15/05/2026
UPDATE:
A warm "THANK YOU!" from the bottom of our hearts, to everyone who donated towards Kleintjie's treatment. Fortunately, he didn't need another operation!
Words cannot express our gratitude towards the amazing veterinarians and staff of Olympus 24hour Animal Hospital for their hard work and their loving care for Kleintjie. After 3 weeks in hospital he finally went to his new foster home today!
KLEINTJIE NEEDS HELP PLEASE
Kleintjie survived what no dog should. Now we need your help to bring him home.
Hi, I’m Kleintjie. I’m small, but I’ve been through a lot.
A few months ago, I was lost on the street. I was scared, alone, and just trying to survive. Then a big dog found and attacked me. I thought that was it for me.
But I survived.
I healed from those wounds, and for a moment I thought maybe things would be okay. They weren’t.
On May 5th, I was rushed to Olympus 24 Hour Animal Hospital & Specialist Referral Center. I was so sick. My belly was swollen and painful. The vets found that my bladder and urethra were completely blocked with stones, so many that I couldn’t p*e. If they didn’t act immediately, my bladder would burst and I would die.
I had to go through 2 extremely delicate surgeries, done by a specialist. I was so weak after that I wouldn’t eat on my own. The nurses had to force feed me, sitting with me, talking to me, making sure I didn’t give up.
My bladder had been stretched so badly from being blocked for so long that it forgot how to work. For many days, the vets had to retrain it, teaching it to expand and contract again so I could finally p*e on my own. It was slow, painful, and I hated it. But I fought, every single day.
And I won… or so we thought.
I have had a setback and now need another specialist surgery. I know my vet bill is already more than R12,000, but please don't give up on me!
Kleintjie is still fighting, and we’re not giving up on him.
I am still at Olympus 24 Hour Animal Hospital & Specialist Referral Center, and every day here adds to the bill. We urgently need to raise money for this extra operation and his hospital fees. The hospital has given us rescue rates, but we can’t discharge him until it’s paid.
I’ve survived being lost, being attacked, and having my life hang by a thread. I’ve fought so hard to get to this point.
All I need now is for kind people to help me take the last step, out of the hospital, and into a safe, warm place where I can finally rest and heal.
Please, will you help me get home?
Even R50, R100, or R200 helps. If you can’t donate, please share my story. The more people who see it, the faster I can get the surgery I need and leave this hospital cage.
Thank you for giving me a second chance. I’m not done fighting, and with your help, I won’t have to.
With love,
Kleintjie
and the Pretoria Dog Rescue team who refuse to give up on him.
How to help:
Donate:
OLYMPUS ANIMAL HOSPITAL
BANK: FNB CHEQUE
BRANCH CODE: 210835
ACC NUMBER: 63027044063
PROOF OF PAYMENT: [email protected]
Reference: Kleintjie
Every share matters. Please help Kleintjie’s story reach the people who can save him.
Thank you💕
