Chase

Chase’s Road to Recovery - You can also get up-to-date details on petfundr.com/chasevetbills

The problem
We adopted Chase from a shelter not long ago, and he has quickly become part of our family. He’s a happy, active dog who loves hiking, and we had just come back from a two-mile hike together. Then he fractured three bones in his right front paw. We don’t know how it happened. An emergency vet splinted him right away, and the ER visit alone cost us over $4,000. Now he’s stuck resting while his body heals, and my girls and I miss our walks, our playtime, and our hikes with him.

The solution
Surgery was quoted at about $7,000, and it isn’t an option for us. Instead, Chase is being treated with splinting and bandaging. He’ll go in 2x a week at first for 4 weeks, then 1x a week for 4 weeks, then every two weeks. After a 8 weeks, we’ll recheck his x-rays and decide the next steps together. We are actually looking into see if we can rebandage ourselves to help keep costs low even more. 

The barrier
This route is the more affordable one, but it still isn’t cheap. Each visit costs $222.75+ (before taxes), depending on whether Chase needs to be sedated. Over the full course of treatment, we expect the total to be $3,000 to $5,000, on top of the $4000+ ER bill. I’m a stay-at-home mom working part-time at a nonprofit, and I can’t cover this alone. Splinting also carries a higher risk of reinjury than surgery would. That makes every visit and every bandage change important, so we can’t afford to miss any.

How you can be the hero
Every dollar goes directly to Chase’s care: bandage changes, splints, sedation, and X-rays.

  • $25 helps cover supplies for a bandage change.
  • $100 covers about a quarter of a vet visit.
  • $250 pays for a full visit.

Your gift keeps Chase’s appointments on schedule and helps him heal safely, so he can get back to hiking with us.

Our Thank You 🎁
Anyone who gives $25 or more will receive a custom vector-style portrait of their pet (or any pet they choose). After you donate, email pics@daretodreamcc.com with your name, the donation amount, and a photo or two of your pet. I may not be able to reach you through this page, so please email me at pics@daretodreamcc.com.

Thank you for helping Chase heal!