Puppymill Girls Continued

[Dukey's Mom]

Good Morning!

I have some wonderful news! Lucy is home with her foster mom, now permanent as of last night. When you hear this story, you will not believe it!

Now, Lucy has been missing for over a week, she has been sighted off and on as you know.

I got the call last night, and I myself am in shock and very very happy.

Her foster mom has spent the entire weekend looking for her with no success. Someone on our rescue list had her get in contact with a dog communicater, I am not making this up. Anyway, she did and the woman said that Lucy was near water and to bring another dog with you.

She took the day off yesterday and went to a swampy area that was near where Lucy was lost. She said within an hour she saw Lucy about 30-40 feet away. Lucy bolted. Some time passed, same thing, and then she bolted again.

She sat down with her dog and about another 45 minutes passed. Her dog started barking and she could see Lucy out of the corner of her eye. Lucy came up to her and she scooped her up. She said while driving home she kept her hands on Lucy because she was so afriad to lose her again. I have goosebumps just writing this.

Needless to say, there is one happy dog and one happy woman today. When I talked to her last night she said Lucy had lost quite a bit of weight and is covered with ticks.

I am so so happy for both of them. This woman has been so upset and has spent so much time looking for her. She really loves Lucy, and now Lucy is where she belongs.

Lucy is one lucky dog to even be alive.

Well, you have been wanting a happy post, I think this one covers that.

I don't have good news on Queenie. For now, lets enjoy this and I will post about her later.

Andrea...who now believes in miracleshttp://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

[Wienergal]

Awwwwwwwwwrrright!!! Thanks for the morning weep-fest, Andrea! I'm so happy for Lucy, you, and Lucy's mom. I can't even imagine the relief you must be feeling! And I promise never, ever to sneer at dog psychics again! How bizarre--and how wonderful!!!<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm8.gif" border=0> <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm8.gif" border=0> <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm8.gif" border=0>

[Dukey's Mom]

I know Susan, I always thought the same thing.

Lucy is being renamed Sadie, in honor of this dog communicator

I still can't believe it myself!

Andrea

[Dukey's Mom]

Make that Pamela...sorry brain freeze

[~Jen~]

Wow Andrea thats great im glad Lucy was found http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

Still sending prayers and rayzzzzzzzzzzz to Queenie!!! What a lil fighter she is!

Jen

[Oscar's Mom]

I'm so glad Lucy has been found. I think of her and Queenie everyday.

[Jennifer]

I am so happy that she was found. That is amazing. Wow. I'm also glad that she is OK besides the ticks and needing some extra food. I guess I am going to have to change my mind also about dog psychics.

Had yall looked in that area over the weekend? Do you have a picture of Lucy that you can post? I'd love to see the sweet little face that I'm been praying for.

And I'm so glad that Lucy (opps.. Sadie) is now at her new home. I am so happy for her new mom also.

My co-workers are starting to think I'm crazy cuz I get teary eyed whenever I sneak a peek at this thread.

Sending prayers and thoughts to Queenie.

[dutchman]

Hooray some good news. Sounds like one tough little girl. It's great to know she will have a good forever home.

Tom and the boys (Frank and Tanner)

[pluto'slanie]

http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/bounce.gifhttp://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/bounce.gif http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/bounce.gif Hip hip hooray for Sadie, for you, for her new mom and yes for the psychic Sadie too. Now let's get some good news from Queenie. Lanie

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[TessieMom]

Fantastic news! Now if we can just get Queenie better... Lots of Rayzzz...Rena

[Roxane]

Wow, Andrea. Talk about things "between heaven and earth" that I don't understand! It just couldn't have turned out any better.http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif
As happy as I can be for all concerned. Now if circumstances will take a turn for the better, regarding Queenie...
Roxane and crew

[georgette]

Wow, this site is the highlight of my day. INCREDIBLE news - all those rays are working so we'll send some more for all of you.
Love, Georgette

[Heather]

I am a believer!

