The Sidney community is rallying behind a fundraiser to support the family of Scott Keanie, owner of ScottyB次元官网网址檚 Dog Shack.

Keanie was rushed to hospital on Thursday, July 4, after experiencing a severe heart attack, where he was placed on life support. On Wednesday (July 10), the family reported that whilst Keanie was still in a critical condition, he was showing signs of improvement after open heart surgery.

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As a show of support for the much-loved family, friends have launched an online fundraising page to help with the running costs of the business and travel expenses. So far, over $8,000 has been raised of the $15,000 target (as of mid-day Friday, July 12).

B次元官网网址淒ebbie, ScottB次元官网网址檚 wife, is dedicated to keeping ScottyB次元官网网址檚 Dog Shack going for as long as possible by herself and your generosity can make a profound difference,B次元官网网址� said close family friend Tammi Denison.

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In response to the communityB次元官网网址檚 support, KeanieB次元官网网址檚 daughter Chelsea said, B次元官网网址淢y mum, brother and myself would like to thank everyone in the community for reaching out, offering support, kind words and good thoughts during this difficult time. We are incredibly touched and know that dad is so appreciative.B次元官网网址�

To make a donation to the fundraiser, visit: .