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Help Save Juniper: Our Goldendoodle Needs Life-Saving Care

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Our family is facing an unexpected crisis, and we're reaching out for help. Our sweet four-year-old Goldendoodle, Juniper, recently underwent emergency surgery for a bowel obstruction. We caught it just in time but her recovery has been a rocky road.

After her first night home, she started refusing food, struggling with nausea, and was in a lot of pain. A follow-up vet visit confirmed that she’s facing complications from surgery—her digestive system isn’t working properly yet, and she needs more hospital care, IV fluids, and close monitoring to get back on her feet.

Juniper means everything to our family, especially our kids, who miss her morning snuggles and bedtime cuddles. We’re doing everything we can to give her the life-saving veterinary care she needs.

But the medical bills have already climbed past $14,000—and that’s why we’re asking for your support. Your donation of $5, $50 or $500 will go directly to pay for Juniper’s veterinary bills.

❤️ Why Juniper Means Everything to Us
Juniper isn’t just a pet—she’s family. Our kids describe her as a “big, fluffy, cuddly bundle of joy.” She tucks the kids in at night, wakes them up in the morning☀️, and gives the best snuggles when they’re feeling down. Seeing her suffer has been heartbreaking, especially for the kids

A Tough Recovery & Mounting Vet Bills
We were so relieved when Juniper came home from surgery, but her recovery took a turn for the worse. Within hours, she became lethargic, refused to eat, and started vomiting. We rushed her back to the vet, where X-rays showed stomach inflammation and fluid buildup—a dangerous condition called ileus, where the digestive system shuts down after surgery.

Now, she’s been readmitted to the veterinary hospital, receiving IV fluids, pain management, and round-the-clock care. Each extra night in the hospital adds to the already overwhelming veterinary medical expenses.

How You Can Help Save Juniper
We want to give Juniper every chance at a full recovery, but we can’t do it alone. Your support—whether through a donation, a share, or kind words—means the world to us.

Donate – Every contribution (large or small) helps with Juniper's medical expenses.
Share – Even if you can’t donate, sharing Juniper’s story can help us reach more animal lovers who can. A share can be just as impactful as a donation!
Send love – Your kind words mean the world to us.

Please help us bring Juniper home, happy, healthy, and wagging her tail again. Thank you for your generosity and support!

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David Ponder
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Minneapolis, MN

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