Jasper is a 5 year old Shetland Sheepdog in Los Angeles, CA, who needs $2,000 for X-Ray, Blood Work, & MRI or CT Myleography.

Jasper is a Shetland Shepherd who found me three years ago during the firework celebrations on Fourth of July. I took him in before returning him to his original owner. A few nights later, he returned and I reasoned with his owners that I should take care of him with my two other dogs (Poe, a cockerpoodle, and Lilo, a maltese). He's been happy at home with me for three years now!

Dr. Cho at the Afforadable Animal Hospital NOHO has provided medication, taken blood work, and conducted X-Rays for what he concludes is:
1. Multifocal thoracic and lumbar spondylosis
2. Degenerative lumbosacral disease
3. Bilateral coxofemoral osteoarthritis
But, he needs to conduct more tests--an MRI or CT myelography--to determine the presence of a compressive myelopthy/radiculoneuropathy.

Japser is a silly, timid, and goofy friend who loves playing with any size stick, ball, or chew toy. He always looks out for who's entering the front gate with a "wooh ooh!" and will become easily shaken by loud noises, like fireworks. He gets frightened by balloons or wide, floating , or hanging objects. He's very cuddly and loyal and is always ready to play or go for a walk!

I am a full-time artist, muralist, and painting teacher. My annual income is below $15,000 a year and I am paying off past medical bills and rent. I currently live at home with my parents. Jasper needs all the help he can get right now.