💙 JERRY'S JOURNEY

Three months ago, Jerry and his brother, Tom, were surrendered to Pug Rescue of Florida & Georgia by their breeder. We were told that one puppy had suffered an injury. Then we were told it was hip dysplasia. But when one of our volunteers arrived to pick them up, it was immediately clear that something far more serious was happening.

Jerry could not walk very far without stumbling and falling. While Tom kept moving, Jerry struggled just to stand and keep up. Neither explanation matched what our volunteer was seeing.

We did not know what was wrong. We did not know why it was happening. We only knew one thing: Jerry deserved answers.

After months of veterinary visits, specialist appointments, neurological evaluations, and diagnostic testing, an MRI finally revealed the truth.

Jerry was born with a severe congenital spinal deformity. Several vertebrae in his upper back did not form normally, creating an extreme curve in his spine that is compressing and flattening his spinal cord. Without intervention, the compression on his spinal cord will continue to threaten his mobility, independence, and long-term quality of life.

Now, Jerry has hope.

After an extensive evaluation at the University of Florida Veterinary Hospital, Jerry was identified as a candidate for complex spinal surgery. His medical team is developing a surgical plan that will require more than simply relieving the pressure on his spinal cord. The procedure is expected to include bone grafts and vertebral implants to stabilize and reconstruct the affected area of his spine.

This will be an extensive surgery followed by a long recovery.
There are no guarantees with a procedure this complicated, but surgery offers Jerry the best possible chance to preserve the mobility he still has, regain some of what he has lost, and live with greater freedom and independence.

We also know what will happen if we do nothing: Jerry will continue to decline.

Jerry’s medical bills have already exceeded $6,000, and his spinal surgery is expected to cost approximately $12,000. Additional care may include hospitalization, medications, follow up imaging, specialist appointments, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and mobility support throughout his recovery.

Operation Zoomies is our mission to give Jerry every chance possible.
This is not only about helping him walk or run again. It is about protecting the life still ahead of him.
Jerry deserves the chance to grow up with more comfort, more freedom, and more independence. He deserves years filled with toys, adventures, companionship, and all the ordinary joys that should belong to every dog.

He needs a community willing to fight as hard for his future as he does every single day.

How You Can Help

Donate
Every gift moves Jerry closer to surgery. No amount is too small to become part of his story.
Start a Fundraising Team
Create your own Operation Zoomies fundraising page and invite your friends, family, coworkers, customers, neighbors, or fellow dog lovers to join you. You can fundraise individually or build a team and compete to see who can raise the most for Jerry. Name your team, set a goal, share Jerry’s story, and rally your people around one very determined little pug. A few donations from many people can add up to something life changing.

Attend an Operation Zoomies Event: Meet Jerry in Person!
Want to meet the little pug behind Operation Zoomies?
Join us in Atlanta on Saturday, August 15, for two special events featuring Jerry, including photos, pawtographs, and an evening happy hour benefiting his surgery campaign.

Complete event details can be found here: https://pugrescueflga.com/community-events

Share Jerry’s Story
Share this campaign. Send it to a friend. Post it in a community group. Ask your employer whether donations are eligible for workplace matching. Every new person who hears Jerry's story brings us closer to reaching our goal.
Learn More About Jerry
Read Jerry’s full story: https://pugrescueflga.com/current-dogs/f/jerry
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram as we routinely feature Jerry (and Tom!): @pugrescueflga

Jerry has adapted to every challenge placed in front of him.
But he should not have to spend the rest of his life losing more mobility and independence when there may be a way to help.

Please donate, create a fundraising team, or share Operation Zoomies today.

Help Jerry run again. Help us give him the future he deserves.

Operation Zoomies: Help Jerry Run Again

One Surgery. A Lifetime of Possibilities.

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