Support for Mama Hazel

As many of you love or own a golden, we are setting up this gofundme to help our friend, Uli Bromme to support Hazel who is in critical condition for Septic Mastitis, also known as gangrenous mastitis . Hazel is a first time mom with a litter of 8 that are 4 weeks old. On 4/08, she went from running after her ball (her favorite thing) to barely being able to walk and stand within a matter of minutes. She began vomiting, was very lethargic with a high temp. Uli immediately rushed her to the ER where a myriad of tests were performed and after milk was checked and bacteria found, determined she had mastitis. Her mammary glands were not firm or hot and there was no indication to suspect mastitis. Hazel had no white blood cell count and her case was really touch and go for a while.

She was transferred to her Reproductive vet on 4/09 and is under their care now. Despite every effort to save it, her affected mammary gland has turned necrotic and she is undergoing surgery today (4/10) to remove two glands. She is at high risk for aspiration with having slow gut motility and regurgitation and a spiked temperature. A tube was placed in her stomach and she is being tube fed. Her lymph nodes are compromised and not draining properly and has rear leg swelling. Hazel's medical bill is currently at $16k+.

Please keep mama Hazel and Uli in your thoughts during this challenging time. Many of us dog owners and breeders know how quickly things can turn and the amount of care and attention that is needed to raise a litter of puppies. Hazel's pups are doing okay and being weaned onto mush, but they miss their mama. If you are able to help in anyway, with kind words, a donation, prayers, that would be immensely appreciated. We will keep you updated on Hazel's condition.

If you prefer Venmo - @uli-bromme