Urgent. We Had No Choice. Emergency Surgery Saved Choupette.

Choupette was found wandering the streets by an SPCA rescue north of Montréal, CA in 2020 where she had 5 puppies upon arrival. They texted us a photo, & we adopted her over the phone, then began the arduous process of getting her across the border which was closed because of COVID. We are a couple living on a fixed income but have given her the best life possible, spoiling her beyond belief.

Choupette's hind legs suddenly became paralyzed in December due to a herniated disc. She needed emergency spinal surgery, so we drove three hrs to Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care. Though it would be a huge financial burden, we weren't going to let her down since she had given us nothing but love. The total cost of her care came to $11,750, financed through CareCredit.

As a Lhasa Apso Scottish Terrier mix, Choupette's breed was bred for cold, so she LOVES the snow in Maine! She romps through it, burying her head till it completely disappears. She also loves riding in the car & is anxious to go everywhere with us (which she does.) She takes us for long walks & runs & she is so sweet, gentle and loving that everyone she meets loves her instantly.

We live on a fixed income & never anticipated Choupette's sudden paralysis & the cost of emergency surgery. We didn't hesitate to give our beloved dog what she deserves, many more years of good health, & she is already moving her hind legs & doing better than expected!