Elpis is a German Shepherd puppy in Hillman, MN, who needs $2,000 for an endoscopy with a possible gastrotomy.

Elpis is one of seven pups from my litter of puppies. She went to her new home Dec 4, and returned the next day because she was not keeping anything down. On Dec. 7th, Elpis was diagnosed with Megaesopahgus. I chose to keep her and fight for her. She is lucky #7 dog in my home! I own her parents, half brother, another Shepherd and two pit bulls. I also have 3 cats. Elpis follows me around 24/7.

Elpis is the sweetest puppy! She is full of energy and loves playing with her siblings and parents. She loves chasing the cats, which they don’t like. My husband and his three kids are also in love with our zoo! Elpis loves getting the attention from family. Since she was 8 weeks and 2 days old, I’ve been feeding her upright and keeping her upright for 20-25 minutes after so we have a very special

Prior to her surgery at the U of M, her vet costs had already reached $600. Her surgery was very expensive, which I put on my moms care credit card. Elpis needs an endoscopy. :( If surgery is required, we are looking at even more bills. :(

Dec 7, Elpis was diagnosed with ME. On Dec 14, she was diagnosed with PRAA. She had the PRAA repair surgery on Dec 23rd at the age of 10 weeks and 4 days. Her surgery was successful, but since surgery I’ve noticed her having a stridor/wheezing when overly excited or exerting herself. I brought her in on Tuesday to my local vet, and they did an X-ray. They noticed a foreign object in her stomach...

Elpis is special because she was born with a congenital defect known as persistent right aortic arch (PRAA), which caused the mega esophagus (ME). Since her diagnosis she has a special food consistently and feeding regimen. Elpis gets fed a slurry four times a day and must stay upright for 20 minutes after she eats. Because she is small still, I feed her while holding her in the pet carrier!