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Save Levi
Here since: Feb 5, 2007
Female, 26
Carol's pet and best buddy
White Lake, Michigan, USA
Languages: English

Levi is suffering with seizures and has been strongly advised to have a CAT scan and spinal fluid tap to find the cause.


First things first: Hello!  My name is Carol and I am writing for my 2 year old puppy, Levi.  I saw him in a pet store window when he was five months old (the oldest puppy there)- a mix of Lord only knows and he stole my heart with his bright blue eyes and bounds of energy.  He is my first dog and I can honestly say I had no idea what I was getting into.  (Does anybody really?!)  He's been patient with me though, and he has taught me about truly selfless love.


How it started: In October last year Levi had his first seizure.  After seeing the vet I was told that it may be the only one he ever has and was sent home.  In November he had the second.  That one was over thirty minutes of back to back legs thrashing, lips curled over teeth, buckets of drool pouring out of his mouth, followed by very heavy breathing technically called Grand Mal seizures.  He was immediately put on an anti-seizure drug, Phenobarbital, with regular check ups.  In December he had another, and another on January 1st. 

The last weekend in January he had 9 grand mal seizures in three days.  I took him to the emergency vet clinic Sunday night but didn't have the 800 dollars they were going to charge for me to leave him there over night for medicine and care.  I took him home then to the vet on Monday and was sent home with a higher dose of Phenobarbital.  Tuesday morning when I was getting ready for work in the morning I noticed facial ticks and body shakes - what is medically called Petit Mal seizures.  I took him to the vet again - in the 7 minute ride to the vet he had two in the car and waiting to see the vet he had countless more.  He was put on Potassium Bromide as a supplement to the Phenobarbital as well as Diazepam - or Valium.  They convinced me to keep him overnight.  The next day I called an animal neurologist and made an appointment.  It was at that appointment 3 days later that I found out my dog had not only been misdiagnosed as Epileptic but was also taking medicine that was toxic to him. 

He still needs tests to find out what the cause of the seizures are, but thankfully he is taking seizure medicine that is not toxic for him.  The tests that need to be run are between 2 and 3 thousand dollars.

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Friday July 29th: As an update Levi was doing much better for aproximately a month and a half but the seizures have returned and the need to get levi the test is increasing.  The money that has been generously donated thorough pop cans as well as monetary donations has been instramental in getting Levi his daily medicine and frequent follow-up tests he needs to check his blood and Potassiam Bromide levels. 

Levi had another seizure this morning and the test that the money is being raised for would scan his brain and spine to see if the cause can be found there.  The neurologist believes this will answer the big question as to what is causing these seizures.


Community caring: I am 25 and just starting out at my first 9 to 5 job.  I have spent everything I had saved and have run out of funds.  That doesn't mean that I have run out of hope or willpower to do everything I can for Levi.  I mentioned at work that I was thinking of a bake sale and I was given the idea for a can/bottle drive.  That same day I was given 66 dollars in cans to return from employees at the market research company I work for.  The next day an anonymous donor put 150 dollars on my account at the vet neurologist I was going to see on Saturday.  I have posted well over 700 fliers on doors in and around the neighborhood I live in and was given over 800 dollars in both can/bottle donations and money with encouraging notes and letters (one of notes mentioned this website to check out).  I am so appreciative for each and every thoughtful word and donation! 


What more could I ask: If you are looking at this website because of a flier I put on your door, thank you.  Any amount of cans or bottles helps a great deal!  As an update - I have been out posting fliers for Levi four weekends.  The last time I was out - in mid-may was the best weekend yet.  It is so encouraging to see the gap between the cost and the total amount raised get smaller.

Monetary contributions are, of course, welcome and necessary to get Levi the help he needs.  The neurosurgeon said the CAT scan and Spinal Fluid Tap will cost anywhere from 2,000 to 3,000 dollars.  The animal hospital has an account there, if you would like to donate directly to Oakland Veterinary Referral Services, "OVRS", please call them at 248-334-6877.  I believe you will need to know my name, Carol Denton, and please mention that the donation is for Levi.  I also have a PO box for anyone who would like to make a contribution through US mail.  The address is:

Carol Denton - PO Box 1033 - Union Lake, MI 48387

Kind words of encouragement or suggestions on other money raising ideas would also be welcome and very helpful. Feel free to contact me through US mail or email me at helplevi@hotmail.com

Hope: I know the road ahead is a long one, but with faith and a lot of work Levi and I will both make it out at the end, stronger, happier, and much more healthy.

My cat is fatally sick- HELP!!

My cat has been through a lot. Coming to me after being a shelter cat, I can`t even pretend to know the hardships she had before I rescued her 8 years ago. She is now 12 years old, and has a deadly disease.

 I must have gone through half a dozen vets, all of them telling me that they "arent quite sure if there`s anything wrong with her". They ran full diagnosis test, including blood, urine, fecese x-rays, you name it. Nothing! I must have spent over $3,000 on this, and noone is telling me exactly what is wrong. Until recently. Cryptoccus Neoformans- an extremely rare and DEADLY disease which is contracted from a fungus in PIGEON DROPPINGS... now that makes NO sense whatsoever since my cat is strictly an indoor cat and has NO contact with any other animals.

