Saving Goose

I’m not going to lie, when the emergency vet called about Goose, my stomach sank. Not because he’s just a baby facing unimaginable odds. Not because his condition is life-threatening and the surgery he needs is so expensive. It was the weight of knowing we were his last chance.


Goose’s owners had no other options. The cost of saving his life was too much, and euthanasia was the only answer they could afford. But when the vet asked if we could step in, how could we say no? He’s just a puppy—a life that’s barely begun. A life that’s worth fighting for. So, we said yes.


We don’t know much about Goose’s story, but what we do know is that it’s far too soon for it to end. The moment we agreed to take him, we knew the road ahead would be steep. His condition, intussusception, is complex and deadly without immediate intervention. The surgery alone costs $8,000, and that doesn’t even touch the follow-up care he’ll need to recover fully.


But here’s the thing about Goose: even in the face of all this, he’s still wagging his tail. He’s still fighting. And because he’s not giving up, neither will we.


We need your help. There’s no sugarcoating it—this is going to be an uphill battle, but with you in our corner, we know we can get him through it. Every donation adds up to a chance for this little guy to live the life he deserves.


Goose’s story is just beginning. It’s a story of resilience, hope, and the belief that every life is worth saving. Let’s make sure it’s a story with a happy ending. Thank you for helping us fight for him. ❤️


Our donors Most Recent

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Amy

Pulling for this sweet soul.🐾

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Stephanie Johns

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$20

You got this Goose!! Prayers from Springfield, MO

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Amy

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$50

Labs are my soft spot too! Hoping Goose can get this surgery!

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Alessandra Anzalone

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$20

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Morgan

For Goosey ❤️

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Tami

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$100

You got this, Goose! Such a beautiful little guy!!

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elizabeth

As a yellow Lab momma, Goose has my heart 💛 thank you for helping him!

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Deana Spruill

Poor Goose 😢 Thank you for all you do for these babies 🫶🏻

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Leslie

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$200

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Janice Johnson

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$40

My sons nickname name was “goose” to his friends here on earth.. he’s in heaven now watching over this lil guy ❤️ and he always had a lab while he was here.. you got this Goose!!

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Denise Gross

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$20

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Amanda Morris

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$20

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Carolina Gonzalez

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$40

Praying for you Goose! 🤍🤍🤍

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Jerome

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$50

Best of luck for this little guy

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Jeffrey

donated

$20

For Goose. ❤️🙏

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Paula Mekulski

donated

$20

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Vivian

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Charity

These precious babes…. they are all loved beyond logic from my husband and I here in Minnesota. Keep fighting sweet Goose!!!!

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MiKayla

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$10

Sending good thoughts to you and Goose!!

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Laura

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$40

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Ana

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$20

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Chelsea

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$20

Thank you for taking a chance on Goose!

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Vanessa Farris

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$100

I will pray for goose 🙏

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Leslie

donated

$100

Good luck Goose❤️❤️

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Theresa

donated

$50

Sweet Goose ❤️💙

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Pamela

donated

$50

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Kim Swartzwelder

donated

$15

For Goose 💕

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Marcia

donated

$80

Pulling for you beautiful Goose!

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Danielle

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$10

Praying for u 🪿 ❤️🐾

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Carolyn

donated

$20

Sending love and hope of a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹 from us in Norway 🇳🇴