[Lili's Mama]

<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm41.gif" border=0> Andrea, that is one fantastic tale with a wonderful ending. I'm praying for another miracle now......for Queenie, of course.

[WOTANSMUTTI]

It's almost as if Sadie was waiting to be found and readopted to the person she wanted to be her mom. Thank goodness dachsies are such pack animals and that she couldn't resist a fellow dachs barking...

In a way- Sadie adopted her own mom.

Rayzzzzz for Queenie and a toothbrush too!
Smiles, Sonja and Wo-ster

[Little Freddie]

WOW, that is just amazing about Lucy! You never know! What a happy ending!http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

Susan

[Tanya]

Andrea, So happy to hear about Lucy. I sent you a private message but decided to ask here as well. I adopted a bird dog puppy in August named Rufus. Well, while I was out of town Thursday my neighbor who was looking after my babies greeted me when I got home Friday to tell me Rufus had dug out and was missing. We have called all the appropriate people, filled out a missing dog report and combed the neighborhood...nothing. The only clue we've had was a neighbor saying they saw him following a couple. I guess he followed them home cause we can't find him. Last night while outside calling his name, I said to myself...where are you Rufus. My 2 year old said, "Rufus is in the star mommy, see" and pointed to the star in the sky. Yes, I burst out crying! So Andrea, if you can, please let me know how to contact the animal communicator. Maybe she can help me bring Rufus home.
Tanya

[Jennifer]

Andrea,

Just sending my daily does of thoughts, rayz and prayers to Queenie. How is she doing?

[Dukey's Mom]

Hi Folks,

Well, I gave a happy story yesterday, sorry I cannot repeat it today.

Queenie is back in the hospital. She had a horrible night. This poor girl. I put her in a fleece coat and took her back this morning.

One of her slides came back, it's some sort of chronic bacteria, we are still waiting for the other one to come back. She is back on IV's today, and we are switching antibiotics yet again. We need the second slide to come back to know exactly what we are dealing with.

My vet said she has never encountered something like this. She is actually calling some of her colleages to see if they have any ideas.

Poor Queenie, she coughed all night, her eyes are running, and she just is still so sweet.

She always looks so sad when I leave her, it just breaks your heart.

So, lets keep those rays coming, and if you could forward a few hours sleep, I would love that.

Andrea

[Tanya]

Sending lots of love and healing thoughts to Queenie. You know miracles happen so keep believing!!
Tanya

[Jennifer]

Sending more rays, prayers and lots and lots of hugs. And some sleep... And more hugs and prayers.

Do you have a Vet School Hospital near you? I know that we have a great one here especially for rare conditions and is usually very up on the latest research. I know that ours here gives the rescue groups a discount also.

Sending more hugs and prayers.... We are all thinking of you and Queenie.

[georgette]

That is so sad - we were all so hopeful - how incredibly hard to leave her although at least with people who take good care of her. It really puts things in perspective - after I visit here all of the little daily nonsense that people fuss over seems so trite.
OK we must refocus our concentration. I know you hate to post difficult news but please keep us informed - looking for the silver lining - maybe you can take a nap?

[Roxane]

Andrea:
This is unreal. I think you need all the medical opinions you can get. You've got to know she's a fighter from all that she has endured. As Georgette said, it isn't easy to have to post discouraging news but you know we are all pulling for both of you. This has probably become the most important and first place everyone looks when coming to the board.
All our love and prayers are with you 24/7,
Roxane and crew

[Dukey's Mom]

Thanks Guys.

I just got off the phone with my vet. She has Queenie on an IV and a strong dose of Batril.

She also has Queenie on a bronchol diolator, to help her breath. She said she is in trouble at this point. I am beside myself right now.

She spoke to a cardiologist to see if they thought maybe that could be involved. He said no. My vet said she is cultering out bacteria, from what she said it has to do with Queenie having chronic bacteria.

We are still waiting for the other slide to come back.

I just wish I could go home. This poor girl. I am going by after work to see her.

