Queenie, continued

[Dukey's Mom]

htHi Folks,

I cannot thank you enough for your words of kindness, and Tom, I cried when I read your post.

Queenie was not well enough to do it last night. I know she does get worse at night

They are starting it this morning. Actually, when I talked to them, about an hour ago, they were preparing her. I am such a wreck. My eyes are burning, and I am so tired, but I have nothing to complain about, not when Queenie has been fighting as she has.

I am hoping I can see her today. I really need to. I am not giving up just yet. Queenie deserves that. I feel badly because she aslways looks so sad when I leave her there. They are so great with her, but I think she thinks I'm deserting her.

I don't know if this is an omen or not, I was making the bed this morning and stepped on something, it was her angel bear. I didn't think I was going to stop crying, as I am now.

Thank you all so very much for being there

Andrea

[WOTANSMUTTI]

Andrea,
Chin up. Will be thinking of you at work today. I wish with all my wishes that Angel Bear works overtime today...

Hugs,
Sonja

[Roxane]

Andrea, you must be totally exhausted. That this has now gone on for 2 months is a tribute to you, your family and especially Queenie. I would never have believed that so small a bundle could have endured so much and still have the will to keep trying to get better. Regardless of which way the events unfold, Queenie will always be an example, to the rest of us, about not giving up even at the darkest of times. You have more than made up for the love she didn't have in her past life. The wagging tail tells the whole story.
We love you, your family and Queenie.
Roxane

[Wienergal]

Andrea, I know how hard this is on you, leaving Queenie at the vet's and attempting this tricky treatment, but this is clearly a chance that has to be taken if the little girl is going to progress. We can do nothing more than send love and hopeful rays and prayers that this will do the trick, but that's a lot. Miracles happen. I am hoping with all my heart that Queenie has one coming to her.

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Much love to you both.

--Pamela

[dutchman]

Andrea,

I forwarded you posting of last night to my Colorado Dachshund Rescue / DRNA friend asking that she add her prayers. I don't know if Queenie's story has been on any of the DRNA mail list since I don't get those but if her story hasn't already been there I suspect it soon will be and there will be that many more people pulling for her. I hope you don't mind. I just had to share her story with Teresa whom I consider as a friend as well as a great rescue person.

Tom and the boys sends mega beams (they are bigger than rays)

[Jennifer]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Queenie today. Hoping that angel bear is also doing it's magic today. No matter what happens today or the next day, by making this decision you have given her the best chance to get better.

Jennifer, Betty, Oscar

[Tanya]

Andrea, Please know that I am praying hard for Queenie. As you know many DRNA people are members here as well and I think I can say that we are all pulling for Queenie and praying that she will be your miracle baby. I was getting so hopeful when you said Queenie pulled off her angel bear wing that maybe things were improving, but was saddened to see your post about her x-rays. We all do so love Queenie and hope this treatment, though risky, will pull this girl through. I wish I could do or say more, but all I can offer are my prayers and thoughts. Know that we are all thinking of you as well Andrea. Don't forget to take care of you too.

Tom does have a way with words doesn't he? He made me cry too! You are a good guy Tom.

Love and hugs to you and Queenie.
Tanya

[georgette]

Us too.....georgette, gabby, danny
Let us know anything ASAP.
How does this treatment work? Is she asleep or is it an IV or what? What a brave little girl. How impossibly hard it must be to bring her there - g

[georgette]

This is meager but...-once my sister's very old teddy bear (he was about 22 at the time) befell quite an accident...you'd have to know how we use the bears in our house as sort of alter personalities. Anyway I re-stitched a beautiful new outer coating but kept his old "essence" inside. While Queenie is recuperating perhaps I (or you) can do a little repair on her angel bear too - all the better for chewing up again. Let me know if my sewing skills will be needed.<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm12.gif" border=0> -georgette

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[Dolly's Mom]

Still rootin' for Queenie......COME ON GIRL!!!


Sending love and rays!
Sandi <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm38.gif" border=0>

[Frzframe]

Both Mitzi and I are in your corner Queenie. We are doing double duty sending you positive thoughts and prayers that you come through this terrible ordeal.
Shonda and Mitz

[TessieMom]

Sending more and more rays to you and Queenie. Kibby had a rough night last night (throwing up, coughing until 3:30 AM), so guess who got a steroid shot this afternoon. Still at the vets, but I know she is sending Queenie all the rays she can, and LuLu, Stinker, and Tess have a boxful of rayz to send out. Take care, Rena

[pluto'slanie]

Let's go Queenie. Prayers, rayzzzz, hugs and kisses to Queenie and her wonderful family. Lanie & Pluto

[Oscar's Mom]

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[Dukey's Mom]

I cannot even express my gratitude to all of you! I have never met a more caring group of people!

