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Please donate to help my dog, Jazzy. He was diagnosed with Lymphoma and 2 months ago he took a turn for the worse. His immunity system is also down because of the cancer treatment he's had so far and he's getting infections. I don’t have the money I need to help him. Thanks so much to everyone who donates, he’s my heart. Please donate, share and help Jazzy.

https://fundrazr.com/a1mVW6?ref=ab_0A0DD...DFas9rZRF5

Please, please, please don't delete this post!
I'm from a small country in Europe, so I don't think people can send money directly to vets and it's a time sensitive issue, he already missed a dose of treatment that he was supposed to take 2 days ago and he's not feeling well. 
His doctors, the ones who recommended the meds are from https://www.clinica-veterinara-sanivet.ro
The main cancer medicine I have to buy is Lomustine, 2 x 40 mg pills once every 3 weeks. He's already had 2 doses of Lomustine and has responded very well to meds! I just need money to buy more. I have to buy it from a different clinic: https://oncovet.ro
In addition to Lomustine, I also have to pay for other meds from his main doctors: 
- injections, pills and a paste (Promax) that help him stop vomiting, this is a problem we have both before and after Lomustine. Sometimes he needs 1 shot, sometimes he needs 3.
- pills to treat his infections - antibiotics, as well as probiotics to help his stomach from getting upset from antibiotics
- anti-inflammatories, Onsior, he can barely stand on his feet without them, Lomustine on its own is not enough
- food, I've run out of all financial resources. I swear I won't use any of the money to buy anything for myself.
Please don't delete this post, I've been trying to post on animal forums all day and they keep getting removed.

I am not sure how to answer you. Your fundraising link has not posted properly so I can't look at it. 
Can you tell us more about you dog and a bit of his history with you. Most forums do not allow direct fundraising. That is why you are being deleted.

(03-03-2021, 03:48 PM)Catherine Wrote: [ -> ]I am not sure how to answer you. Your fundraising link has not posted properly so I can't look at it. 
Can you tell us more about you dog and a bit of his history with you. Most forums do not allow direct fundraising. That is why you are being deleted.

Thanks for letting me know about the fundraiser link. I fixed it.
You can also copy the link and paste it in your browser.

He was diagnosed with lymphoma 10 months ago and 2 months ago he took a turn for the worse and had to switch treatments. His immunity system is also down because of the cancer treatments he's had so far and he's been getting infections, so in addition to Lomustine and Onsior, he also needs antibiotics as well probiotics to prevent his stomach from getting upset from antibiotics.

I just received a direct donation into my bank account from a friend so I bought his 3rd round of Lomustine and gave it to him a few hours ago. Hopefully he'll respond well, he did the first 2 times he took these pills.
He still needs treatment for vomiting, infections, future doses of Lomustine and food.

I've had Jazzy since he was 2 months old. He's a ball of energy when he feels alright. He loves snow, toys, sweets, howling at ambulances and barking at closed doors. He's very impatient
He's terrified of thunder and hates the sound of motorcycles.

Rox, I am sorry to read about your dog, Jazzy. The fact that you have gone to so much trouble in posting updates, photos, etc. - and, most importantly, the details of the vets - suggests to me that your appeal may well be genuine.

The reason why forums delete such appeals is because there have been countless scams: appeals for money for non-existent companion animals via third-party appeal sites. The trouble with appeal sites is that the details of the person asking for the money is kept secret (except for a first name or pseudonym), so if someone donates, there is no way of checking whether the money has been used for the purpose of the donation. Sometimes, the IP address of the person does not match with the claimed location, and requests for the treating vet never get answered.

You say that you live in a small European country, but in fact your vet is located in Bucarest, Romania. Romania is in the EU, with integrated banking via SWIFT, so bank transfers could be made almost instantly to the bank account of the vet concerned. Delay would be less, not more, if paid directly than via an appeal site.

I therefore suggest that you post here:

1. The name and address and bank account details (ISBN, SWIFT/BIC) of the vets concerned.

2. The treatment reference for Jazzy (otherwise, how to identify for whom the money is intended?)

Third party fundraising sites always raise suspicions, I am afraid, because of frequent scams. There is no way of checking how the money is used if the recipient is not identified.

So that is why animal forums are deleting your threads. There have been too many scams. I suggest that you follow the procedure I have suggested.

Have you looked into alternative cancer treatments, other than harsh chemicals? Harsh chemicals sometimes produce side effects which are as bad as the cancer itself. Here is a link which may interest you:

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/health...r-in-dogs/

Many blessings to you and poor Jazzy!

(03-03-2021, 10:27 PM)LPC Wrote: [ -> ]Rox, I am sorry to read about your dog, Jazzy. The fact that you have gone to so much trouble in posting updates, photos, etc. - and, most importantly, the details of the vets - suggests to me that your appeal may well be genuine.