I am just so upset right now. She just can't seem to kick this. They have her wrapped up in blankets and she is resting now. She is still eating well, which is a good sign. I just don't know how much she has left.

Please send those prayers and rays her way today, I knew she was worse, I had no idea this much though.

Andrea


BTW, if anyone has any info on this, can you let me know? Tom had sent sent me sights and I am doing a searcg000

[~Jen~]

Poor Queenie ... we hope she will be feeling better soon... sending LOTS of Prayers and RAYZZZZZZZZ!!!


Jen and the crew http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

[Shelbie]

Oh Andrea, consider yourself hugged by a Brit (and we don't do much hugging you know!) Lots and lots of love and thoughts for Queenie from Debbie and Shelbie xxx

[Jennifer]

Oh, Andrea. I am sitting her at work crying. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Queenie. And hugs... Lots and lots of hugs.

I did a search on chronic bacteria, but got no hits. Is there another name for what she has? I also have a friend at the vet school here that I can call.

[pluto'slanie]

Andrea, my heart breaks for you and Queenie. Let's hope for a miracle. Pluto and I send rayzzz and much love. Lanie

[Dukey's Mom]

Jennifer,

I don't think so, thats what my vet is calling it. She is consulting with other vets at this point.

Maybe your friend may know of another case of pneumonia that is this bad and lasting this long? Would you mind asking. I am really getting desperate.

I can't even fuction today.

Thanks
Andrea

[~Jen~]

Hey Jennifer do you think someone at Duke would know? I havent called there before but i had a friend that said she did and had really good luck getting some cutting edge answers to her questions. I wonder who we would contact there if we called?

Jen

[dutchman]

Andrea,

You might want to look at the following page on Ehrlichiosis: http://www.srv.net/~cdm/Dale/ehrlichia.html Evidently is is not that well known among the general veterinarians and it came up several times when I did a web search on "pneumonia, chronic, dogs). The paper presented at the above site appears to have the most complete listing of references. I have no way of knowing if this looks even remotely like what is happening to Queenie I'll let you read the paper. Perhaps it has already been ruled out with test already completed by your vet.

Good luck little Queenie, we are all pulling for you. Thank you Andrea for being such a kind caring person.

Best wishes,

Tom

[Jennifer]

Andrea,

Got a hold of my neighbor and found out that she is starting next fall and isn't in the program yet. Sorry, I thought she was already in it. However, I am going to just call over to the Vet School and see if someone will help.

Also, I found this on pseudomonas. Not sure if it relates. The first question looks like it may relate. According to the article pseudomonas is a common bacterial cause of pneumonia in dogs. It goes in depth about different drugs and treatment.

http://www.vetinfo.com/dpneumonia.html


Jennifer

[Jennifer]

Struck out... Teaching Hospital doesn't discuss medical cases of dogs that aren't patients for liability purposes. Sorry. I'll keep asking around.

[Little Freddie]

Andrea,
This may sound like a stupid question, but, could the condition of her mouth & teeth be what is PREVENTING her system to kick the pnemonia? I just can't help but feel this way. Of course, there is NO way at THIS point that they can work on her mouth, and that is what is SO unfortunate. The bacteria from her mouth is causing this, I feel at least. But, of course the Vets would know this. If only they could take care of her mouth NOW, I feel it would help. This is so unfortunate. Could they maybe TRY and take a chance? Or would that definately kill her? GAWD, she's gone this FAR, SOMETHING has to work!!!!!!!!

Susan

[~Jen~]

I did a search and came up with this website looks like it has lots of stuff on it ... dunno if it will have exactly what you need or not. But figured i would post it anyways...
http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/path/pbteach/wlc/vem5164/saresp1.htm

Sending Queenie Tons of Rayzzzzzz!!

Jen

[TessieMom]

We will keep sending prayers and rayzzz. Maybe your vet has some connections at his old school that he could try. I know that mine uses the folks at Texas A & M (where he graduated) all the time. Take care, Rena

[georgette]

We'll be together in spirit with your family through the night.
-g

[Penny's Aunt]

Cornell Vet School (NY), Fort Collins Vet School (CO) & Davis Vet School (CA) will all give opinions & advice, as far as I have heard.

