Our Turn to Ask for a Little Help.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Lawrencetown, NSANIMALS

 I know we get bombarded with dogs that need help and this time it's my turn. Megan is my friend's daughter and a recent graduate from Vet school. The surgery has to be done at a different clinic than the one where she works but Megan will be caring for Mimi after her surgery. They are getting close to reaching the goal of the fundraiser but just need a little extra help. All we are asking for are small donations to help get her to her goal. 

Created September 29, 2014

Megan Murphy

UPDATE #9

5 HOURS AGO

Mimi is in Moncton and doing well! We hope to have her back in Nova Scotia by Monday if all goes well! We are so close to being able to fund her surgery! Thank you everyone! Please spread the word, every penny helps. 

My name is Dr. Megan Murphy. I am a small animal veterinarian. I am very passionate about my job, love helping animals and being a voice for those who cannot speak.
The hardest thing about my job, and many vets would agree, are the cases we cannot help due to the cost of medical or surgical care.  
This is one of those cases and she needs our help! 

Mimi is  2 years old and has a herniated disc in her spine. She is paralyzed from the waist down and cannot walk. She needs a special surgery at the Atlantic Veterinary College. The cost of this surgery is 3500$ . Without this surgery, Mimi likely will not make it.  Her prognosis for recovery if she has surgery is very good at 90%.  

Her family are going through a very sad time and have recently lost two loved ones. They are unable to give her the care she needs at this time.  
I have taken over her care now but cannot financially fund her spinal surgery alone.  The clinic where I practice and I are only able to fund some of her expenses. She is a sweetie and we all want to help her very much. 

I am hoping through the generosity of friends, family and people who love animals, that we may be able to raise enough money to allow  Mimi to have her surgery and give her a chance. 

This case has really touched my heart and reminded me that bad things happen to good people all the time and sometimes they need our support.  Thank you for reading Mimi's story.  Any support is greatly appreciated but not expected, any little bit might help turn this sad case into a happy ending.

Thank you
Dr. Megan & Mimi

http://www.gofundme.com/surgeryformimi

Please don't feel obligated but if you have a bit of spare change laying around, we'll take it. :>)

Update from Meg. Mimi is doing wonderful! She is able to stand a little, is trying to move her legs and able to wag her tail a bit now too! Her recovery is expected to take up to a month. I am hoping to be picking her up this weekend and continuing her rehab at home. 
Thank you so much again to everyone for their help!

[BG and Gavin]

Happy to help a little. Only $90 more to reach the goal!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Thank you Sheri and BG, they are almost at their goal.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Okay, I'm in....and you're over goal....Woo Hoo!!!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Thank you Jane, MImi will be having her surgery in four days.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Thank you my friends, they have reached their goal and Mimi will have her surgery in four days. Megan is a bit overwhelmed with the support they have received. You can keep updated by following the same link but I will post an update after Mimi has her surgery.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm so glad this little dog is in such good hands. Good luck, Mimi! 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Goal was reached but there are always those hidden coats.  

No problem Donna. Ask anytime. I'm in

[Donna K & Quincy]

 Update:Mimi has had her surgery and is doing great!! Thank you Dr. Brett Tremble for doing her surgery! Thank you for everyone who donated and spread the word so we could fund Mimi's Surgery and get her the care she needed! 
Way to Go!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Heal quickly, little Mimi!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Ditto!

[Donna K & Quincy]

I thought you might like to see how Mimi is doing. 

[Donna K & Quincy]

Update on Mimi,
Mimi is doing wonderful! She is able to stand for almost 3 minutes now and moving both her hind legs trying to walk. She is able to wag her tail well now too!
We had her fitted to a Wheelchair on Sunday at K-9 Orthotics - she will be using her chair for the next 3-4 weeks as part of her rehab to help her gain muscle strength and learn to walk again. 
She is staying with me and getting along well with Angel, Hero and Cinderbelle (who sometimes hisses at her...) 
Mimi is off all medications now and very comfortable!
We thank you all so much for your support! Such a rewarding case, she deserves it! Thank you from the bottom of my heart 
Dr. Megan