This Sweet Service Dog Started Experiencing Seizures And It’s Not Clear What’s Causing Them
Jersey City, New Jersey. After six years of companionship, Derek Tripp and his service pet, Marvel, face some life-changing challenges.
Marvel suffers from unexpected seizures that started just over two months ago, and they are preparing for the massive veterinarian bills coming in.
Both Derek and Marvel have been through so much together. Starting when Marvel was a pup, life has been interesting for both of them.
Derek found Marvel unexpectedly during his college years. He never intended to bring home a dog but found himself drawn to Marvel. It was a match meant to be.
Taking care of a new dog is a huge undertaking, especially for a college kid, especially a very energetic puppy.
Overwhelmed at first, Derek had second thoughts. He had to step up and take care of these new responsibilities. But, little did he know, it was Marvel that would take care of him.
Years later, through the loss of Derek’s mother, Marvel stayed by his side and helped him get through the emotional turmoil that comes with the loss of a parent.
GoFundMe; pictured above is Marvel with Derek
Marvel’s support was significant. His presence was vital to Derek’s everyday life, so much so, Derek had Marvel registered as an official service pet.
Sign up for Chip Chick’s newsletter and get stories like this delivered to your inbox.
Fast forward through an ever-growing bond, now at six years old, Marvel started having seizures.
Getting increasingly worse, Marvel has been to the veterinary emergency room where his seizures are supervised in an effort to keep them under control.
However, with the current uncertainty, source, and frequency of his seizures, there may be a long road ahead for both Derek and Marvel.
The next step is further testing to determine the source of Marvel’s seizures, which may result from underlying diseases or even cancer.
Supporting Marvel and Derek means getting the best veterinary care possible which is costly and often overwhelming financially.
Derek has started a GoFundMe account to help pay for Marvel’s medical care. We hope his seizures stay under control, and they both have a happily ever after. Go, Marvel, go!
If you would like to donate to the GoFundMe page set up to help with Marvel’s medical bills, you can do that here.
More About:Animals
Read This Next