There is also a subscription website that is just for vets, maybe your vet can find someone who is on it.

Is Valley Fever any kind of possibility? I know it usually is found in people & dogs in the SW U.S. & northern Mexico. Do you have any idea if Queenie has ever been there?

Do a search on Valley Fever, & you'll find the symptoms.

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[Penny's Aunt]

Cornell has a bunch of vet consultants your vet can contact. All the lingo I found is in "vetspeak", so you might give him/her the address: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/public/research/vetmedfield/faculty1.htm

Maybe someone here can help with a diagnosis. Nearly all of them have a click-on e-mail address.

[isobelsmom]

I talked with a couple vet friends, and tho they were kinda loath to give an opinion on a dog not their client . . . they told me that there is a new strain of kennel cough that is rather antibiotic-resistant. Also, as with humans, an infection in the mouth lowers the whole immune system as it goes to the heart and lungs. Like Susan said, it may be something to look at. Push your vet into calling in markers from her school and other vets who are more into bateriology(sp) and/or pathology. They see weird stuff everyday and may be able to give a different slant to this. I'm sorry, Andrea, this sounds like it's more than your average pneumonia . . .It's time to push your vet for other possibilities.

My heart, prayers, thoughts and love are with you and Queenie. Big hugs from Isobel. We're here for you!

mary

[Dukey's Mom]

You are all fantastic! I cannot get over the info you have come up with!

I have printed off the pages that Tom and Jennifer sent. I am going back to the vets tonite and will bring it with me.

Mary, you have a point. I think you have all seen what Queenie's mouth looks like. I'm sure that has something to do with her condition.

I know when I first had her, my vet said that the infection in her mouth most certainly has spread through her system. We were concerned about her internal organs.

Queenie has had the sample taken from her lungs, and that is supposed to be in today. She actually has 3 vets attending her case now. So hopefully we can find the right meds for her. She has been on so many.

I took her home last night. She was taken off the IV late yesterday afternoon. She is on her new meds.

She slept through the night, but wasn't awake 5 seconds and she started hacking away. I can't stand it. She ate her breakfast though.

When they brought her out to me, her tail was in overdrive, it was so cute. She was so happy to be back home.

Anyway, any other info you find, let me know. Hey, I just thought of something, you are all going to be officially called

"Queenies Angels" has a nice ring to it.


Hugs
Andrea

[Wienergal]

You all are so great at computer searches! Wow! Hope some of this info helps Queenie.

And of course, Andrea would never tell you this, so I will: If you want to contribute a little something for Queenie's vet bills, you can go to the CCDR website, click on Queenie's story, and make a contribution on-line, using PayPal. Those bills must be enormous by now, and no end in sight. The website address is www.c2cdr.org. (http://www.c2cdr.org.)

[Little Freddie]

Andrea,
The fact that she came home last night, and is still eating is GREAT! So evidentally she's out of "trouble"!http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif I'm just SO AMAZED at how she keeps pluckin along.
Now listen, if only the Vets could work on her mouth & teeth SLOWLY, little by little, she won't have to be "out" as long. I know you mentioned about her jaw too, that the bone is infected. Can they take x-rays of her mouth and see if they can do something? I relieved to know that she is out of immediate danger.

{{{HUGS}}}} to you and Queenie from Susan & Freddie<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm26.gif" border=0>

[georgette]

And more hugs and more and more - hey we'll smother the poor girl - maybe that's why she's hacking
oh I was sooooo very afraid to open this up - that's why I'm so late
hey I'll make a contribution for every bit of good news you post - me and Danny & Gabby too
yes sounds like a good idea to keep her asleep so she can't cough as much - she probably doesn't even remember that she can be awake without coughing or feeling sick for that matter
you're going to adopt her aren't you?<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm34.gif" border=0>
thanks for the info Wienergal - G

[Roxane]

Pamela:
That link isn't working. I got an
"underconstruction" notice.
Help.
Roxane

[Jean]

Here's a link to CCDR's Special Needs (http://www.c2cdr.org/index_specialneeds.html) page where you can send donations for Queenie.

