Thanks to the kindness of his local community, the life of an Indiana man’s dog has been saved.
R&B singer Randy Etter’s dog, Gemini, was going to die if he didn’t get surgery that day, according to veterinarians who examined him. Over three weeks, Gemini’s weight had decreased from 95 pounds to just 70. The dog suffered from an intestinal blockage.
Etter drove around all day looking for a vet willing to perform the procedure, but he simply couldn’t afford it. He also lost his day job during his mission to save Gemini’s life.
As a last resort, he put his car up for sale on Facebook, asking for $1,000 less than he ideally wanted for it.
A friend gave Etter $2,000, but it was a Saturday, and most surgeons were closed or only willing to perform the surgery at a higher cost than the man could afford. The estimated cost of the surgery was between $3,000 and $6,000.
Thanks to the S.O.A.R. Initiative (Street Outreach Animal Response), a surgeon in Fishers helped out with Gemini’s urgently-needed procedure.
The group also posted Etter’s story to their Facebook page, generating over $3,000 in donations from strangers who were moved by his dedication to keeping Gemini alive.
Etter is grateful to everyone who helped save Gemini’s life.
“I never thought I’d be one of those people to catch the miracle, you know what I’m saying?” he said in an interview with WNEP. “I didn’t even think anybody would even offer such a gesture.”
A sock and parts of a baby bottle were removed from Gemini’s intestines. Luckily, he’s expected to make a full recovery, and Etter is taking extra care to ensure that his floor remains free of any items Gemini might be tempted to “snack” on.
SHAME ON ANY VETERNARIAN WHO WOULDN’T HELP SAVE THIS DOG ALL BECAUSE THE MAN DIDN’T HAVE THE MONEY TO SAVE HIS DOG. AREN’T YOU IN THE BUSINESS TO SAVE ANIMALS?? THANK YOU FOR LOVING YOUR DOG ENOUGH THAT YOU DIDN’T GIVE UP AND IT SAVED YOUR SWEET DOGGIE. GOD WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS. WHAT A GREAT ENDING TO THIS DOGS LIFE.
You have a heart of gold doing everything you could to try and save your doggie. It is heart breaking though that
the vets wouldn’t work out some kind of payment plan though because it was such a life or death situation. But Thank
God it all worked out! People can amaze you!!
Lembro de caso alias lindo. Esse é o dever d todos cuidar d seus anjos.
I would love to see more people who love animals as much as him and others, including myself.
Just image the wide world doing this to all aminals and to humans we’re would be the envy of all Universe just imagine that!
MAY GOD BLESS YOU RANDY ETTERS! You are special!
Un excellent maître et beaucoup de belles personnes ont sauvé ce pauvre chien. Très heureuse que cette histoire se soit bien terminée! Merci à tous ces gens adorables!
A very special story.
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THANK-YOU Randy Etter for being a kind, compassionate soul! We NEED MORE folks like you!!! THANK-YOU!!!
This is a good man who cares about his pet.Not like some of the people who neglect their animals..This man deserves to be praised for his kindness.
I LOVE HIM!!
Love you, man. Give Gemini a belly rub for me once he’s recovered.
Randy Etter is a kind, humane soul. May Gemini be blessed with a full recovery and the two of them live life to the fullest with the strong bond that they so enjoy. Blessings also to the generous people who shared to make Gemini’s surgery possible.
That is a beautiful person.
amongst all the terrible stories of animal abuse here’s a little shining light of human kindness. Love to everyone concerned x
Thank you to all the kind people who stood up for Gemini, and to his loving owner who was willing to lose everything to save him.
One word…angel.
Thanku to every one involved. I’m so glad that Gemini survived and is thriving. Please people make sure your home is clean and be vigilante wgen taking them on walks. 🐶🐕🐾❤❤❤
Street Outreach Animal Response), S.O.A.R !!!
And everyone else🐦🙅
Namaste🎯
Wow… now that’s love and devotion. It’s too bad that all animals aren’t loved like that but maybe this young man has show others. I’m glad Gemini is on the road to recovery and that he and his human have a wonderful life!!!
Wonderful news🥰🎉 so happy Etter was able to get the “badly needed surgery” !! God Bless Etter’s owner for the LOVE an COMPASSION you gave…. Also all those Angel humans who donated…. HERO’S :)) God is smiling upon all of you ❤️
With all the dog and animal abuse stories there are, it’s heartwarming to hear a story like this one where a loving pet parent would stop at nothing to save his fur baby’s life, and how kindhearted people supported him in this joint effort. It’s sad that in our society the difference between life and death is based on money. All animals should have the right to surgery despite their pet parents financial situation which should be paid for by the state if a vet is unwilling to do it pro bono.
Big Love to everyone involved in saving mans best friend. Great to know that people really do care.
Thank you God for Randy and the vet that performed the surgery on Gemini. Animals are God’s gift to us. They deserve a loving home and kindness. Thankful that Gemini is recovering and he has a wonderful dad. Love and hugs to both of you.
God Bless Randy, Gemini and everyone who helped save Gemini’s life!
Glad Randy had the heart and willpower to help his dog. Thank you to all who pitched in to help and to the vet who saved Gemini’s life. It’s nice to see stories about good people with happy endings.
What a lovely story. There are some truly fabulous people out there. He must really love that dog.
Thank you for sharing this story. I am glad Gemini is doing all right !
Wished all did the same for their animals, all animals deserve a chance.
Thank you for all who assisted and the Vet.
Shame on these other money hungry vets!
Bless his heart! The world needs more people like him (and everyone who helped and pitched in).