Akela is a 7 year old German Shepherd Dog in Sterling, AK, who needs $2,000 for Renal Treatment due to Rimadyl Overdose.

Akela has been on of my best friends so be he was a puppy. He was my present to myself for paying off all my student loans and being mentally, financially and physically stable. He came to me in Alaska from Missouri where his brother lives. Akela loves playing in the woods, taking naps curled up next to his human mom and would give you all his kibble if you just throw the ball one more time.

Akela was hospitalized on 09/11/24 for a rimadyl overdose after consuming about 75g of the medication while we were away. Currently he is on fluids, and a few different medications to try and help his liver and kidneys recover from this. As well as receiving a platelet transfusion. Because we are in Alaska, 24 hour veterinary care is scares with only one facility in the state.

Akela is such a good boy, he is so sweet and gentle with everyone he meets. Even the vet staff comments on how good he is every time we see them. He is the leader of our dog pack and protector of our home, though he a silly side to him as well.

This was something completely unexpected and something we have tried to avoid within our home for the over a year that our other GSD has been on this medication. Care is costing around $20k with; 24 hour care, medications, transfusion and imaging.