Heartworms Part 3

[Jennifer]

Started a new thread again since that one was getting long.

Betty needs some rays... She's not eating, she's very lethargic, throwing up, and she has a lot of conjestion. We were up most of the night with her. My husband took her back to the vet this morning and he gave her a shot and put her on 2 different medications for the conjestion (not sure what they are).
Good news that she is drinking. The only thing that I've been able to get her to eat since Sunday is hot dogs cut up in really little bits. She has turned her nose up at kibbles, cheese, and chicken.

It's hard to see her feeling this bad. She'll just lay there and look at us like "I feel so bad". And it breaks my heart to hear her having such a tough time breathing.

Jennifer

[Augie Dog]

We should have one of those faces for healing rayz. We have been giving out so many latley!

Maybe she will eat an egg for you. That should go down good.


Sending the Rayz!

[TessieMom]

Kibby and Pablo are sending lots of Rayzzz to Betty! It is that day #7/8 stuff. Once the meds kick in, I know she will be back to 150 percent. I can tell you that the kids have been pretty much bundles of energy and eating like mad this week. I am having a hard time keeping them quiet now. Of course, as I look down at them right now they are little angels---snoozing on their chew bones in the crate. Take care, and know that our prayers are with you and Betty! Rena

[dutchman]

The egg idea might work, try a soft boiled egg mixed with some cottage cheese. Also have you tried any liver? Few dogs will turn down liver even when sick. We are sending out strongest rays and trying to figure out a way to send some of our Colorado dry air and bright sunbeams to Betty. Come on Betty we are pulling for you.

Jennifer, you are working so hard with Betty if love alone could cure her she would be getting into trouble spilling trash cans looking for way under the fence. We all know what ever the outcome with Betty no one could work harder than you are to get her through all the ups and downs.

Good luck,

Tom and the boys (Frank and Tanner)

[Roxane]

Nothing but good thoughts are being sent your way, I'm just adding ours.
Roxane and crew

[WOTANSMUTTI]

Jen!

Best RAYZZZZZZ from me and Wotan. Betty sounds like she's in the best of care when you and hub sit up all night with her.

Here's a halo for you- <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm34.gif" border=0>

Sonja

[twix0699]

Jennifer and Betty-

Just wanted to let you know I am praying for you. I agree with Tom and I'm sure Betty does too. She has probably never had the love you and your husband are giving her. I know there is nothing I can do to help you but lend an ear and give support and we are here for both those things.

Teresa and Twix
sending lots of rayzzzz

[Jennifer]

Everyone's kinds words brought tears to my eyes. I would be so thrilled if she knocked over a garbage can right now. Thank you so much. I can't belive that I have only had this sweet little girl for a month. She is already so much a part of my life and my heart. Being able to post here and getting such great support really helps.

Betty is the same today as she was yesterday. The good news is that she isn't any worse. But I was hoping for some improvement. It's supposed to get warmer her this weekend which should help a little with the conjestion and the coughing.

I got her to eat some ham lunchmeat the morning. Made me very happy. My husband wasn't then able to make himself a sandwich for lunch cuz I had fed it all to her. <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm35.gif" border=0> I'm sure that is more nutritious than hotdogs for her. I saw a first this morning, a dog refuse to eat peanut butter. She loves peanut buter. I think I'm going to skip on giving her eggs cuz it has upset her tummy before and don't want to add that to this equation. However, I am going to get some liver tonight and see if she will eat that.

Rena, I am so glad that your guys are full of energy and you are having trouble containing them. That is wonderful.

Jennifer

[TessieMom]

We are sending more rayzz and prayers. It took Kibby Tuesday until Saturday to come home last week. She improved some each day, but I think it took her that long to get enough antibiotics in her system to handle the toxins. Take care, Rena

[Tanya]

Hi Jennifer. Here's hoping Betty perks up soon. I hate to hear she's feeling so bad. Definately try the liver. My dogs have NEVER refused liver...though I find it gross! Sending bright sunny rayz to Betty.
Tanya and Josie

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[~Jen~]

Hope Betty starts to feel better soon!! Sending more Dachsie Rayzzzzzzzz!!!!!