[Tanya]

Hooray for the good Queenie news! Everyday I check this holding my breath praying for this baby. Hey Georgette...we all know where Queenie's forever home will be http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/wink.gif . Andrea, I'm glad our prayers are helping Queenie, but I think we all know it is you who is Queenie's true angel. Bless you.
Tanya

[Dukey's Mom]

Morning!

Well, we had a rough night, but then the Queen gobbled up her breakfast. I am at a loss.

I had a board meeting last night and 3 times I had to stop, because Queenie was trying to run around and went into a major coughing fit. When she does that I literally have to hold her until she settles down. This girl has no idea how sick she is! She is absolutely amazing!

The third time, I laid on the couch with her and fell asleep, so much for my meeting!

I wish you could see her in person, her eyes are running, she is coughing like crazy, but she is a pistol! I am going to be in trouble when we get this girl well!

Last night she somehow got hold of a small stuffed bear angel I have, I let her keep it. When we woke up this morning, Queenie had it under her head!

I dropped off those articles last night to my vet, she is looking at them.

Queenie, not to be gross, did get some gunk up last night, so we are still dealing with an active chest, and when she coughs, you can really hear it.

Her mouth, thats going to be an ordeal, it is just so bad. I don't even know what the plan is with that yet

I told Queenie how she is a celebrity, I hope she doesn't ask for her own room!

Hugs
Andrea

[dutchman]

Way to hang in there Queenie. Perhaps many of our good thoughts, rays and prayers have been intercepted by that bear angle and now that Queenie has found it (or it found her) and she is keeping it close they will all surge into her and she will start getting better. I bet she was one great little mother despite the conditions she came from.

As always best wishes and many rays from Tom and the boys.

[georgette]

Good news.
So now what about that other culture? Let us know right away. How sweet about her little toy - can't wait for her to feel better.
More rays....georgette

[Jennifer]

Just sending my daily dose of hugs, prayers, and rayz.

Have you been able to get some sleep yet, Andrea? Please take care of yourself. I know that Queenie needs you to be healthy.

So, I like the others are assuming that Queenie is already in her forever home.

Hoping that the vet finds some answers and that Queenie has a better night and that her Angel Bear keeps watching out for her.

[Dukey's Mom]

Hi,

I just left a message at the vets for the results.

I'll let you know as soon as I do.

As far as her forever home, OMG, I have 6 now! Probably, you know me!

I was just sitting her thinking of Queenie with her angel bear, how ironic that she chose that, I still don't know how she got it. I am giving myself goosebumps.

Andrea

[Little Freddie]

Andrea, that is just the sweetest thing about her Angel Bear, I wanna cry! So touching! I'm just curious, was the Bear sittin too high for Queenie to get it? How do ya think she was able to reach it? I'm curious cuz you said you had goosebumps! Ya never know, strange things can happen!

As far as her eating WELL and being a pistol, well, it's truely amazing! Just MAYBE she is NOT as sick as being let on????
It just does not make sense.

YOU take care of yourself Andrea! Take extra Vit.C and take a bubble bath.http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif
QUEENIE, there are LOTS of folks sending Guardian Angels to you.<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm37.gif" border=0> <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm37.gif" border=0> <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm37.gif" border=0> <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm37.gif" border=0>

Susan<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm38.gif" border=0>

[Penny's Aunt]

Queenie DOESN'T have her own room??!!!

Well, no WONDER she's so sick!

Be sure to take care of yourself, too. The puppers will be in REAL trouble if you get so tired you walk in front of a truck or something.<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm42.gif" border=0>

p.s. The little laughing face is supposed to be at the end of the second sentence. I am NOT amused at the thought of you getting run over by a truck!