I hope I can support you all as you have me.

I stopped at the vets tonight, and they brought the Queen out to see me. Can I just say, I will never forget it. She saw me, it took a few seconds, and that tail was in overdrive!

They said she was coughing quite a bit today, but when I went to hold her, the tail was going nuts.

They gave her the lowest dose today, to get her body used to it. They will gradually increase it as they see she can handle it.

I told her how many angels she had in her corner.

Folks, I will never be able to thank you enough for your support, and I am so very grateful to have you all. You have no idea.

This is costng us a small fortune, but she is so worth it. I wish you could all see her.

Imagine what she went through in the mill, all those years producing puppies, only to be left behind, and so sick. Then imagine how our Queen is still so very very sweet. Ok, I am making myself cry!

I just want her to be able to chase those chipmunks, and chew something up she shouldn't, and to sunbathe in the Fall sun.

I need her to be able to do that!

I am just so beyond myself, and I have to say, you are all so very very special, and I told her about you all tonight. I told her how she has Tom, Sonja, Pamela, Georgette, Tanya, Susan, Roxanne, Rena, Sandi, Jennifer, Jen and so many others that are her angels, and want her better.

Again, I am sure I have missed some people, I am truly tired!

I think all of you need to keep thinking of the Queen and sending those rays!

Help me with this,and I pray I never have to help you with this, but rest assured, I will if the time is ever needed

Huge Hugs
Andrea

[Roxane]

Andrea, please get some rest. Tomorrow will be even a brighter day than today has been.
Roxane

[Frzframe]

Yes, please use the time when Queenie is away (being well taken care of) to get some well deserved rest. I know you will be thinking and worrying about her but you need to take this time to recoup some of your strength. My prayers are with you and Queenie.
Shonda

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[Little Freddie]

Andrea,

I'm SO glad you got to see Queenie today! I'm sure that when she sees you and her tail is going nuts, it is giving her MORE strength!http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif She is just an incredible little dachsie who is SO loving despite what she's been through. I've cried more than once over her story, and I hope she gets over this illness and can run and play to her little heart's content!<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm26.gif" border=0> Andrea, go to bed and get some much needed zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz's! Queenie, we love you and want you well!http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/kiss2.gif

Susan & Freddie

[~Jen~]

Andrea,

So glad to hear that Queenie is still going strong with the tail wags. We pray that this treatment will work and she can lick this icky bug once and for all?

1 question though... when shes better are you gonna put her up for adoption or has she already found her forever home? http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

Sending Lots and Lots of Dachsie Rayzzzzzzzzzzzzz at 12am in the morning!! Feel better Queenie we are pulling for ya http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

Jen

[Wienergal]

Nighty-night, Andrea.... Hope you are already sound asleep in the midst of your pile of dachsies. http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/snooze.gif

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[georgette]

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[Mark]

Hi Andrea,

Just wanted to send the first RAYZ & love of Saturday to you and Queenie.

Mark

[Shelbie]

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[pluto'slanie]

Hi Andrea, many years ago, when I was younger (of course) and poorer, I had a dog named Junior - a warehouse guard dog drop out. He was 2 years old and when he was 4 he was diagnosed with a disease like lupus - his antibodies attacked his joints. He was put on prednisone and I was told that this could only be a temporary measure because he wouldn't survive long term. He was 14 when he went to rainbow bridge - he had a long life (on prednisone). The major side effect was a 25 pound weight gain (prednisone increased his appetite, but he needed the weight) and growth of hair (not bad in a dog but can be ugly on us folks). http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/lol.gif My point is that Junior beat the odds - my hope for Queenie.

Please e mail or post your address, if you will. I'll bet many people will be glad to help defray vet bills. In Junior's case, I held a fundraiser at a friends house because of unbelievable vet bills(hot dogs and kibble were served). It was a great success and covered by The New York Times.

http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/kiss2.gif and doxie rayzzzzz to our gal Queenie. Lanie & Pluto too

[Wienergal]

Lanie, now that's the kind of story we like to hear! 14 years?? Wow!

Anyone who wants to contribute to Queenie's vet bills can do so, using a credit card, by going to the CCDR homepage (www.c2cdr.org), clicking on Queenie's picture at the bottom right (that's her, next to the words CAN YOU HELP?), then clicking on the PayPal link.