Jen

[Penny's Aunt]

Penny said to send rayzzz & a nice space heater to Betty, as she lounges in front of the blazing wood stove...

Be sure to keep her warm.

Just to keep her interest in food up, Penny's Mom said to try baby meat, or a little canned cat food mixed with mashed cooked carrots (to dilute it). Penny would steal cat food if she were dying, & had to crawl with only one working leg.

[Maggie Aggie]

Maggie and I are also sending our rayzzz and prayers. Hang in there, Betty. We're all pulling for you!

Vicki and Maggie

[Jennifer]

Yeah!! Betty ate the liver. Thanks everyone for suggesting it. More like gobbled up the liver. I don't eat liver, so when I went to the store there was all different types (chicken, pork, calf) and I had no idea which one to get. When I asked the stock clerk which one dogs would like, I got the oddest look. Pretty funny.

Her breathing seems to be a little better. Still heavy and labored, but not quiet as raspy, so maybe the meds are starting to kick in. She actually wagged her tail last night a few times. I also think it has something to do with all the rayz that have been sent her way.


Rena - I had forgotten that it took Kibby awhile to recover. It helped to remember that.

Penny's Aunt - Tell Penny that Betty has been lounging on a couch filled with blankets in front of a warm fire as her mom and dad try to tempt her to eat yummy foods.

Good point about keeping her warm. We are getting to freezing every night here. We're going to get her a sweater this weekend cuz her hacking gets worse when we are outside and it is cold.

[dutchman]

Jennifer,

I'm glad the liver is working. Beef or calf is what I was originally thinking. Chicken is also tempting to most dogs. I know when I was growing up and my mother use to get whole fryers (the standard way to buy chicken in those days) she would cook up the livers for our dog and she (the dog) would crazy just smelling it cooking.

Tom

[TessieMom]

So glad to hear she is feeling better. Kibby is a little more congested this morning, but still doing well. They are both crashed this morning (which is what they need to do) so I am being as boring as I can be today. They spotted a possum yesterday and thought they wanted to catch it for dinner -- just about pulled me down trying to go after it. There is a reason for the leash! More rayz to Betty. Rena

[TessieMom]

Hope Betty is doing well today! Kibby is down a bit... doesn't want to eat this morning, but is okay otherwise. Had planned to take her in with one of my other dogs who gets her annual shots today, so we will see how she does and I may have to go out and find some of that smelly liver! Right now, she is just laying in my lap snoozing. Rena

[Jennifer]

Lots of Rayzz to Kibby. I really hope she feels better soon. Keep us posted on how she is doing and what the vet says. Bless you so much for taking such wonderful care of 2 foster dogs that are going through this. So many people won't do this for their own dog, and here you are loving and caring for two foster doggies so much.

I would definately try liver. Betty, who had been turning her nose up at everything, gobbled it. I got the calf liver. The other thing I found with Betty was that she was more interested in something that we were eating, so I would pretend to eat it or if it was cheese or lunchmeat or something like that I would sit next to her and start eating it. She usually would decided that she wanted it, but if I just gave it to her first she would turn her nose up at it (luckily I didn't have to do that with the liver).

Betty is feeling much better in the past 24 hours. Her conjestion isn't much better, still labored and heavy, but she is perkier and less lethargic. She actually chewed on her chewy bone last night, which she hasn't done in 10 days. She ate dinner and breakfast this morning (dog food no less) and even tried to steal Oscar's food. She's been wagging her tail alot. Yeah!!
We are having to keep her very confined because even the least bit of activity (even normal walking to do business) gets her coughing and raspy. I can't wait until she feels 100 percent, but am realizing that is probably going to be weeks away. I am so happy that she is improving. I wish her breathing would be better, but I am so glad to see her acting more like herself.

I just realized that she'll have her heartworm test the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. What nice timing. Gosh, that will be a wonderful thing to give Thanks for and to celebrate. It'll be my Oscar's 12th birthday and my parents will be here, so I think we'l have a birthday party and a heartworm free party!!!