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[georgette]

darn, you edited that PA, I was about to make a comment about the "sickness" on this thread and YOURsense of humor - opportunity lost<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm26.gif" border=0>

[pluto'slanie]

A little <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm34.gif" border=0> for a little <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm34.gif" border=0>. Of course she's found her forever home. With all these rayzzzz and everyone pulling for her, she just <u>must</u>get well. XXX & OOO from Lanie & Pluto.

[Augie Dog]

Lots of rayz from me and aug<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm34.gif" border=0>

Can't send enough of 'em.

[WOTANSMUTTI]

<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm3.gif" border=0>Go Queenie,Go! See Andrea chase Queenie...

Hope the congestion clears up soon! Hugs and pets to Queenie. <FONT COLOR="Red">BIG DACHSIE WELLNESS RAYZZZZZZZZZZ</FONT c>

Sonja and Wotan

[Dukey's Mom]

Hi Folks,

Queenie is holding her own. She is getting large amounts of gunk up still, and she is not ready for the steroid treatment.

She is still eating well, and just a wonder. I just wish we could get her well enough to hadve this treatment done.

I am waiting to see what the specialist has to say.

Yesterday, I was working from home and the doorbell rang. It was fed ex. It was a donation for Queenie! Isn't that awesome. I have no idea who the woman is, but it was very nice.

Oh, one note, her angel bear is one wing short at this point!

Andrea

[Mark]

Andrea, that's great news! She's a great little fighter . . . lot's more RAYZ coming your way!

Mark

[dutchman]

Andrea,

It sounds like Queenie is quite the little fighter. Despite everything that is going on health wise she still has the energy to beat up her toys. You better watch out once she gets healthy you are going to have you hands full. Queenie will have to become a rescue poster girl when this is all over.

Tom and boys sending our best rays

[~Jen~]

Andrea

Great to here Queenie is doing better lord help her toys when shes back in top condition ...lol http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif Glad the Rayzzzzzzzzzzzz are gettting through!! http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

Hugs
Jen

[Heather]

Big wet dachsie XO's to Queenie!

[Jennifer]

Glad to hear that she is eating and holding her own. I've got a good feeling about her. That's funny about the toy. Hopefully, it symbolizes that she doesn't need a whole angel at this point, just part of one. Or it could just be that she's being a typical dachsie and chewed up her toy....

Sending rays to Queenie that she gets well enough for the treatment.

[Dukey's Mom]

Hello to Queenie's Angels

She had a tough night. Woke up about 2 am, and then again at 4 am. Coughing like crazy. When she gets going good, it takes a while for her to settle back down.

She goes back in tomorrow morning for another xray. My husband was concerned this morning, before she had even moved, she started coughing and sneezing.

So the roller coaster ride continues. I am hoping the xray will show some improvement in her chest. I'll let you know.

I have one piece of good news. I picked Queenie up last night, and she is starting to sport a slight belly. Thats what is so weird, her appetite through this whole thing has been great. I guess I am grateful for that.

Don't forget to send her daily dose of Rays.

Andrea

[TessieMom]

Were sending more rayzzz and prayers Queenie's Way. Kibby says it was a humid morning and she was coughing too. Giga rays headed that way. Rena and the girls

[dutchman]

More rays on their way. She definitely is a little fighter with a strong will to live. Putting on a little weight is good. Lets hope a little extra strength will give her what she needs to kick those nasty bugs. The fact that she can still bring the gunk up when she needs to is good, her body still has the strength to be fighting. I hope the x-rays are good news even if her lungs haven't cleared up too much more we hope there isn't too much more scaring developing.

Best wishes,

Tom and the boys

[pluto'slanie]

Let's start those healing rayzzzz for today. You guys are always in my thoughts.

[~Jen~]

<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm37.gif" border=0> Sending Healing Dachshie Rayzzzzzzzzzzzzzz to Queenie and Kibby <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm37.gif" border=0> Hope you guys start to feel better soon!!
Jen

[Jennifer]

Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and Queenie. Hoping that she had a good night. Sending hugs ad rays.

