About the Campaign
Just 6 months old
Bella-Bell jumped out of the car at a stop-light!
Ok, it was a mistake! Her owner had no idea it could happen, and little Bella is just a puppy and didn’t know any better. When stopped at light, Norma let her little dog on her lap, and suddenly she just jumped out the window!
Poor little Bella-Bell started yelping, and was obviously hurt. She is just 4 pounds and it was quite a fall. Norma rushed to the ER vet and they stabilized Bella’s leg, did x-rays and and ultra-sound, and got her on medications.
Norma managed to pay for that, and also got a little bit of Care Credit (just $200 for a $1300+ bill). The ER vet told Norma it would be expensive to do the surgery and she got an estimate that was over $7000. She reached out to some rescues for help, including Fix N’ Fidos, who put her in touch with us.
We referred Norma to a vet we know, and in the end she got an estimate for $3500. Bella’s fracture is in her femur (the big leg bone) just above the knee. The doctor says it will require 3 pins, 2 on the side and one in the middle, to stabilize and hold the bone so it can heal.
Financial situation
Norma and her family have a small cleaning business that has basically been out of work with the COVID epidemic in LA county. In addition, both Norma and her husband contracted COVID, and have not been able to do any work for a while, though they are now recovered and doing a few jobs that come in.
Bella-Bell was given to Norma as a gift last October by a friend. And Norma is not that experienced in having a dog, and a puppy! The bottom line is that little Bella-Bell needs this surgery to save her leg and to heal. This injury will not heal with out surgery, so she either needs the procedure or amputation. Let’s help Bella-Bell save her leg and get the surgery she needs!!
Vet bill (click to enlarge):
Estimate for orthopedic surgery (click to enlarge):
29 comments
Monica Garcia
I just lost my 12.5 year old chihuahua. Her name was Bella too. I wish I could do more, but I hope your sweet girl gets what she needs. God bless.
January 23, 2021 at 9:13 pm
NormaCristina vazquez
Not sure if you received my previous comment..I cant see it.
But I really appreciate your help and words.god bless you 🙏❤
January 25, 2021 at 3:48 pm
Andie Giangregorio
I’m so sorry for your loss.
January 31, 2021 at 8:34 pm
Stacy Mathews
Best of luck to this baby
January 23, 2021 at 9:38 pm
NormaCristina vazquez
Thank you so much 💓 God bless you ❤
January 25, 2021 at 3:49 pm
Anonymous
Been here, needed help, totally understand.
Hope she gets the surgery she needs.
January 24, 2021 at 12:25 am
NormaCristina vazquez
Thank you so much for your kind words I really hope we can get the funds need it so bella can be bella again ❤
January 25, 2021 at 3:51 pm
Alicia Vasquez
Ojalá lleguen a recaudar todo lo que necesitan para tu bebé. Se lo importante que es cuidar y amar a un perrito que es como un hijo/familia ❤️ Aqui esta mi granito de arena, quisiera poder con más pero ojalá puedan colectar lo que ocupen 🙏🏻❤️
January 24, 2021 at 1:15 pm
NormaCristina vazquez
Gracias hermosa❤❤❤
January 26, 2021 at 3:55 pm
Alicia Vasquez
Ojalá lleguen a recaudar todo lo que necesitan para tu bebé. Se lo importante que es cuidar y amar a un perrito que es como un hijo/familia ❤️ Aqui esta mi granito de arena, quisiera poder con más pero ojalá puedan colectar lo que ocupen 🙏🏻❤️
January 24, 2021 at 1:16 pm
Valerie
Sweet Bella..I hope you feel better soon! No more silly jumping!
January 25, 2021 at 8:05 am
NormaCristina vazquez
Thank you very much.god bless you 🙏
January 25, 2021 at 3:53 pm
Anna Bellesheim
Hope people donate so Bella can have the surgery she needs.
January 25, 2021 at 12:08 pm
NormaCristina vazquez
Hope so too🙏thank you for your help and support 🙏 God bless you ❤🙏
January 25, 2021 at 3:55 pm
Sean ALEXANDER
Hope this helps…..
January 26, 2021 at 5:43 pm
Dawn Gonzales
🙏🐶❤️
January 26, 2021 at 7:55 pm
NormaCristina vazquez
Yes it will thank you so much 💓
January 31, 2021 at 5:00 pm
Ana Ewing
I have a new puppy and couldn’t imagine if he got injured. Vet bills can be so expensive. I purchased a car seat for my puppy and he always has to stay in it when I’m driving. Please invest in that as well for baby Bella. Lesson learned. I pray that she does not have to get amputated and comes out healthy that is the main priority. My heart breaks for the sweet baby.
January 27, 2021 at 4:37 pm
NormaCristina vazquez
Thank you!!! Thank you!!!! So much these means a lot to me your kind words SO SWEET ❤
January 31, 2021 at 4:58 pm
Tom Maruska
Love what you do for the animals Kacey – too bad you’re a Cowboys fan 🙂 Go Hawks!
January 28, 2021 at 8:53 am
NormaCristina vazquez
Yessss a wonderful kind loving heart can only do these im so happy there’s people out there willing help our babies GOD BLESS THEIR 💕💞♥️💜💙🧡💕💞
January 31, 2021 at 5:03 pm
Andie Giangregorio
In memory of my beloved Yorkie mix Beau.
January 31, 2021 at 4:01 pm
NormaCristina vazquez
Awwww😔😔😔😔 so sorry.
I really appreciate your help 🙏 God bless you ❤
January 31, 2021 at 5:06 pm
Laura Gilder
How sad she must be painful I also have a Yorky who jumped out of the car window when she was four years old and she had ridden in that car almost every day of her life it was shocking but she survived and I will never ever leave a car window open for my dogs. Good luck little one!
February 5, 2021 at 1:39 pm
NormaCristina vazquez
Omg I’m so happy your baby is ok and yes it’s so sad to see her in pain and not be able to get the funds as soon as we wish I really,really appreciate your donation ❤
February 5, 2021 at 4:49 pm
Amy Doering
Happy healing to your Bella bby comadre.
February 8, 2021 at 12:59 pm
Cristina Vazquez
Comadre,muchas gracias!
February 10, 2021 at 8:18 am
Laura Gilder
Donating again for your sweet girl I so hope you can raise the funds, even though dogs do well with three legs Yorkies are notorious for bad knees and it would suck if her other leg got bad I know I have six Yorkies and they are the sweetest dogs ever good luck Bella.
February 14, 2021 at 1:13 pm
N C Vazquez
Omg mrs:GILDER God bless your ❤ thank you so much.bella will go to surgery these week coming up not sure the date but I’ll keep all of you updated through FREE ANIMAL DOCTOR we are very grateful for people like you who cares for others puppies ❤😊
February 14, 2021 at 7:50 pm