[TessieMom]

The rayz must have worked. She is feeling so much better and just had 1/4 can of science diet turkey(I know, but it is what she and Pablo like to eat) and some nature's recipe dry food! The vet suggested a little pepto bismol, but we didn't even get there because she was ready to eat by the time we got home. Great report on Betty!!! Way to go!!! Rena

[Penny's Aunt]

If a sickie dog wants to eat horsemeat, dead flies & nightcrawlers, for Pete's sake, feed them to her! It doesn't really matter what anyone thinks of what you feed as long as the dog does well on it. If they don't/won't eat the super food, they're not getting ANY nutrition.

[Frzframe]

Just siting here with Mitzi asleep on my lap getting a whiff every once in a while of a nasty rotten egg smell because her tummy is upset from her first Heart Guard pill. It made me think of all the one's that are going through heart worm treatment. Hoping that all your sick fur babies are feeling better today.

Shonda & Mitzi too

[Jennifer]

Guess who is back to 100 percent today!!! You guessed it!! Miss Betty. I am so happy. Her breathing is normal. She is acting totally like herself and is now very irritated at being confined. It got a lot warmer here and I think that helped. As I type, she is laying at my feet chewing on her bone (best way to keep her quiet) while on a leash. I am so so so happy. Vet said that once we get passed day 14 (which is Tuesday) the highest risk of complications will be over. We are being dilligent about keeping her confined and quiet. Hoping that the next 4 weeks will be uneventful.

I am so glad that Kibby is doing better!! Yeah!! Sending rays for no new complications.

Thanks for posting that Penny's Aunt about feeding sick doggies whatever they will eat. I had been feeling guilty about feeding her hot dogs and ice cream (she would only eat Bryers Strawberry Shortcake) last week when she was turning her nose up at everything else.

Thanks so much for all the rayz, prayers, support, and lending me lots of shoulders to cry on last week. I really appreciate it.

[TessieMom]

Fantastic!!! Kibby is on my lap trying to snooze while I type. She ate really well today and has been prancing and struting around carrying a toy. Pablo is his usual level self. Both are mad because it is raining right now and they might melt if we need to go out. It is really amazing how the problem day is 7/8 and it lasts 4-5 days before they are a bit better. Take care and good luck keeping her quiet! Rena

[Frzframe]

Great news!! Mitzi is snoozing on my lap - can't believe how big she is getting. I am so happy for you all - Betty and Kirby. Ice Cream huh? Well alright!! Our Emily dog loves the stuff but she only gets vanilla http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/frown.gif
You girls are still in my thoughts and I hope you continue to get stronger and better with each passing hour.
~Shonda

[Maggie Aggie]

That's wonderful news, Jennifer! http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

Vicki and Maggie

[wildpsychochick]

wonderful news, glad to hear it!!!!! gives me hope, as i am decideing when exactly to go through this with Jazzy. have made another consultation appointment, after reading on this site, i have a lot more questions to ask before the treatment starts.

[TessieMom]

I just left Kibby and Pablo at the vet's for their 2nd round of heartworm treatment. Hopefully, it will be a bit easier (but the receptionist indicated that they usually board them for a week during the second phase). I know they would appreciate a few rayz.

How is Betty doing? I assume that after the day 7/8 stuff she is doing fine. Kibby and Pablo did great the rest of the month (except that Pablo tried to eat a bee last Friday. Two doses of liquid benedryl and his mouth was back to normal!) Take care, Rena

[Jennifer]

Betty is still doing good. She is really not happy at being confined. And she's got a lot of energy from being confined for 3 weeks, so it's a job when I walk her to keep her at a slow walk. Slightly conjested this morning for the first time in over a week, but not much. She's eating anything she can get her paws on.

Sending lots of rays to Kibby and Pablo. I was about to post the question about the second round. Does anyone know the effects of the second round?

Betty had to wait 6 weeks between the first and the second treatment. The second treatment is supposed to kill the baby heartworms. It is oral medicine. Then 2 weeks later I have to bring her back for the heartworm test. Is this similar to what Kibby and Pablo are doing?

[Maggie Aggie]

Maggie had to wait one month after her first treatment to get the second. At first, I thought she was going to have to stay at the vets overnight, but it turned out that she just stayed there during the day for observation after taking the oral medication.