[georgette]

<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm37.gif" border=0> Stuck on you...<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm37.gif" border=0>
All good things to you Queenie, you're still in our hearts and minds...georgette<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm37.gif" border=0>

[Roxane]

http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/pink.gif Come on, Queenie, you just gotta make it, you just gotta make it, you just gotta...http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/pink.gif
Roxane, Greta & Baylea

[Dukey's Mom]

Hi Folks,

Queenie is at the vets now, the xray came back bad again.

I was hoping that wasn't the case,but the last couple of days, she has really been sounding bad, and last night my husband didn't think she looked good at all. She is running a temp again too.

I'm leaving in a few minutes to go see the vet.

I just can't see what else they can do for her. Again, she ate her dinner last night, but not as she usually does now that I am thinking about it.

I'll let you know what the vet says. This poor little girl. I just want her better. We are now going on two months of this.

I think we need more rays

Andrea

[dutchman]

Rays on their way.

Tom and the boys (Frank and Tanner)

[Mark]

Andrea,

Rayz of assorted species & breeds from Michigan are on their way!

She's just gotta make it!

Mark

[~Jen~]

Sassie sends MEGA HUGE TONZ AND MORE TONZ of Rayzzzzzzzzzzzz to Queenie from all of us!!!

<IMG SRC="http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=950613&a=6951413&p=27676622&Sequence=1&res=high" border=0> She says "Fewl Bedda Sooon Qweenie!"

[WOTANSMUTTI]

Andrea,

I know you are very tired, almost as tired as Queenie gets coughing and hacking, at this point in her illness.

One rule I've always lived by is one of appetite. If the she still is eating and drinking, then this fight is still on. Queenie will let you know when it's time for you to send her on, if that's in the near future.

Both of you- stick to the Plan for now and more Rayzzzzzzz and hugs coming from this end of the country at you both!<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm37.gif" border=0>

Sonja

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[pluto'slanie]

Rayzzz, rayzzz and more rayzzz to Queenie and her Queen Mum. Sleep well. Pluto and Lanie

[Augie Dog]

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!


We are sending all the the rayz in PA to you!

[Dukey's Mom]

Hi My Friends

I have talked to a few dear friends tonite. I am so very upset.

Queenie's xray came back very bad.I spoke to my vet at length, and she asked me if we could start the steroid treatment.

I hate to be the one to make this decision. Queenie's body continues to fight itself, and her xray, is not good. My vet said she was " optimistic"

She also said, that Queenie has been fighting the pneumonia for 2 months now, and she cannot do it any longer.

I gave the go ahead for a low dose of steriod treatment on her beginning tonight. I am so very afraid.

I cannot take her home, which makes it worse, and I am so very scared right now.

She has so many people pulling for her.

I know when we woke this morning, Queenie's eye's were running, and her nose was as well. She was coughing, but that darn tail was still going.

I hate to say, money is becoming a factor, and that is killing me. She is such a fighter. My vet says she is defying all odds, and most pups would have passed by now.

Please bear with me, I am very emotional right now. I had hoped, there would be some improvement at this point. After the last couple of days, even my husband said that she just looks so sick.

Again though, she is eating, and giving kisses, and I cannot give up on her! If she had no life left, ok, but that is not Queenie!

I cannot, and will not , give up on her.

The procedure she is beginning tonight, can very well kill her. Please, say a prayer. All of you love her, as much as I do. I keep telling her how many wonderful people love her besides me, there has to be a reason that she is still here.

I again, am at a low point here, so please forgive my post. I cannot bear to lose her at this point, and I know you can all understand this.

If He choses that she be with him ok, I will still be here for her.

Please, keep her in your thoughts.

Andrea

[2DogsLong]

Andrea,

My thoughts are with you and Queenie tonight.

I keep starting sentences and deleting them. I can't find the 'right' thing to say.

I admire both you and Queenie for your strength. She really is a fighter and has the best 'coach' in the world.

If only love could cure her.

