Simon’s Surgery and Recovery
Fundraising campaign by
Nicola Crowhurst
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CA$565.00raised of CA$6,000.00 goal goal
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Campaign Story
Simon was struck by a car on Tuesday, January 12th on a rainy, dark evening.
He was admitted to the vet with 5 broken ribs, bruised liver, lungs, one collapsed lung lobe and a herniated intestine. He was stabilized and surgery was performed to replace his intestines.
Simon is generally a happy, loving dog and we were not ready to say goodbye, although financially that would have been much easier.
Any help that you can give would mean the world to my family, including my 2 lovely girls, ages 7 and 10.
Thank-you for your support!
Organizer
- Nicola Crowhurst
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- Jean Agar
- Donated on Jan 24, 2016
- Terri English
- Donated on Jan 22, 2016
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 16, 2016
Right on track with recovery!
Update posted by Nicola Crowhurst at 01:28 amHere's a fun youtube video for you.Simon is eating his favourite food; cucumber.He's got lots of his energy back and his activities are still limited but hopefully in 1 months, he'll be able to jump and go for walks.
Simon eating today; here is the video I promised!
Update posted by Nicola Crowhurst at 10:27 pmFood preferences and pain medication
Update posted by Nicola Crowhurst at 07:42 pmSimon has kept his food down for over 24 hours!!! :D Yay!I have been offering him a variety of food but he has been happiest with pumpkin heart-shaped cookies and rice puff cereal. I wasn't able to get the canned pumpkin into him, so I decided to try the cookies
Sensitive tummy but bright attitude
Update posted by Nicola Crowhurst at 03:11 pmSimon is eating some food but not reliably.Drinking some water, but not much.His tummy seems really sensitive still (not keeping all his food down yet)Must be that so much healing is happening in the rest of his little body. The digestion is getting second dibs...Medications are slowing down. Heavy pain
Vet visit today
Update posted by Nicola Crowhurst at 05:37 amSo we visited the vet today and it was really productive!She suggested that the medication which was making Simon sick was likely the antibiotics. Did you know that your dog can get an injectable course of antibiotics that eliminates the nausea and need to administer? Wow!!! I am so impressed.. . . . .
Simon eating some rice and saying hi to the camera
Update posted by Nicola Crowhurst at 04:28 pmUps and downs
Update posted by Nicola Crowhurst at 11:14 amThis has been a tough 24 hours and we're still perplexed but having faith in Simon's will to recover.Simon has been reluctant to drink water and is very fussy about food. This hasn't changed yet.He did eat a small amount of rice last night at 6:45 (brown, delicious rice). When. . . . .
Here is a video of Simon getting outside today
Update posted by Nicola Crowhurst at 01:14 amhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdxPtUrAmOI
Simon has been discharged!
Update posted by Nicola Crowhurst at 09:32 pmWe were able to pick up Simon and take him home at noon today.He is on strict bed rest for 2 weeks. We have friends who have let us borrow their dog crate which is perfect for the job.After those 2 weeks, he must remain quite inactive for 2 months
It looks like Simon will be coming home today!!!
Update posted by Nicola Crowhurst at 06:22 pmUpdate on Simon:The vet phoned today and told us that Simon is now "bright".He is eating with encouragement, a special, calorie-dense food designed for recovery.They will attempt to administer his pain medication and antibiotics this morning.We visit at noon. The hope is that they will be able to discharge Simon. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- Jean Agar
- Donated on Jan 24, 2016
- Terri English
- Donated on Jan 22, 2016
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 16, 2016
- Lisa Chlysta
- Donated on Jan 16, 2016
Thinking of all of you! Blessings for Simon!
- Wilsons
- Donated on Jan 16, 2016
Get well soon, Simon!!
- Janie
- Donated on Jan 16, 2016
I wished I could give more but we are struggling with massive vet bills at the moment too. Hope and pray Simon continues to improve. Take care!!
- Heather Carey
- Donated on Jan 15, 2016
Hope Simon is back to himself soon. So glad he is being so well loved and cared for.
- Jacinda Dueck
- Donated on Jan 15, 2016
We love little Simon too!
- Beau
- Donated on Jan 15, 2016
Sending love. Wish we could do more. I will never forget your support after we lost my kitty. Be well. Xx
- Donna Richmond
- Donated on Jan 15, 2016
I keep thinking of your young Miss O's words the other day. She has so much faith in Simons strength. He is blessed to have a family that loves him so.