The cost of this medication is extreme. I got laid off and can barely make enough to feed us right now- especially with all the costs of just finding out the diagnosis. I don`t want my cat to suffer- she has constant diarreah, breaths SO heavily, coughs, and now there`s blood in her stool. I don`t want to put her to sleep. I love her, care about her, and need desperately for us to get through this illness so she can continue to be her normal affectionate spunky self. I just need enough to pay for her 2 month supply(over $700), and then after that i`m pretty sure i`ll have another job and be back on my feet enough to pay for any other costs.

Please Please Please help us! I`m mortified that I might lose my best friend just because I can`t pay for her medication. Anything would help greatly, and would be very appreciated. You can contact me at slana497@aol.com

 

Thank you.

Help Ginger
Here since: Jan 2, 2007
Female, 27
unemployed- computer analyst laid off
york, Pennsylvania, USA
Languages: english
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I am really sorry that your adorable puppy is going through such a horable ordeal. I just bought my future step daughter a puppy from the Humane Society named Chico. I understand the love of a pet. Im praying for both of you.
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Hello.  My name is Heidi.  I am trying to find some help in paying off student loan debt.  My mother had been paying for over $50K worth of student loans from when I graduated in 2002 with an engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York.  My mother told me this summer that she no longer was going to pay for these loans (which were only in my name) as she no longer feels that she needs to.  My family is not very close and she has, in other words, "disowned" me as I have decided to follow my heart and not follow exactly as she says I should.  Since, well, she was my mom, i did not think she would ever come back and break that promise of paying for these loans.  This debt is over $900/month and I am unable to make these payments.  This is a lot of debt that just all of a sudden landed in my lap and I really do need help.  Is there anyone out there that knows of where I may find grants to help me with this?  I know this is a huge amount, but i alread have arbitration people against me and any little bit will help.  Although i have an engineering degree, i have hopes to become a veterinarian some day and as long as I have this debt, this is a dream that will never come true.  Please help!  I want to be able to have a profound impact on this world, to the best of my ability which i truly feel would be as a veterinarian.  I want to help out as many animals and animal loving families that I can.  Thank you SO much in advance and happy holidays to you all!

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I wish you the best and will keep you in our prayers,which i believe very strongly does help.ALSO please post a link for people to see on my aidpage as i have it linked to lots of other sites,and maybe some people would also like to help you in some way. Last but not least try posting a few free blogs and set up a paypal account and you can make a donation button to put on your blogs so that people can donate instantly to your cause.Best of luck to levi,just sooo cute.

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Dog lover needs help.

Hi,

I am really in need of help right now and I hope a miracle will come my way. My dog of 12 years has an abscess tooth, which is broken. She needs to have the tooth pulled, as she is very swollen under her eye. The vet says that there are three roots to the tooth, and she can only see one. She will need x-rays and will have to do surgery on her to pull the abscess tooth. Total cost will run me over $400. That's a big problem, since I'm barely making ends meet now. I can't even miss some bills to get this done for her because I'm just too tight financially.

Are there any pet lover's out there willing to help? I can up load pics later on, as well as post exactly what the vet said if anyone needs proof this request is for real.

Thank you to everyone who send their thoughts.

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Here since: May 1, 2008
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Hello. My name is Megan, I am a signle mother of 3 with just enough income to get buy. Out family pet of 12 years required emergency surgery today. She is currently at the University of Penn in Philadelphia. Her expected bill is $5000. If I cant come up with the money, we will have to surrender her to the hospital. If anyone can help, please call the University of Penn and make a donation for Shakey. The number is 215-746-8911, or feel free to Google it.  She is scheduled to be released on May 5th, 2008The surname is Mohr. Anything would be appreciated. My children and I thank you!!!

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I'm a desperate inventor in need of financial help

hi my name is orlando wiliams I have a great ideal for a hands free shampoo machine for dogs and cats. I have a website www.HelpaPoorInventor.com I go into great detail with my financial situation please I would like to receive any donations you can spare to my project thank you and god bless

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Hi,

I am really in need of help right now and I hope a miracle will come my way. My dog of 12 years has an abscess tooth, which is broken. She needs to have the tooth pulled, as she is very swollen under her eye. The vet says that there are three roots to the tooth, and she can only see one. She will need x-rays and will have to do surgery on her to pull the abscess tooth. Total cost will run me over $400. That's a big problem, since I'm barely making ends meet now. I can't even miss some bills to get this done for her because I'm just too tight financially.

Are there any pet lover's out there willing to help? I can up load pics later on, as well as post exactly what the vet said if anyone needs proof this request is for real.

Thank you to everyone who send their thoughts.

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Here since: Mar 16, 2008
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dubai, uae
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now i am in dubai .but i have lakh of problems.i nneed urgently 10000 aed