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[dutchman]

I'm glad that the first round of steroids has gone OK. It's obvious that Queenie loves you very much. I really hope that that love combined with this new treatment will be the cure for her pneumonia.

My boys were digging again this morning. I think they are trying to start a pipeline for sending rays east. I'm not sure they believe me when I tell them they should just beam their rays to Aggie and she will deliver them. They think Queenie and Kibby whould be well by now.

You owe us nothing we are just responding to the giving of another caring person. Of course we have always felt after getting to know you by your post that you would be there for us if we needed you. Some day I'll have to post the gas can story I heard many years ago that I think is a good philosophy for life. Basically it is telling us that how we deal with others will come back to us in how they treat us and hopefully how they treat others.

Tom and the boys (Frank and Tanner) sending our best wishes and prayers.

[WOTANSMUTTI]

DearAndrea,
I'll bet Queenie KNOWS now that you'll always be back for her. Wotan has been secretly building a satillite to launch in the back yard to beam down woodratties and more of those healing and big wish rayzzzzz.

Actually, he's here chewing on a little beef bone this morning- looking over his shoulder to see if I'm gonna grab it. He really is a Greedy Greenie (name of a character in a kids storie).

I agree with the advice of getting some rest time for Andrea in- even though you are thinking of that pupper all the time...

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Sonja and Wotan (The Greedy)

[TessieMom]

Andrea,
All the girls are building a giant box to send those giga-mega rays to Queenie in. Even Rusty, the overnight foster, will help with the ray pile. Take care and remember you are both in our prayers. Rena, 4 girls, and one temporary guy

[georgette]

I like that Tom - The Bridge is our ray satellite hmmm? And all of these fascinating methods of ray transport. My kids are looking at hot air balloons - they wanted an open space that the rays could fit through easily. So here they go. Watch out Andrea, that one almost clubbed you over the head, but I guess a little deep sleep would be good for you anyway.<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm38.gif" border=0>

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[Jennifer]

I am so glad to hear that Queenie did well with the first round of treatment. I hope that you have been able to get some much deserved rest this weekend. That is wonderful that you got to see her on Friday. I am very sure that she knows that you will be back for her.

Betty and Oscar are also packing up a box of rays to send to Queenie. They have decided that they'll also send her some of their yummy treats. I've told them that I know she has plenty, but they told me that dachsies can never have enough yummies. Betty even wants to send her bone...

I am also sending more prayers for both of you and hugs for you Andrea.

Jennifer

[isobelsmom]

Andrea,

I'm happy that Queenie is doing well. Isobel and I are sending healing prayers and rayz to you and the Queen.

mary and isobel

[georgette]

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[Dolly's Mom]

Holding my breath <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm24.gif" border=0> waitng for news on our little girl. Andrea, sending a warm cyber hug this morning and the usual dachsie rays with added caffeine! http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/sleep.gif for me....I HATE MONDAYS! <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm43.gif" border=0>

Sandi, Dolly Dollikers and Madderoo aka Mizz Poopy Jeans.

[Tanya]

Hi Andrea. Keeping my fingers crossed that Queenie continues to fight the good fight. You can only imagine how we all worry for Queenie and you. It is almost as if Queenie belongs to us all!! (cause we love her so.) I know you have posted it before, but please post again where we can send donations. Just think, with as many members who read this board, if we could all donate even just 5-10 dollars, what a big dent that would make in Queenies hospital bill. Every little bit helps!! Please post the address again.
Love and hugs to Queenie and of course prayers.
Tanya & Josie

[dutchman]

For those wishing to contribute here is the page. http://www.c2cdr.org/index_specialneeds.html

Andrea to quote a famous line "you have a lot of people about to turn blue". (We are holding our breath).

I hope you had a quiet day yesterday and than Queenie is holding up under the new treatments. Take car of yourself we are beaming rays your way.

Best wishes,

Tom and the boys (Frank and Tanner)

[Dukey's Mom]

Hello Queenie's Angel's,

I am so sorry I haven't posted in a few days, normal life takes over!

I now how, I mean I know that Queenie truly belongs to all of us.

I talked to the vet at length today. Queenie's treatment was intensified. She had a bad response as of about 3 this afternoon, so they backed off. We are stopping the treatment for 12 hours until Queenie can regain composure.

Again, I am so sorry that I didn't post today, I tried to, but work was a bear today, and unfortunately, not all folks understand as you all do.

