Help a Hero's Puppy's Broken Left Shoulder / Elbow
Goal:
USD $5,000
Raised:
USD $820
Campaign funds will be received by Ledina Demayo
Help a Hero's Puppy's Broken Left Shoulder / Elbow
We're reaching out to you with heavy hearts and hopeful spirits for Sydney, a brave 12-week-old Great Pyrenees with a story that tugs at the heartstrings. Yesterday, while bravely navigating his new world on the farm, Sydney encountered an unexpected challenge when one of the cows accidentally stepped on him, breaking his shoulder.
Sydney isn't just a puppy; he's the newest member of a family already facing their own battles. My sister, who has been out of work due to medical issues, and her husband, who recently retired from military service, are facing this unexpected financial hardship with resilience but need our community's support.
**The Surgery:**
- **Cost:** The surgery Sydney needs to mend his shoulder will cost around $5,000, covering the operation, anesthesia, and necessary follow-up care.
- **Procedure:** The surgery involves setting the bone, possibly with the use of pins or plates, and a comprehensive recovery plan to ensure Sydney can lead a normal, active life.
**Why We Need Your Help:**
This family is at a crossroads, doing all they can with the resources they have, but the financial strain of this emergency is too great. Your donation can be the difference between a life of pain and a life of play for Sydney. Every dollar donated brings us closer to ensuring Sydney can grow up to be the guardian and companion he's meant to be.
**How Your Donation Helps:**
- **$10** - Aids in covering post-surgery medications.
- **$50** - Pays for one of the many vet visits Sydney will need.
- **$100** - Helps with part of the surgical equipment costs.
- **$250** - Funds a significant portion of the anesthesia.
- **$500 or more** - Covers a substantial part of the surgery itself.
**Update and Transparency:**
We are committed to keeping everyone who supports Sydney informed. Through this campaign, we'll share updates, photos, and videos of Sydney's recovery, ensuring you see the impact of your kindness firsthand.
**Join Us:**
Please join us in giving Sydney the chance to heal, run, and protect once again. Your support can turn this challenging time into a story of recovery and joy. Thank you for considering Sydney's plight and for your generosity during this critical moment.
Recent Donations
Praying for a terrific recovery for Sydney 🙏🙏💕
Hope the recovery is fast!
Good luck.
Get well soon!
Sending love and prayers
I hope he feels better
Bless the work you do.
Sissy, going to try and get as much help as I can for lil Sydney. Love you!
Updates
Update #6
March 7th, 2025
Update #5
March 6th, 2025
Update on Master Sidney: Triumph Over Adversity
We are so grateful for your incredible support! Thank YOU!!!!!!!!!!
On February 28th, Master Sidney underwent an above-knee amputation of his left leg. He is now home recovering and is doing well overall.
There was an initial adjustment period where Sidney seemed unaware of the change, moving as if his leg was still present. However, he quickly realized the leg was gone, leading to a few days of understandable sadness. He was less active, vocalized his distress, and had a few tumbles as he adapted to his new reality.
In true Sidney spirit, his resilience has shone through! He has bounced back remarkably and is embracing life with renewed enthusiasm. He's back to romping, playfully barking, and even attempting to chase his feathered friends (though he's keeping his adventures close to home for now).
This is a testament to Sidney's incredible spirit. He is alive, healthy, and destined for a wonderful life full of joy. Looking ahead, we are tentatively planning for prosthetic fittings and training, opening up a world of possibilities for our brave boy!
We post photo soon.
Update #4
February 27th, 2025
We're heartbroken to share that Sidney's second surgery wasn't successful. To give him the best chance at a pain-free, happy life, we made the difficult decision to amputate his front left leg above the elbow. The surgery is scheduled for this Saturday.
He's recovering well at home from his previous surgeries and will be fitted for a K9 prosthetic when he's 12-16 months old. This has been a challenging journey, both emotionally and financially. We've already incurred $3700 in vet bills, with an estimated $3000-$4000 more needed for the prosthetic.
We're incredibly grateful for all the support and prayers for our brave pup. Thank You All!
We're confident that Sidney will adapt and continue to live a full and happy life.
Update #3
February 27th, 2025
We're heartbroken to share that Sidney's second surgery wasn't successful. To give him the best chance at a pain-free, happy life, we made the difficult decision to amputate his front left leg above the elbow. The surgery is scheduled for this Saturday.
He's recovering well at home from his previous surgeries and will be fitted for a K9 prosthetic when he's 12-16 months old. This has been a challenging journey, both emotionally and financially. We've already incurred $3700 in vet bills, with an estimated $3000-$4000 more needed for the prosthetic.
We're incredibly grateful for all the support and prayers for our brave pup. We're confident that Sidney will adapt and continue to live a full and happy life.
Update # 1.2
February 22nd, 2025
2/22/25
Sidney standing by for todays follow-up surgery (Pictures in Gallery)
Update #1
February 22nd, 2025
We want to start off by thanking everyone who has contributed to 'All Things-Sidney' campaign or (AT-S) . All of you are extremely wonderful humanbegins and your generosity is deeply and gratefully appreciated. From the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!
UPDATE #1:
On February 21, 2025, Sidney underwent his first surgery. Unfortunately, the outcome was not as we had hoped, due to the location of the fracture. The surgeon faced significant challenges in attaching the necessary surgical hardware to support the fracture. Despite the three-hour effort, the good bone(s) splintered and cracked during the procedure, and the surgeon could not repair the fracture.
Today, February 22, 2025, Sidney is scheduled for his second surgery. The surgeon plans to add surgical wires and wrap the weakened area of bone to strengthen the foundation and support the pins, screws, and brackets.
If this procedure does not succeed, Sidney may face the amputation of his front left leg. This possibility is concerning because Great Pyrenees, being a large and fast-growing breed, do not typically fare well on three legs due to their weight. If amputation becomes necessary (please join us in hoping it won’t), we are exploring the use of 3D-printed prosthetics for his front left leg. It’s amazing what people can create with prosthetics these days. If you know of a firm specializing in animal prosthetics, please send us an email through the campaign website. If you would like us to reach out, please include your phone number so we can have a direct conversation and minimize any misunderstandings.
We will update everyone soon.
From the bottoms of our hearts,
Chrissy, Robert and Ledina
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