Rambo is a 1-year-old German Shepherd Dog in Williamstown, NJ, who needs $555 for EPI management.

I fell in love with Rambo on August 7, 2020 - the day I met him at the shelter I volunteer at. He had been "owner surrendered" just 7 days prior on (ironically) my son's birthday; July 31. He was 10 months old, just a puppy. He was also VERY sick; he had Giardia, Coccidia, Hookworm, Kennel Cough (which got so bad so quickly that it became Pneumonia). But, I got him treated and he got better.

Rambo has been in our family for 6 months now (Jan. 2021) and he's had sickness after sickness - through no fault of ours or Rambo's veterinarian's. I feel I did "everything right"; Rambo is up to date on all his vaccinations and never misses a dose of his monthly preventatives (Interceptor Plus & Bravecto). I have pet insurance for Rambo, as well. Now, Rambo's diagnosis is Pancreatitis and EPI.

Rambo's pet insurance is fighting against the claims I've submitted. I've exhausted Care Credit, Scratch pay, personal loans, my own savings and checking account, loans from friends/family, and am now turning toward crowdfunding. I've also applied for grants/financial aide.

Rambo's currently being treated by Mount Laurel Animal Hospital via their Emergency Department veterinarians and internal medicine specialists (via referral from Rambo's primary vet who said Rambo simply CAN'T wait until a "regular"/non-emergency appointment is available.). While Rambo is stable at the moment, his condition requires life-long management. Rambo's pet insurance is NOT helping.

Despite being sick time and time again, Rambo is the BEST BOY. He is always sweet to EVERYONE he meets. He takes all his medications - whether they're pills, injections, or powder on his food. He loves to chase balls and he loves my 7-year-old son. Rambo is in training to (hopefully) be my service dog IF/WHEN he gets better. Either way, Rambo is a VERY LOVED family member. He deserves the BEST.