Take care Andrea. We're all behind you.
Sue

[dutchman]

Andrea,

I know it is much easier for those of us who have not held sweet little Queenie and felt her hart beating and received her kisses to give advice or make suggestions. I suspect you were fast approaching one of two options. The first the one you have chosen is to go ahead and give her her best shot at beating this bug that is slowly taking her down. Without the steroid therapy it appears the odds are against Queenie. Despite her weight gain of recent weeks the bug is eating away at her and may even be causing some long term scaring of her lungs. She has already proven that she is a fighter and if will to live can improve her change of surviving the treatment I feel she will pull through. The other option that you must know has been slowly creeping up is to admit defeat and say her quality of life is getting too poor to make her keep fighting. From reading your post I don't know if I could make a decision like that.

It's hard to give up on a fighter. When I had to say goodbye to my Aggie this spring it was obvious she was not going to get better. When I went in to caress her while the vet gave the final injection it was the only time she didn't respond when I walked into the CCU. She had been in an oxygen cabinet for most of the night and her blood O2 levels were way off. It was obvious that her body was failing her and she had lost her will or at least her ability to fight. Sorry I just had to take a break for a minute these are the first tears for a while. So you can see I really didn't have a choice which made my decisions more easy to make.

Even after getting Frank and finding this great group of people for support I was very depressed for the rest of the spring and much of the summer. I feel for you and for Queenie. She will be in my thoughts tonight. I suspect you may be like I was the night before I lost Aggie. That night I fell asleep exhausted but knew from what I has seen the night before that there was very little chance that I wouldn't have to say goodbye to her in the morning (I don't mean Queenie has very little chance). I woke up at about 4 AM with a start and was suddenly wide awake. For some reason my first thought was Aggie had just died and all I could do was cry. When the phone rang at 6:00 the vet started to tell me of Aggie's current condition (I had expected to hear she had died). She was relieved when I ask if it was time to say goodbye and she ask that I not take too long getting there. I was relieved that at least I could cradle her head and whisper to her that she would be able to sleep and no longer hurt. Being there at that pint was the hardest thing I've ever had to do but I couldn't let her go without my being there. I've rambled too long not every thing I have typed may make sense I've been typing between tears that still needed to be shed for Aggie and some new tears for you and Queenie. Frank is sitting at my feet trying to comfort me.

Tom, the boys (Frank and Tanner), and my little angle Aggie sending our wishes that you and Queenie may have many years together before you have to say goodbye. If Queenie doesn't pull through my little Aggie will be there to greet her at the bridge she too was a puppy mill mother who passed on before her time.

[Little Freddie]

Andrea,

I totally agree with Wotansmutti. As far as the steroid treatment, it was time to take the chance. I hope this helps. Remember, miracles DO happen. Queenie has proven to be such a fighter, hopefully she'll pull through this. I'm thinking of you both.

Susanhttp://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

[georgette]

Fantasy: Can you imagine bringing her home as she recuperates?
Get well little girl - Georgette

[Dolly's Mom]

Thinking of you and your hubby and especially Queenie tonight and sending Warm N. CA doxie rays and prayers to you.

Sandi, Mark and the grrrrls

[Wienergal]

Andrea, it was time to take the chance on the steroid treatment. My most fervent hopes that it does the trick.

She isn't alone at the vet's tonight--Queenie has the love and hopes of all of us there with her.

[Jennifer]

Andrea,

I also can't find the right words to say. I keep erasing and retyping. I am sending prayers for you and Queenie. Hoping that the night went well for Queenie. And some hugs for you. I agree with the others, that no matter what the outcome, you did the right thing by taking the chance. You have given so much to Queenie, especially love.

[Mickamack]

Andrea,

I too am sending my thoughts and prayers for Queenie...poor little girl. I will also be praying for you too. I can only imagine how your heart hurts to see her like this and to have to leave her for such risky treatments. We are all so concerned for the 2 of you.

[Heather]

All my love from NJ. You have given Queenie hope, that is why she is hanging on. That is the greatest gift you could have given her.