Main fundraiser photo

Help Me Get A Service Dog

Donation protected
Hi! My name is Sydney, I'm a 17-year-old with a slew of health issues. After a lifetime of trauma, I finally got diagnosed by a licenced psychiatrist in December of 2018. They diagnosed me with: Clinical Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and trauma symptoms. Even though I have been on medication for my anxiety and depression for over a year, I still have issues with day-to-day life. This is where this GoFundMe comes in. My family doesn't have a ton of money, and because of my mental health, I'm not able to have a normal job. This is why I am here. I have done countless hours of research and know whole-heartedly that a service dog is what will be best for me. I already have a letter of recommendation from one of my medical professionals to say that a service animal is what I need for my health. This is a long process and probably won't have the dog fully train for another year or two after I have adopted it. Personal requirements of the dog: -Has to be spayed -Calm and well-tempered -Under 30LBS -Low to no shedding -Medium energy -Good with other dogs, cats, strangers, and any other animal -Not skittish or shy (If at any time, the dog changes from these requirements after I have adopted it, I will make sure they will go to a loving home that can care for them.) Here's the cost of things: -The max amount that I'm willing to pay upfront for a dog is $500. This will include all initial vet bills from the rescue agency I will get said dog from. -After I adopt the dog, there will be a vet check-up that I will do, that could be anywhere between $100-$500 depending on what the vet charges, and what their rate is. -There is also a fee for getting the service animal supplies, with what I am looking at, it is about $50-$100 for a vest/harness and another $50 for extras, such as a dog tag/collar and working dog patches. This does not include shipping. -Any leftover money will help with the cost of training, food (it is a high-quality diet), beds, etc. What the dog will do for me: -Help through and after anxiety attacks -Help me with my chronic pain (I have fibromyalgia)  -Help alleviate some of my anxiety in situations that could be triggers for me -Help alleviate any of my depression and trauma symptoms Thank you for taking the time for reading this, and have a nice day. -Sydney

Organizer and beneficiary

Syd Lacroix
Organizer
Palmerston, ON
Larry Lacroix
Beneficiary

Your easy, powerful, and trusted home for help

  • Easy

    Donate quickly and easily.

  • Powerful

    Send help right to the people and causes you care about.

  • Trusted

    Your donation is protected by the  GoFundMe Giving Guarantee.