The reason why forums delete such appeals is because there have been countless scams: appeals for money for non-existent companion animals via third-party appeal sites. The trouble with appeal sites is that the details of the person asking for the money is kept secret (except for a first name or pseudonym), so if someone donates, there is no way of checking whether the money has been used for the purpose of the donation. Sometimes, the IP address of the person does not match with the claimed location, and requests for the treating vet never get answered.

You say that you live in a small European country, but in fact your vet is located in Bucarest, Romania. Romania is in the EU, with integrated banking via SWIFT, so bank transfers could be made almost instantly to the bank account of the vet concerned. Delay would be less, not more, if paid directly than via an appeal site.

I therefore suggest that you post here:

1. The name and address and bank account details (ISBN, SWIFT/BIC) of the vets concerned.

2. The treatment reference for Jazzy (otherwise, how to identify for whom the money is intended?)

Third party fundraising sites always raise suspicions, I am afraid, because of frequent scams. There is no way of checking how the money is used if the recipient is not identified.

So that is why animal forums are deleting your threads. There have been too many scams. I suggest that you follow the procedure I have suggested.

Have you looked into alternative cancer treatments, other than harsh chemicals? Harsh chemicals sometimes produce side effects which are as bad as the cancer itself. Here is a link which may interest you:

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/health...r-in-dogs/

Many blessings to you and poor Jazzy!

I would still need money to change his diet. I currently have no money.
I know Sanivet, the doctors that treat him for vomiting, infections and upset stomach would receive direct transfers. I don't think Oncovet would, but I can ask. I'm too embarrassed to ask for their bank accounts with the risk of them not receiving any money for his treatments, but if people want to donate please let me know and I will ask the clinics for their bank accounts (in Romania they're IBAN) and their preference for the reference. 
Now, after Lomustine, the most urgent need is treatment for nausea and vomiting. This can cost up to 265 lei / $65.46. He also needs antibiotics and probiotics which cost 50 - 60 lei / $12.35 - $14.82 once every 6 days. I've currently stopped these treatments because I can't pay for them.
And food, which can be cheaper or better, depending on the donations.
In 20 days it all starts again. He will once again need Lomustine + nausea / vomiting treatment. Lomustine costs 560 lei / $138.30 once every 21 days (3 weeks).
In 30 days he will need another box of Onsior. I buy this from an online store because it's cheaper than buying it from the clinic, it costs 205.5 lei / $50.78 I can send people the link to the store and my home address if they want to buy it directly and ship it to me, however this is the last priority right now as he currently has Onsior pills for the next 30 days.
Ideally, I would also have to buy him Frontline Combo for ticks and fleas, 1 treatment last about 1 month. 1 Frontline Combo costs 55 lei / $13.58. His doctors don't sell them, I have to buy them from a neighborhood pet store.
I can update my fundraiser with photos of everything I buy (minus injections since I won't have them home and I need to hold Jazzy while the doctors give him his shots).

I will offer rewards to donors. Can you donate so that the vets can help him? Or do you know anyone who can donate?
I will write a 1-page story about your pet based on photos that you share. $50
I will write a 1-page letter thanking you personally for all the different reasons your donation helps. $50
I will create a t-shirt design with text of your choice. You will receive a png file that you can print yourself through any company that you like. $25
I will create a gif of your pet from a video file you provide, or a set of photos you provide. $25
I will create a text based gif with text of your choice. $25
I know he responds to treatment because I’ve been treating him for 2 months with the new meds. This will not be a waste of money or an experiment!
Please make sure to claim your reward. He is in desperate need of a 3-day nausea treatment, as well as infection treatment. This is a time sensitive issue.
I'm also happy to work for money if anyone gives me a job.

I am glad you were able to get his next round of medication. I wish you luck with your fundraising. I hope he responds to treatment. Keep us posted.

(03-04-2021, 04:11 PM)Catherine Wrote: [ -> ]I am glad you were able to get his next round of medication. I wish you luck with your fundraising. I hope he responds to treatment. Keep us posted.

The update is not good! Lomustine is only the beginning, he is in urgent need of multiple other treatments. 
His mood has improved after Lomustine, we went on walks.
But he has a serious nausea issue. He won't eat or drink water, this always happens after Lomustine and doesn't stop until he gets medical help!
His infections also keep getting worse because he's not receiving treatment!
I'm not a social media person, but I joined Facebook 2 days ago to raise funds for him. I've been posting in groups and updating, but no one wants to help him. Donors are his only hope!
Please help stop his needless suffering! He responds well to all the treatments he needs! He just needs money so I can pay the vets.
Is there really no one with a kind heart and a job that can help him?

Will you please donate so that the vets can help him? Or do you know anyone who will donate?
I've been trying to give him food and water through a syringe, but I think this feels like punishment to him, he struggles and doesn't enjoy the process at all. He is in desperate need of a 3-day nausea treatment that costs $65.5

This is a tough time for many people. In many places jobs have been shut down because of the pandemic so people are not working.  I hope someone out there is able to help. Is there a better chance of collecting money from people you know.