Update: Ona back in hospital

When I arrived in Stockholm yesterday I could see that Ona's right front leg was red and swollen and could not support her. We immediately rushed in to the animals hospital Bagarmossens Djursjukhus and after several hours of waiting due to emergencies we finally had her X-rayed and it seems like the cause of her problems is an infection of some sort as nothing that was broken could be seen. I am waiting to hear from the hospital soon and keep my fingers crossed. Love you, my friend. Once again: thank you all for your support. It has made such a difference and we are impressed by the kindness you have shown, not only through donations but also by spreading the word about Ona and this blog via your personal network. This is most important.

I am also selling off my record collection to support Ona and if you know of any vinyl collectors out there please tell them about my site http://www.rock.x.se/ where everything is sold at half price. Also, I am letting my personal collection go if anybody out there has any special wants. The most important thing right now is helping Ona back to life.

Ona needs your help

My name is Ronny Forslund, Stockholm, Sweden and this is Ona, a Pyrenean Mountain Dog (Great Pyrenée). My best friend. She was seriously injured in an accident on May 31 and had her both front legs broken. Since then she has been staying at the Bagarmossen Animal Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden and she was operated on Thursday, June 4. Sofar the operation has been successful and she is gradually recovering.

The problem is that Ona is eight years old and thus her insurance covers care only up to SEK 20 000 or US$ 2565. The rate for each day she stays at the hospital is SEK 2 000/US$ 257. The actual operation cost SEK 35 000/US$ 4 488 and it is expected that she will have to remain in hospital until Monday, June 8. I do not have the money needed to save her. I would gladly take a loan to pay for her care but as my credit history has been damaged by a tax debt many years ago I cannot get a loan. Paying back a loan on a monthly basis is not a problem but my credit history stops me from obtaining one.

In my desperation I am now asking the international blogging community for help. For the purpose I have set up this blog. It is my hope that some of you will want to help Ona by a small contribution so she can come back home. If the hospital bills are not paid, Ona will have to die, maybe being put to sleep forever by the very same veterinary surgeon who operated her. If you feel that you would like to help Ona your donations are highly welcome. Every single dollar brings us nearer our goal - to let this wonderful friend live and bring her home.

Why would anybody go to such extremes for saving the life of an eight years old dog? you may ask yourself. For me, the answer is very simple. She wants to live. Her lust for life is heartbreaking and even though we may have three years left together at the most, I simply cannot let her down when she needs me. Over the years she has spread her energy and power to everybody around her and I could never feel comfortable again if I knew I had not done all that I could to save her.

I am aware of the power of social media and this is our last hope. If you feel that you wish to make a contribution to save Ona please use the 'Donate' button to the right. You will have our eternal gratitude.