Julio is a service dog to Jenn who is dealing with her own financial strain as a single mother and working on her own medical diagnosis of MS (Multiple Sclerosis), doctor appointments, and treatments. Julio is only 3.5 years old. I am seeking donations and assistance on behalf of Jenn to help get a diagnosis for Julio and figure out the correct course of action.  As of right now Julio is in need of X-Rays, Ultrasounds, possible scopes, and possible surgeries with veterinarians estimating about $8000 for all imaging and possible surgeries.

Two weeks ago, Julio was running around and playing with his friends and snuggling with his humans. He woke up in the middle of the night crying and unable to weight-bare on his front left leg. He's been unable to do the things he enjoys (playing, providing services needed for Jenn, and guarding his yard while greeting his neighborhood friends) and has seemed to become sad / depressed. Jenn has been trying to work with her Vet as well as trying to get into see the specialist Vets that are needed -- Jenn has reached out to multiple organizations and other assistance in our area and has not had any luck with the assistance. 

Julio is currently having trouble weight bearing and using his front right leg. After a few consultations with his Vet, they are leaning towards figuring out a diagnosis and possible solution. Julio has been formerly diagnosed with OCD (Osteochondritis) in his back right leg. Julio has already had a couple x-rays and a previous diagnosis of OCD which leads the vets down this current path. In order to get the diagnosis, an ultrasound and x-rays needs to be completed which will then enlighten the Veterinarians if a scope of his leg joints will help solve the problem or if surgery will solve the problem.

The goal is to get the needed imaging and surgeries to get Julio back to being by Jenn's right-side in assisting with everything needed, playing with his friends, and snuggling his humans.