Help Finance Rex’s Therapy
Fundraising campaign by
xaqtly
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US$6,075.00Donated So Far
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Help this ongoing fundraising campaign by making a donation and spreading the word.Help Finance Rex's Therapy
What's Going On?
Rex recently had surgery to remove a testicle that had sort of merged with a tumor. The surgery went fine, but when he came out of it the doctors gave him a sedative that caused him to have a seizure and stop breathing. They got him breathing again, but since then he hasn't been able to use his legs. He can move them a little bit reactively, but he can't stand, walk or even sit up. He can't even roll over, he has to be flipped over by hand.
The doctors believe physical therapy will help him to recover, as he's shown improvement in leg strength after having water therapy a couple times and other kinds of physical therapy.
Why Do You Need Money?
When I got Rex, I started a savings account specifically to handle things like this, medical costs, emergencies, whatever. But it's not enough to handle long term recovery, and after spending over $12,000 already on his care, I am almost out of money. I easily had enough to cover his surgery and recovery, but not this long term disability. Every day he is there, it's another couple hundred dollars. While he was in the ICU it was almost $1,000 a day.
As a man, and as Rex's dad, it's not easy for me to admit that I'm going to fail in my responsibiity to care for Rex. All the preparations I made weren't enough, and there's nothing else I can do. If I can't keep paying for his rehab, I'll have to take him home where I have to leave him alone for 10 hours a day because I have to work.
My pride is not as important as getting Rex the help he needs, so now I'm asking for help. I'm already trying to cut my expenses to keep it going for as long as I can but I'm pretty close to hitting zero now and I'm out of options. This is all about Rex and keeping him in therapy so he has a chance to get better.
How Much Should I Donate?
I'm very aware that a lot of Rex's friends are rescuers, and rescuers never have any money. :) The minimum amount is only a dollar, and if that's all you can spare it's much appreciated. Every penny will help pay for his therapy and hopefully his recovery, and even if this only buys him another few days in therapy, it will make a difference.
Organizer
- xaqtly
Donors
- Jennifer Ashcraft
- Donated on Jul 29, 2013
Thinking of you and Rex, I praying he keeps getting better....God bless
- Revs & Jinx
- Donated on Jun 29, 2013
Thank You
Update posted by xaqtly at 02:04 pmThank you everybody, the response has been unbelievable. This will buy Rex much more time in therapy, and give him the best opportunity to get better. I'm very grateful for all of your help.
Donors & Comments
- Samantha Lord
- Donated on Aug 03, 2013
It's wonderful to see Rex's recovery coming along so well. Only just found your facebook page and hope that my small contribution will help with further strengthening physiotherapy appointments. Love from the UK and big hugs to Rex!
- Jennifer Ashcraft
- Donated on Jul 29, 2013
Thinking of you and Rex, I praying he keeps getting better....God bless
- Revs & Jinx
- Donated on Jun 29, 2013
- Patricia Grant
- Donated on Jun 22, 2013
- T-Rex
- Donated on Jun 21, 2013
hang in there brother! team husky... aaaRRRRoooOOOOOOOO!!!
- T-Rex Tran
- Donated on Jun 21, 2013
Be strong you two. Arrroooooooooo.
- Guest
- Donated on Jun 10, 2013
- Teri
- Donated on May 31, 2013
So pleased to see Rex progressing. I hope he'll be back to his old self again soon and home with you x
- Comet & Aurora
- Donated on May 30, 2013
From one pet parent who won't give up on her fur-kids either, kudos for sticking with Rex while he continues to fight for his reovery!
- Dashi
- Donated on May 30, 2013
Hi. Great to see the love you have for Rex and how well he's doing. We've just had a lump removed from Dashi's shoulder, but luckily there have been no complications. Stay well and be happy. xxx Dashi
It's wonderful to see Rex's recovery coming along so well. Only just found your facebook page and hope that my small contribution will help with further strengthening physiotherapy appointments. Love from the UK and big hugs to Rex!