Rascal is a 5-year-old Shepard/Akita mix in Lake Station, IN, who needs $553 for Right anal sac removal.

My dad always wanted a dog and to name it Rascal. My sister was visiting for Christmas and we decided to make his wish come true. December 21, 2016 this beautiful creature chose us to adopt her from Miller Indiana Humane Society. She is the most chill dog I have ever met. We was approx 1 year old and a Shepard/Akita mix on that day. Since my dad has passed away she is more MY sidekick and friend.

Rascal I feel is more of a support dog. She has so much patience for babies and toddlers. She hates storms and fireworks and I've researched many things to make those easier for her. Finally had to get a med from vet. Each night she had a routine with my sister to fight "monsters" which are plain animal cookies. Most everything else is done by or with me like sleeping next to me.

I mentioned before I have lupus. Most days I'm fine but I am on very limited disability. I really hate asking for help with ANYTHING but I'm putting my pride away for her. Rascal can't take care of this and it's up to me to help her. She means the world to me.

Dad passed and money has been REALLY tight. Sister moved in but COVID-19 made things worse for her as far as work which also affected me. Thank goodness we received stimulus check. Paid what we had to and reserved some for Rascal for checkup at Lake Station Pet Clinic in Indiana. The exams and bloodwork took all the reserve money. During exam they found 2 knots in anal gland. Glad must be removed.

Rascal is definitely a character. She is a clown. Since I have lupus there's days I don't feel all that good. I'll make sure she's been out to do her business and she gets fresh everything when she comes in for breakfast and then I'll go lay back down. Only takes about 5 minutes before she knows to come find me and lay with me until I feel better or one of us has to go to the bathroom lol.