At NYC Second Chance Rescue, a frantic call had been received on April 21 from a single mom whose beloved dog Harley had suddenly become critically ill.
The nine-year-old dog, Harley, had been the woman’s young son’s constant companion and emotional support. Her son is autistic, and Harley has been his comfort, his stability and his safe place when the child needed a rest from the world.
Harley was dying. Blood had been leaking from her vagina; the child’s mother rushed the dog to an emergency veterinarian hospital. The diagnosis was pyometra, a life-threatening infection of the uterus, that can often be fatal. The woman did not know that not spaying her dog could lead to such severe consequences.
Surgery would be needed, but the cost had been estimated to be $7,000, and the family was helpless – they could not afford the life-saving surgery. It was to be an impossible decision the family were being forced to make.
Lose her or come up with a lot of money in one night?
Thankfully, that didn’t happen. The mother had called NYC Second Chance Rescue for help. They could not let this boy lose his best friend and let the family face this alone.
The rescue reached out on social media and asked for donations. Because of the generosity and concern for a family and their dog, Harley underwent surgery.
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Harley made it through surgery. Her latest update stated she has been discharged from the hospital and is finally back where she belongs, home, with her family.
There are no words strong enough to express what this means. To that little boy who almost lost his best friend. To a mother who didn’t know how she was going to save her.
The community rallied and changed the outcome of this story. Many thanks from everyone for helping.
The rescue will continue to provide updates as Harley heals, but today, we are just so grateful.
To donate:
PayPal: [email protected]
Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo: @NYC-SCR (Under Charities not People)
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