She showed no effects after her second treatment, but I guess she probably didn't have a heavy infestation of heartworms to begin with.

After the second treatment, it was more quiet time for about another week. Then several weeks after that, she was started on Sentinel.

Still sending Dachsie rays to Kibby, Pablo, and Betty! http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

Vicki and Maggie

[TessieMom]

It sounds like the treatments are a bit different. The first injection was a single injection to kill off the old worms and heartguard (oral) to kill off the babies. The way I understand it, this is the second injection to kill off the adults now. It sounds like you got the injections back to back and after 6 weeks will use the oral medication. I will let you know what happens when I know more! I have to admit that the 3rd week, we got out of the crate a bit more and even off leash on rainy days that we have had lately. However, as soon as we started to act like running, it was back to crate and leash. Hopefully, you are just about through with the major part of the treatment! Rena

[Jennifer]

Yeah, you are right, the treatments are different. She had two injections back to back the first visit. Probably why she was so sore when she came home.

It's also interesting because there is 6 weeks between the 2 treatments and we have to keep her quiet for all six weeks. Halfway there!!! Gosh, do both Betty and I wish it was only 4 weeks, then we would be one week away.

How are Kibby and Pablo? Did they have to stay overnight?

[TessieMom]

They seem to be doing fine, but the receptionist says that the vet usually keeps them for a week. Right now I am supposed to check in every day. Poor kids, but I know that they will probably get more rest there than with my 3 black girls pestering them. Even when they are confined to the crate, Miss LuLu (the almost 2 year-old, activity director) can get them stirred up. Will let you know more later. Based on what I have heard, it sounds like Pablo and Kibby had a more advanced case of heart worms than Betty. Tell her to be patient (yeah, right...I know how Pablo and Kibby were). She has the rest of her life to run and play. Rena

[Jennifer]

That would explain the difference in the treatment.

A whole week. That's a long time. Poor doggies. Keep us posted. Does the second treatment typically cause side effects like the first one?

Sending lots and lots of rayz for a speedy recovery and that they get to come home soon.

Jennifer

[TessieMom]

Just got an e-mail from my expert who predicted Kibby's problems last time. She said to expect the same, but twice as bad because they get twice the injection the second time. They also get the soreness Betty got between days 6 to 9. At least I know what to expect, so will be watching about the time they come home! Rena

[Jennifer]

Wow.. Didn't realize all of this. I'll be sending lots of rayz to them, especially Kibby.

Hope that they don't stop eating. I have some left over liver that I can send you. <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm5.gif" border=0> Maybe you can stock up now just in case.

Rena - I think it is just wonderful that you are doing all of this for Kibby and Pablo. Many people don't go through what you are for their own dogs. You are a very special person for doing this. I know that their new owners will be forever grateful for you doing this. Do they have any prospective forever homes?

Betty was really sore. She didn't wanted to petted from her neck down. If you touched her, she screamed at you and tried to nip you. When I first got her home, I had to take a conference call for work (I was trying to be discrete that I was at home with a sick dog). She was so uncomfortable that she cried the entire conference call. I had to keep hitting the mute button. Needless to say, I had to explain the crying coming from the phone. The only way I could get her to stop was to put her on my lap, but not to touch her back. So, didn't cry, but then she panted into the phone. Luckily everyone on the call had a sense of humor. At one point, someone finished speaking and Betty let out a very loud pant right into the phone. Someone said I'm assuming that's the dog, not Bob.

And I digress....

[TessieMom]

There are 3 prospective families right now. One has now followed through with the application process yet. Another I rejected because they have 2 big "outside" dogs and a cat. Kibby is scared of big dogs and Pablo is into cat chasing, so I don't think that would work (also they want a puppy). Another family seems ideal, but may adopt another dog in the program before Kibby and Pablo are ready. I e-mailed them with all the information and have not heard back. I am sure there will be other families that will be interested if this one falls through. Until then, they can share pets and hugs with my 3 dachsie kids. After all we have been through, I am going to be a bit picky because I figure that I want the adoptive home to be better than what they have at my house now. Rena

[Jennifer]

How are Kibby and Pablo doing? Hopefully they are doing good.

