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Lucky's Rescue - Update [1]
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Date: 2023-12-12
We were due to pick Lucky up yesterday at 6PM but when we arrived, another discussion followed with the vet, who’d had time to investigate further. So we had to leave him in the hospital for another day.
Three of his blood counts are so far off normal the vet is considering a blood transfusion. Haematocrit (red cell count) is at 24% and should be 35-55%, so he has severe anaemia. He was so dehdrated that he wasn’t able to drink from a bowl. As you can see he’s on a drip of saline, glucose and antibiotics. I think he must be an amazingly tough dog to have managed to survive.
I’d like to thank Herky Gal for suggesting I set up a Go Fund Me. His leg operation is going to be expensive, but on our second visit yesterday we learned that the treatment for heartworm is going to also be expensive, maybe even moreso. We’re pensioners on a fixed income so it could wipe us out for a while. I found that I couldn’t use Go Fund Me in Mexico, but after some research I discovered DonorBox.org and have set up an account there: donorbox.org/…
I’ve never asked for donations before, though we’ve rescued I think 8 dogs and 2 cats so far. Their needs were modest, they didn’t need such expensive care. I feel out of my depth. I also feel overwhelmed after reading all your comments, some of which brought tears to my eyes. Thanks all of you, especially those who rescue.
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