Secret, A Beloved Social Media Star Pup, Saved Her Owner’s Life And Now Her Loved Ones Are Trying To Save Her Life
If you love playful pet owners and adorable pups, then you may be familiar with Mary and her Australian Shepherd named Secret. They are the dynamic duo behind the widely loved Instagram and TikTok accounts @My_Aussie_Gal.
Mary started an Instagram dedicated to her beloved furry friend back in 2015 when Secret was just a pup. Now, her account has grown to have over 1.2 million loyal followers.
Likewise, Mary’s TikTok page dedicated to Secret took off after creating the account just last year. She has amassed a following of over 5.7 million users who love watching the pair participate in unique activities– including painting, playing Jenga, and doing yoga.
Sadly, Secret encountered some health problems, and Mary’s family has asked the internet community for their support. Her sister, Izzy, created a GoFundMe campaign detailing Secret’s health journey.
“Scarlet had been breathing a little funny, and we wanted to check it out,” Izzy said, “The vet agreed that something was wrong and had blood work done. The next day, the results showed that Secret had a very high white blood cell count.”
Aware that high white blood cells likely pointed to cancer, Izzy and Mary sought out a more definitive diagnosis at a cancer center.
“They determined it was either acute leukemia or stage five lymphoma, and she was immediately started on chemotherapy,” Izzy wrote.
The best-case scenario is that Secret will enter remission through chemotherapy treatment. Still, this solution is only temporary.
GoFundMe; pictured above is Secret
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“Her only chance for long-term survival would be with new cancer treatments like adoptive T-cell therapy or a bone marrow transplant,” Izzy explained.
These treatments are rarely facilitated on dogs and are only accessible in two locations throughout the United States. Thankfully, there is a center located right in Mary’s hometown of Bellingham, Washington.
The financial obstacles to get Secret these treatments, though, are enormous. So, Izzy hoped that Mary’s follower base could rally together and help support Secret.
“We are hoping that you can give what you can to help us give Secret another day, another week, another year; as much time as we can give her,” Izzy wrote.
With a goal of fifty thousand dollars, Secret’s GoFundMe has already nearly quadrupled Mary’s and Izzy’s hopes.
The pup’s treatment fund has now amassed almost one hundred and ninety-five thousand dollars from over six thousand donors.
“I was devastated when I read the news about Secret’s diagnosis. I am heartbroken. Sending my love and healing to you both. You two have brought me so much joy. Thank you very much,” wrote one loving fan who donated fifty dollars.
“I am happy to support Secret and the great medicine at work to save her. Mary and Secret are a great inspiration for dog/human relationships. Prayers for you both,” wrote another supporter who also donated fifty dollars.
To stay updated on Secret’s journey, share her story or donate to the cause, visit the GoFundMe link here.
“Thank you all again for supporting Mary and Secret over the years. Secret saved my sister’s life in a literal sense– she is Mary’s service dog, her lifeline. And I know from reading the comments under every post for the past seven years just how much Secret means to all of you,” Izzy wrote.
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