Good evening, Always & Furever family! This is Beth, and tonight I’m beyond excited to introduce you to a very special guest – Mr. Wrapper! You may remember this sweet boy as one of our beloved tarp puppies, saved in the nick of time after he and his siblings were found wrapped up in a plastic tarp on a scorching 100-degree day. But tonight, Wrapper’s journey takes a new, hopeful turn, and I’m here to share what’s next for him.
Meet Wrapper: The Little Fighter with a Big Heart
Wrapper is just a few weeks old, but his story is one of resilience. When he first arrived at Always & Furever, we discovered that he had a severe heart murmur – a 6 out of 6, which is as serious as it gets. After further examination, we learned that he has pulmonary stenosis, a condition where the valve that allows blood to flow from his heart to his lungs is dangerously narrow and stiff. This means his heart has to work overtime just to pump blood through his little body.
Thankfully, Wrapper is a fighter! Tomorrow, we’re off to Iowa State for a cardiology consult, where we’ll discuss the best course of action to treat his condition. The plan? In an ideal world, Wrapper will undergo a procedure where a balloon is inserted into the narrow valve, gently opening it up so his heart can pump more easily. ✨
What’s Next for Wrapper?
We’re hopeful that after tomorrow’s consultation, we’ll have a clear plan and a date set for his treatment. This little guy is also on a small dose of blood pressure medication to help relax his blood vessels in the meantime, and he’s been such a trooper through it all. Despite his heart working so hard, you’d never know it – he’s the sweetest, snuggliest houseguest you could imagine.
❤️ Why We Can’t Give Up on Wrapper ❤️
Wrapper’s condition is serious, and if left untreated, it could take his life far too soon. But here’s the thing: this is a condition we can fix. We can give him the chance to live a long, happy, and healthy life. That’s why we’re committed to seeing this through – because this little guy deserves a chance. He survived being thrown out like trash, and now we’re determined to help him overcome this heart issue.
However, this comes with a financial burden. The valvuloplasty procedure could cost up to $8,000. It’s a lot of money, but can you really put a price on the chance to save a life? We certainly can’t. We believe that Wrapper’s story isn’t meant to end here, and with your help, we can make sure it doesn’t.
How You Can Help
We’ve launched a fundraiser to cover the cost of Wrapper’s treatment. If you can, please consider donating to help us give this sweet pup the future he deserves. Every dollar helps us get one step closer to fixing his little heart and giving him a new lease on life. ❤️
Stay Tuned for Updates
We’ll keep you posted throughout Wrapper’s journey. Tomorrow, we head to Iowa State for his appointment, and we’ll update you along the way. Please send your prayers and positive thoughts for Wrapper, our trip, and the amazing team at Iowa State who will be helping him.
For now, this tired little pup is off to dreamland with his favorite lamb toy by his side. Thank you for your love, support, and prayers. Together, we’re giving Wrapper the chance he so deserves.
Goodnight, and we’ll update you tomorrow from the road!