Legedu’s Care Fund
[Updated September 19, 2019]
Legedu turns nine this month, and as a gigantic horse-dog, this birthday comes with unfortunate realities. His time as a young, carefree service animal and guard dog is coming to a close. His hikes have grown increasingly shorter and it’s no longer because I’m the one who needs to stop.
Earlier this month, the vet told me that Legedu has arthritis and needs regular medication and care. This, as all large-breed dog owners know, is the beginning of a long battle with medical bills and the struggle to properly care for his comfort. Coupled with a few unrelated health issues that have sprung up recently, I’ve been at the vet more with Legedu the past year than I ever went over the span of his life. Today, I found a lump… and I don’t know what it is yet. Could be nothing, could be a demon-cancer-tumor. Who knows…
Thankfully, I have him on a Banfield Dog Wellness Plan. This lowers the cost of other vet expenses, like random visits when I think he’s dying (which has happened at least three times this year 😅). Soon, he will need to have scans and other procedures done or simply just more expensive medication. Whatever the case, I see the bills coming, and I have no way to pay them right now. I’m struggling with my own health and still recovering from the fire in 2017. (Yeah, it takes a while.)
I believe that Legedu has a few wonderful years left in him. He can enjoy them with the right exercise, supplements, and medication. This dog has given me everything when I needed it most. You can help him live out the rest of a happy life. Will you help cover some of the costs?
Here’s what Legedu needs and exactly what anything donated through this form will go to:
- Banfield Wellness Plan ($60/month)
- Daily Glucosamine / Joint Supplements ($35/month)
- Rimadyl (Anti-inflammatory for Arthritis) ($80-$120/month – I will know Oct 1)
Things I will eventually need for him but really hope won’t happen soon:
- Scans and X Rays
- Surgeries (Let’s hope not)
- The last part that no one wants to think about…