Save Halo: Urgent Help Needed for Treatment

This past October Lara and I began to fall in love with and eventually adopt a beautiful and sweet rescue dog named Halo (shortly after the passing of our beloved 10 y/o GSD, Campbell).

Halo is a German Shepherd and Blue Heeler mix (we think) who loves meeting new people almost as much as chasing her ball. She’s intensely loyal and protective of her pack. She came into our lives like no other dog could and helped us to find joy and happiness again. Sadly, on our first routine checkup we discovered that Halo is infected with Heartworm—contracted sometime before we met her. If you don’t know, heartworm is fatal if left untreated and damages the heart and lungs. Luckily, we caught it before it was too late. We quickly moved to a treatment plan that included medication and rest. After a few days of treatment, we noticed a stark contrast in Halo’s behavior and brought her for a follow up. The vet quickly moved for a blood panel and we found that her liver enzymes were off the charts. She was in substantial danger, potentially from an adverse reaction to the medication, but the cause is still unclear.

We have to act now in order to save her life.

Halo will have to stay in the hospital for 2 days (at least) and receive a slew of diagnostic testing and treatments including X-rays, abdominal ultrasounds, plasma transfusions, cardiologist consultations, EKG, medications, etc. amounting to roughly $17,000. This is in addition to the exams and treatments to initially treat the heartworm which were close to $3,000.

This leaves Lara and I with a $20,000 vet bill that we were not anticipating. Humbly we come to our community and loved ones to ask for help. We realize the needs of many that outweigh ours and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for any support you can offer us at this time. Our little family is so grateful for each and every one of you.

Thank you, thank you, thank you…