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Chasm's tribute fundraiser
We were raising money for a major surgery for Chasm, which he had done on Wednesday, April 8th. He did very well in the surgery, and recovered nicely. On April 21st, he had his recheck with the surgeon and was cleared to return to normal activities.
Unexpectedly, he went septic two days later. We do not believe this was a complication of surgery; it seems more likely that he had an abscess that ruptured. Chasm was not able to recover, and he died in the hospital within a few hours.
| Date | Procedure | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 63/6 | PT-PTT test | $375 |
| Wed, Mar 113/11 | ultrasound + biopsy | $1,565 |
| Tue, Mar 173/17 | oncology consult + tests | $1,400 |
| Thu, Mar 263/26 | CT scan | $4,200 |
| Wed, Apr 14/1 | echocardiogram | $1,350 |
| Thu, Apr 24/2 | ACTH stim test + parathyroid panel | $870 |
| Wed, Apr 84/8 | surgery: adrenalectomy, parathyroidectomy, liver lobectomy | $17,500 |
| Thu, Apr 234/23 | emergency sepsis care | $1,750 |
| Total Cost: | $29,010 |
The vets and I did our best for Chasm, tried to give him the best chance of a healthy, happy life. While the surgery didn't cause this, we're glad we tried for him. We're all pretty wrecked to lose Chasm. The vets have cried, friends have cried. Chasm was one of the most loved dogs I've had the opportunity to know. I loved being his owner. It was a privilege to take care of him for his whole life.
I will be grieving Chasm for years regardless, but I will also be in debt for years as well, to pay off the procedures we had for him recently. Any help in lightening that financial load is deeply, deeply appreciated.
If you wish to donate a small rock to Chasm's grave, you may mail one to my home address (assuming that you either already have this information or are someone I know in person to give that information to). Any donated rocks will be placed on Chasm's grave.