Hi All,

Most of you are familiar with my German Shepherd dog, Mason.. I would like to start this by saying any pity or “i’m so sorry to hear” isn’t what i’m looking for.. And I don’t wish to hear that…… We are extremely positive, optimistic and confident that we can control the narrative of this issue. So please keep the vibrations of positivities high for us in thought and prayer.

So.. I’m going to get personal and vulnerable……

A sensitive subject for me; For those of you that aren’t aware, in a series of heartfelt and inspiring events, Mason came into my life in Spring of 2021, when I was experiencing a struggle of serious mental health issues, not the least of which included suicide at the time…

Whilst on a mental rehab trip to Vernon, BC - Mason (miraculously) and literally showed up.. Enough to ignite a peice in my heart and mind, refocus my energies and mental state, and give me a new passion and purpose to my life that i’d, at the time - had lost for the previous 1.5 years. I was at (my) rock bottom, contemplated and planning in taking my own life. I give credit to Mason in divinely showing up - at the right time, to provide me what he did, and since then has.. Little did I know the healing power of a Dog……

He immediately became my registered service animal, and has been by my side 24/7.. And I don’t believe there’s been more than a couple nights we’ve been separated.

As a middle aged dog when I first got Mason, and now into his seniors years that I knew would eventually come.. We’ve had a prognosis of an infamous German Shepherd favoured degenerative dis-ease of the spinal cord, in which, slowly declines the use of their rear legs, eventually leading to paralysis. (This can be compared to MS in humans). Many would say there is no “cure”. Being realistic - whilst I don’t believe in the word cure per se, but rather, reverse or remission to this debilitating genetic dis-ease. There have been promising treatment options shown in specific medications, stem cell therapies, acupuncture, chiro, PT, and of course diet and lifestyle.

My decision is to follow through with all treatments, even the more expensive ones. As aside from his symptoms shown, Mason is a happy boy, otherwise very healthy, and thus has the potential of living a very healthy and lengthy senior life despite any dis-ease condition.. With the right testing, help, and treatments - Mason can stabilize from this condition and keep the use of his legs for his senior years to come..

I know, right? Just a dog..

He is a dog, a being rather, that I give all credit to for saving my life, and so I made a promise to do all it is I can to take care of him and his quality of life — however long our journey is together. He is undoubtably an incarnate Earth Angel whom deserves his space on this Earth for all he’s given to me and many, many others throughout his life journey thus far.

WHAT WILL YOUR DONATION GO TOWARDS?

My current expenses are roughly:

$200/week in raw meals and prep.

$300 monthly in required medications plus travel over the border.

$150 monthly for required supplements.

$95 acupuncture weekly, $140 PT to the city.

$3,000~ per stem cell therapy treatment.

Every cent goes towards his treatment plan, and hopefully stem cell therapy included. This is the biggest expense.

Afraid and embarrassed to seek help in our expenses, I realized that - any bit helps, and we appreciate you’re supports and efforts no matter the capacity.

Together, Mason, Myself, and Supporters can provide enough help and treatment to re-write the prognosis of this dis-ease and benefit not only Mason - but the German Shepherd community, owners and breeders.

With endless love,