Scarborough woman left with 7,000 vet bill as rescue puppy she fostered needs life-saving surgery or faces euthanasia – The Scarborough News

Sukie, a year-old rescue pup from North Macedonia, faces euthanasia if she does not receive a life-saving hip replacement which will cost 7,000.

Kelly Bell, Sukies foster parent, said: You wouldnt have thought there was anything wrong with her, its shocking how shes managing but she doesnt know any different to the pain shes in.

[Euthanasia] would be the worst option and I dont want that to happen. With me having her this long, just seeing the energy she has and the character, shes not ready for that. Theres help we can do.

Sukie is Kellys fifth rescue dog and was brought over from North Macedonia due to limited veterinary care in the country as part of the animal rescue organisation Viktors Pawprints, where Kelly volunteers.

The organisation was founded by Viktor Maznev in Veles, North Macedonia where he has been rescuing dogs since he was 14-years-old and was studying to be a vet before the rescue operation "took over".

Rebecca Russell, a volunteer fundraiser at the organisation said that dogs are classed as vermin in the country and are often poisoned or knocked down in the street.

She said: Were going to do all that we can but we cant leave Sukie as she is because obviously shes in pain."

It is believed that Sukie was hit by a car and fractured her pelvis, and now requires a full hip replacement as recent X-rays have shown the back of her hind leg is sitting above the femur head, meaning it is not in the hip socket.

To raise funds for Sukies surgery Kelly is doing a sponsored skydive on July 23.

She said: Im very nervous! But Im very excited because its for a very good cause because my passion is animals.

So far, almost 1,400 has been raised towards the surgery, to donate visit GoFundMe.

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Scarborough woman left with 7,000 vet bill as rescue puppy she fostered needs life-saving surgery or faces euthanasia - The Scarborough News