Help Olivia Find Her Lifesaving Stem Cell Match 🐾
Wall-E Fought Lymphoma and Won. Now Olivia Needs Your Scottie’s Help.
A simple cheek swab from your dog could be the key to saving Olivia through Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant, also known as a bone marrow transplant.
Pedigree Information for Both of Olivia's Parents:
Dam (Tilly): Arooo's Waltzing Matilda (Tilly)
Sire (Yes Joe): Dana Holloway's Yes Joe
Wall-E’s Legacy & Olivia’s Battle
When Wall-E was diagnosed with lymphoma, the odds felt overwhelming. But thanks to a generous donor dog whose stem cells matched Wall-E, he received a hematopoietic stem cell transplant and was given a second chance at a healthy life.
Today, Olivia—a beloved Scottish Terrier in our community—is fighting the exact same battle against lymphoma. She needs a donor to help her beat cancer, just like Wall-E did.
Your Scottie could be Olivia’s match.
As featured in the Scottish Terrier Club of America (STCA) publication: The story of how Wall-E's brother became his lifesaving stem cell donor.
Every dog owner knows the quiet magic of a Scottish Terrier’s affection—the loyal eyes, the gentle tap of a paw, and the unspoken promise that you will protect them through anything. Right now, Kelly Authier is facing every dog parent’s worst nightmare as her 5-year-old Scottie, Olivia, bravely fights lymphoma in the prime of her life. Olivia still has so many years of joy, tail wags, and sunshine left to give, but to beat this, she needs one extraordinarily rare gift: a matching stem cell donor. When you request a free cheek swab kit for your pup, you aren't just taking a simple 30-second test at home—you are offering Kelly hope when she needs it most, and giving sweet Olivia the fighting chance she so deeply deserves.
How Canine Stem Cell Donation Works:
Myth vs. Fact
3 Simple Steps
Request Your Kit: Fill out our fast 60-second form to get a free cheek swab kit mailed to your home.
Swab at Home: Gently swab the inside of your dog’s cheek with the included Q-tip for 30 seconds and drop it in the pre-paid mailer.
Save a Life: If your pup is flagged as a match, our veterinary team will walk you through every step before you agree to anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can be a donor?
Healthy dogs of various breeds and sizes can be tested. While Scottish Terriers are highly encouraged due to genetic compatibility, all prospective donor dogs are welcome to swab!
Does ordering a kit cost anything?
No. Cheek swab kits are 100% free to request and send back in the pre-paid envelope.
What happens if my dog isn't a match for Olivia?
With your permission, your dog's profile will remain in the registry to potentially save another dog fighting lymphoma in the future.
Backed by a Legacy of Hope
Golden Gate Scottish Terrier Rescue (GGSTR) is proudly standing behind Olivia and calling on the Scottie community to help save her life. GGSTR strongly advocates for advanced veterinary healthcare for all Scotties in need, and this cause hits especially close to home: GGSTR alumnus Bullet — a rescue dog who found his forever home through GGSTR—made history as the first Scottish Terrier ever to serve as a successful stem cell donor, saving his brother Wall-E.
Bullet proved that miracles are possible when our community comes together. By supporting Olivia today—whether by donating or requesting a cheek swab kit—you are helping write the next success story.