Hi, my name is Aline, and my loving husband, Semis, and I recently reached a huge milestone—we bought our first home and moved in November 2024. It was a dream we had worked so hard for, but just two days after Christmas, something unexpected happened that changed our lives.
An abandoned dog showed up at our door, barking as if asking for help. When we saw him limping, we knew something was wrong. His back right leg was injured, and despite searching for his owner through our community and social media, no one claimed him.
A few days later, we took him to the animal hospital, hoping for good news. We named him Lucky because, despite his rough start, he had found love and care. But the vet confirmed our worst fear—his femur was broken near his knee, and a cast wouldn’t help. We were given three heartbreaking options:
1️⃣ Surgery to repair his leg ($4,000–$6,000).
2️⃣ Amputation.
3️⃣ Surrendering him to a shelter, where his survival chances were slim due to high euthanasia rates.
Hearing this shattered us. We didn’t have thousands of dollars for surgery, and the thought of amputating his leg—or leaving him behind—was unbearable. My husband, seeing my tears, took my hands and said, “Let’s take him home. We’ll find a way.”
That night, we created a GoFundMe campaign and started reaching out to friends and family for help. In the midst of this, a friend suggested we apply for a Care Credit card, which allows payments for veterinary bills. Since Lucky couldn’t wait much longer, we decided to move forward with the surgery, using the card with the hope that donations would help us pay it off.
– The good news? Lucky got his surgery, and he’s healing at an incredible rate! He’s happier, more playful, and his eyes tell us he’s no longer in pain. Seeing him come back to life has brought us so much joy.
– The challenge? We were only able to raise **$1,200**, leaving us with a remaining balance of $4,107. With the many expenses that come with buying our first home— mortgage, down payment, moving costs, HOA fees—we are now struggling to cover the rest of his surgery bill. After all, finding and helping Lucky was an unexpected commitment, that in our hearts, we needed to do.
🙏 If you feel called to help, any donation— big or small — would mean the world to us. We’ve shared receipts and pictures in Lucky’s GoFundMe campaign to be fully transparent.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness and generosity.
Lucky has already been given a second chance, and with your help, we can make sure he keeps thriving.
With love and gratitude,
**Aline, Semis, & Lucky**
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