We have had a small setback, but she is too strong, and in all honesty, shouldn't even be here at this point. Yet, she is.

I know I say some corny things, but I truly think with all of us behind her, she is going to make it. They are going to play with the level of steroids tomorrow. She was somewhat overcome, and the worst part is, I couldn't see her when I stopped by, because she gets too excited.

So, keep sending those rays.

You know, I wish we could really get Queenie's story out there, how many other PM pups are out there that will never get her chance, or know love.

We need to do something.

We need to tell everyone we can about Queenie, how a little girl who has been so sick, never known love, but has no problem showing it. We need to get the messege out.

Queenie and her like need to be saved, thought of, remembered.

Queenie is a miracle, she truly is, she has had so many setbacks, and she is still here.
We need to help all of the Queenie's out there.

Let's all think of something we can do, to help Queenie, and the Queenie's we don't know about.

I cannot even imagine how long Queenie was in pain, before she felt grass, and before she knew that people loved her.

Oh, we so need to do something. Let's put our good hearts together and think what we can do, in honor of Queenie.

I want to see Queenie run around the yard, without not being able to breathe. I want her to be a dog. I just hope she can understand that I have not abandoned her.

I will never be able understand the people, and I use that loosely, that let her suffer so, but I have been thinking, how many more out there like her?

What a horrible world we live in. I am sure there are pups out there who are not as strong as Queenie. I really wish you could all see her, from the first night she came, she tried to come up and give me a kiss, how remarkable! I mean this pup that spent her days, years in a cage, wanting to kiss me. I may be crazy here, but she is here for a reason.

Ok, I am getting too deep, but think about it. She has touched so many.

Again, I will never be able to thank you all enough, and I am so sorry I have not posted in a few days.

I will start a new thread tomorrow.

Huge hugs

Andrea

[Wienergal]

Andrea, thanks for the post. I've checked this thread half a dozen times today--I was afraid to hear the latest. I'm sure everyone else did and felt the same.

But by God, she hangs in there! What a girl! I believe absolutely that she would not have made it this far without your love. Dogs respond to that--we all know that's true. For the first time in her life, she has someone who loves her and is in her corner. Well, actually, her corner is kind of crowded, with all of us crammed in there. But you know what I mean.

Rayzzzzzz and love and positive energy and good thoughts and everything else I can think of...from my house to you and Queenie.

Hang in there! If she's made it this far, I really have hope that she can make it. Period.

As to what we can do for all the Queenies in the world, we can all work harder to rid the world of these loathsome excuses for human beings who trade dollars for torture. I mean it--put the fourth of July on your calendars, and let's really make some noise on Anti-Puppy Mill Day 2001.

Shut the mills down.
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[Dukey's Mom]

I SO agree! I see what Queenie is going through, what my Maggie has gone through, and all the other PM pups have endured.

Queenie is lucky, she has us, but what about the Queenie's we don't know. I mean, we need to see Queenie through, I think she represents alot of what we want to fix, and she is such a special girl.

How many more Queenie's are out there. I in no way want to forget our Queenie, we cannot at this point.

I just want to remember all the other Queenie's out there.

I mean Queenie has suffered so long, and all alone, how may others are doing the same. I want to make an example out of her, not to exploit her, but to send her messege.

This is a girl who is sooo sweet and loving, and yet, how does she know to be so? We are so lucky to even know her.

I again, wish you could see her, rotten teeth, not able to run, or play, and that tail is in overdrive, there has to be a reason.

She is hanging in for something. I may be hanging on a ledge here, but I would like to think, she is representing her whole situation.

Anyway, before I get too deep, I thank all of you for all your kindness!

Queenie and I will never be able to repay it.

Andrea

[Roxane]

Andrea, so glad you have been able to get back to us. In a very serious sense of the word, Queenie is the poster girl for all the mill dogs, of any breed. You have her entire story in all the letters you have shared with us on the board. It is all there, your suffering, her fighting, the vets frustration. Her story needs to be told, it is just a question of where it will do the most good. My first thought, when she is home and well, is a webpage. From that, reprints for feature articles in newspapers, feature stories in the dog magazines, flyers for next July. There is enough talent, just on this BB, to work something up, in her honor. It has been said, so many times by so many of us, we feel as tho a small part of Queenie belongs to us all.
Do I believe there must be a reason for Queenie and all she has gone through? You bet I do. And maybe, Andrea, you have hit the nail on the head. Let's make all this stand for something. I'll do what I can.
Roxane

[dutchman]

Hi Andrea,

Thank you for the update. It's truly amazing what love can do.

