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PET lovers in the Mansfi eld district know just how precious a family puppy can become and the need to save them when they are ill or injured.
With a family connection to Mansfi eld, Daisy Valerio last week launched a ‘gofundme’ appeal to save their family dog Koda, the Kelpie.
“Koda’s life is changing very quickly right now, he will be adapting to life with three legs over the next few months,” Daisy wrote on the gofundme page.
“My strong, caring family is absolutely devastated and will do everything they can to support and love Koda every step of the way.
“My parents welcomed Koda into our family only a few months ago.
“We lost our two beautiful dogs, Tashi and Snowy over the lockdowns and home was feeling very empty without a dog.
“Mum and Dad met Koda when he was a puppy and knew immediately that he was meant to be part of the family,” she said.
“Koda is a pure-bred Kelpie and the most energetic ball of sunshine you will ever meet.
“He has the largest ears ever seen on a dog and the biggest grin.
“He has grown into an integral part of the family, stealing everyone’s hearts and beds.”
Koda had a claw growing where it shouldn’t be, and visited the vet to have it removed.
His operation went well but his wound, unfortunately, became infected.
Upon returning to the vet they discovered an extremely rare bacteria which had found its way into Koda’s wound.
Aft er a week of spending every day at the vet, on Friday (July 8) the family received the news that they had fi nally found an antibiotic that seemed to be helping.
“The relief was immense,” Daisy said.
“On Sunday Koda visited the vet for a check-up and that is when the heartbreaking news was delivered.
“Koda was not doing well.
“The antibiotic was working, however the damage caused by the bacteria was so severe and in order to stop the infection spreading Koda’s leg was amputated.”
Aft er consulting numerous specialists and experts on the matter on Monday evening (July 11) the news was devastatingly confi rmed.
The next day Koda underwent his big operation.
Life will be a bit diff erent from now on in for him.
“I have created this page to help my parents pay for the immense amount of treatment, the big operation and the care Koda will require after his procedure,” Daisy said.
“My parents are beautiful, strong, caring people and regardless of their fi nancial situation they will always do what is best for their animals.
“Every little bit helps in rebuilding and supporting this little life.
“Thank you so much for your support, and I am sure if Koda were to meet you, you would be absolutely covered in sloppy puppy kisses of gratitude.”
At the time of writing this article in support of Koda and his family almost $700 had been raised from a target of $3000.
To donate to save Koda go to https://gofund.me/4d624cd7.
- DAISY VALERIO
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