kids talk to him in their little high pitched voices)

    I'll continue to update, for now we are all so thankful to have him back home with us.

    Thank you all for giving us this opportunity, and to our vet Geri and Massey for their care and expertise.

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    • 18/11/2025 by Yvonne

      He’s still as handsome as ever!

  • Surgery Day

      14 November 2025
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    Hi Friends,

    Today is the day!

    Feeling a bit nervy and hoping everything goes well - the staff at Massey are pretty awesome and he doesn't seem as anxious as I thought he might be. Hoping the day goes fast and we get an update as soon as possible.

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    • 14/11/2025 by Liz Jones

      Good luck handsome boy. You will be better soon, no more pain.So happy that his op is finally happening Chels.

  • 🫶

      30 September 2025

    It is with so much happiness and gratitude that I am able to share the news that Toa will be able to receive his surgery 🥹

    We have been so blown away by the support and outreach created in such a small amount of time, I can't express how much it has meant to us as a whānau. We had no other option for Toa, and it has been heartbreaking to consider loosing him. It is through this platform and your support that we can now help him and enjoy so many more years with Toa.

    I will be back soon to give another surgery update when I am able, but for right now - thank you so very much to you all. I'll never be able to thank you enough for the kindness you have blessed us with.

    Ngā mihi nui,

    Toa and Chels xxx

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    • 01/10/2025 by Yvonne

      Incredibly exciting news. There is much love and support surrounding you all :)

  • Thank you!!!

      16 September 2025
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    We've been so blown away by the outreach of support we have had from our friends, whānau and beautiful strangers. We are feeling so positive and hopeful that this 2nd chance is going to happen. I will continue to update, but wanted to thank you all so much x

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