As far as the mills I preach a lot. It's really awkward when you run into someone who is showing off their new baby they just got at a pet store. Aggie was a mill mother despite having a domed head, trick knee, and calcified disk at an early age all genetic defects that could easily be passed on to the next generation.

To top things off there is a church group in the next town South of us that has an individual selling dogs out of a van by the side of the road. Proceeds go to the church and they always insist the dogs are not mill babies. Come on selling different breeds from week to week and all puppies and they expect us to believe these aren't mill babies. They sometimes sell then as young as five weeks. <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm4.gif" border=0> <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm23.gif" border=0> <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm4.gif" border=0>

The boys are sending rays by all possible means, and are sure at least a few of them will make it to Queenie.<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm37.gif" border=0>

Best Wishes,

Tom

[georgette]

Yes Andrea & Pam, that is exactly the attitude that I try to "foster" through my contacts and PR. What a wonderful idea to <FONT COLOR="Red">really really</FONT c> put our heads and hearts together to make a dent - nothing rushed or sloppy - we'll ponder and take just a little quality time - not too much since there are pups waiting.
Andrea I also am touched that you mention those who aren't so fortunate or strong in spirit. Are they any less lovable for being even more deprived? (I'm at the risk of sounding like a politician - "I say NO...")
It's so neat how we understand each other. I mean just this weekend I was talking rescue to the adult son of a close friend when my friend, his mother, popped in and said, "Oh no, he's too sensitive." I love her but I'm thinking, well what does that make us who risk the suffering because the voiceless need us?
Andrea that little speech was so passionately wonderful and I'll bet sort of "cleansing".
Love to All, especially the Q.

[~Jen~]

Andrea,

What about a webpage in her honor... like a stop the greed type thing. You could light a candle in memory of all the dogs in the mills. And we could dig up all kinds of information to tell ppl about puppymills, petshop pups and buying from a responsible breeder etc. Also it would be a bonus if you have some pics of queenie going through her treatment... something about pictures always gets to ppl putting a lil face behind the words usually works to drive a point home. Maybe next time they go into that petstore they will look at that doxie pup or any pup for that matter and Queenies face will pop into their head and they will decide not to support that. Just a idea... im not a very creative person.. im sure others have better idea's http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

Glad to hear Queenie is still hanging in there ... http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

Sending lots of hugs and doxies smooooooches from NC

Jen and the gang

[TessieMom]

Andrea,
Thanks for the update. I am getting ready to leave for back to back conventions for 10 days and am going to be as worried about Queenie as my own girls. They are all sending rays while I am gone... but know that you and Queenie are in my thoughts. I was raised by a dog named Queenie (for the first 16 years if my life). I just know that she does represent all those dogs that need our love and help. Take care, Rena and the girls

[Little Freddie]

Andrea,

I'm relieved about Queenie, as I'm always holding my breath when I check here. I so hope that maybe her body will be ok adapting to the steroids. I'm just so amazed at Queenie's strength and will!http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

I feel the same way about these poor innocent Mill dogs. What can we do??? Wouldn't it be TERRIFIC if Queenie's story made it on 'Dateline' or '20/20' or '60 minutes'? More of the public does NOT know about PuppyMills than do.

Again, since Queenie is still with us, hopefully she'll be ok. Take care of yourself. BTW, how is MAGGIE doing these days?

HUGS to ya from Susan & Freddie

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[Jennifer]

I am so glad to hear that she is hanging in there. I have been thinking about her alot.

Andrea, your post made me cry. I love the idea of doing something to help get the word out and maybe help other Queenies.

Sending extra rays to Queenie and many many hugs to you Andrea. I am sure that Queenie doesn't think you have abandoned her at the vet. I am so sure she knows that you will be back for her. She knows that your love is real love.

[WOTANSMUTTI]

Here I am- sooooo late for my conference!

Andrea! I am relieved to hear that Queenie is in such hands. The vets are really good if they are handling her with such gentleness. I send wishes and more wishes and rayzzz that the steroids are more readily accepted and Queenie will start up the hill to full recovery soon.

I know you can't wait to get some of those sloppy dachsie kisses...

I like the ideas Roxane,W-gal and the others have touted. I got this notion we could write something from Queenie's perspective- a la Watership Down, but about the rotteness of the mill life and it's in-dog-manity to living creatures.

Well, must get off!
Love
Sonja
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