Post by amberweber057 on May 23, 2014 3:10:54 GMT
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May 5,2014 Mr. Higgins had a slight limp. He was taken to the veterinarian immediately and put on medication. That same evening he
suddenly lost complete use of both his hind limbs. After seeing a
neurologist, he was diagnosed with T3-L3 myelopathy. Since I can not
afford surgery at this time, his condition is currently being managed
with medication. I had to choose this option knowing that without the
surgery the condition could progress resulting in permanent paralysis. I
was told there is a 90% chance that the surgery would be a success.
However, the success rate decreases the longer he goes without the
procedure.
Here is little background for those of you that do
not know him personally. He is only 3 years old. In 2012 he was picked
up by animal control as a stray in Kankakee. He was then rescued by a veterinary technician school. At the school he was a "patient" and
assisted in teaching technician students. I fell in love with him the
second I saw him walk into my school. They finally allowed me to adopt
him, and give him a home like he deserved. He is great with my children
and everyone he meets.
He has been through alot and deserves a
chance. He is truly my best friend. So I am asking everyone to please
help. Please share this with everyone you know. If I am unable to come
up with enough money for his surgery, which was estimated between $5500
and $7800, then the money will go towards a cart (doggie wheelchair).
This way he can at least be mobile again and enjoy life. I know he has
touched many and he is truly one of a kind. I really do love him more
than most would understand. Finally, I want to thank everyone in advance
for their help. Even if you can not help financially, you reading this
and sharing it with someone else helps. Thanks again for your time,
help, and compassion.
Help Mr.Higgins walk again!!!
May 5,2014 Mr. Higgins had a slight limp. He was taken to the veterinarian immediately and put on medication. That same evening he
suddenly lost complete use of both his hind limbs. After seeing a
neurologist, he was diagnosed with T3-L3 myelopathy. Since I can not
afford surgery at this time, his condition is currently being managed
with medication. I had to choose this option knowing that without the
surgery the condition could progress resulting in permanent paralysis. I
was told there is a 90% chance that the surgery would be a success.
However, the success rate decreases the longer he goes without the
procedure.
Here is little background for those of you that do
not know him personally. He is only 3 years old. In 2012 he was picked
up by animal control as a stray in Kankakee. He was then rescued by a veterinary technician school. At the school he was a "patient" and
assisted in teaching technician students. I fell in love with him the
second I saw him walk into my school. They finally allowed me to adopt
him, and give him a home like he deserved. He is great with my children
and everyone he meets.
He has been through alot and deserves a
chance. He is truly my best friend. So I am asking everyone to please
help. Please share this with everyone you know. If I am unable to come
up with enough money for his surgery, which was estimated between $5500
and $7800, then the money will go towards a cart (doggie wheelchair).
This way he can at least be mobile again and enjoy life. I know he has
touched many and he is truly one of a kind. I really do love him more
than most would understand. Finally, I want to thank everyone in advance
for their help. Even if you can not help financially, you reading this
and sharing it with someone else helps. Thanks again for your time,
help, and compassion.
Help Mr.Higgins walk again!!!