That is wonderful that there are 3 families interested. And that is great that you are being particular about who adopts them. You are right, they deserve a special family after going through all of this. Are you trying to adopt them together?

Betty threw up twice in the middle of the night. Poor girl. And it was bloody. Twas kinda scary.

However, this morning she is fine, hard to contain on our morning potty break, and was very hungry. The vet said to just keep watching her, but that it's probably nothing to worry about (any may not even be hw related).

Sending rayz to Kibby and Pablo.

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[TessieMom]

Kibby and Pablo are doing well today, except that Pablo is very sore (sound familiar?). Will let them rest one more day at the vets and then bring them home to be thoroughly interrogated by DWD agents who will be waiting at the doorway as they come in.

Two of the families have fallen through for various reasons, so we are not going to worry about anything until we get through all of this. One family was very concerned that there might be long-term complications with heartworms... Just have to wait for the perfect family to come along once they are all well. Hope Betty is feeling better! Rena

[Jennifer]

Hoping that Kibby and Pablo come home today and hoping that Pablo's soreness feels better. I know that they will be SO happy to see you today. Sending rayz that everything is still going smoothly.

Betty is fine. Not quiet sure what the throwing up blood was about, but whatever it was is fine now. She's being her mischievious little self.

Is the families concern about their being long term effects from the heartworms a valid one? I was under the impression that as long as the dog hadn't moved into the liver failure stage of heartworms that there weren't any long term ramifications.

[TessieMom]

Well, today was not exactly what I expected. Had a call from the primary vet first thing this morning. Pablo is having a serious reaction and is on IV's, pain killers, antibiotics and having a difficult time breathing, etc. They will not be coming home today and he is unsure whether Pablo will make it at this point. I know that they will do everything they can, but the vet has always been so optimistic (maybe it was just that he, like everyone else, did not expect problems with Pablo). I expected problems with Kibby, but this caught me completely off guard. Right now Pablo needs an extra load of rayzz...

I really do not think the prospective adopters were justified in their concern from everything I know. What I do think is that they may have decided they really wanted a younger dog and were looking for excuses. Hope Betty keeps recovering! Take care, Rena

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[Mark]

Hi Rena,

Mega RAYZ sent your way from Michigan. We'll pray for the best!

Keep us posted and think good thoughts,

Mark

[Jennifer]

Rena, I am sending you a hug, along with rays and prayers for Pablo to pull through this. I got tears in my eyes when I read your post. I really hope that he pulls through this.. I'm sure glad that he was at your vets when this happened.

Also sending prayers and rayz for Kibby, hoping that she doesn't develop any complications.

Please keep us posted. I am really rooting for Pablo.

[Oscar's Mom]

Hope eveyone is feeling better soon!

[dutchman]

We are sending some extra rays to Pablo. I'll have to admit with everything else that has been going on here I haven't been following Pablo and Kibby quite as closely. It seemed like they were doing so well making good progress on their treatment and having prospective homes lined up. I'm glad I decided to check up on them again this morning. You guys are going on my must check list.

All our best wishes and rays,

Tom and the boys (Frank and Tanner)

[TessieMom]

The vet just called on Pablo. They have him on oxygen now and he seems to be doing a bit better. Can't go see him because he has to stay quiet. Will let everyone know more as I know something. Thanks for all your wishes and rayzz for him. Rena

[TessieMom]

Pablo passed away late this afternoon. They thought he was stabilized and resting quietly and 5 minutes later he was gone. Please keep Kibby in your prayers as she is not as strong or healthy as Pablo was. Rena

[dutchman]

Rena,

I'm so sorry to hear that Pablo has passed on. He will be waiting for you at the bridge where you can once again rescue him. We will keep Kibby in our thoughts. I'm at a loss for words right now. WE all know you did your best for this little guy but it was just too much for his little body to take.

Tom and the boys (Frank and Tanner)

[~Jen~]

Rena,
I am very sorry to hear about Pablo. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kibby... i hope he feels better soon. Here are a couple of links that some of my friends that have lost rescues have found comforting <IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm14.gif" border=0> http://cygnus.uwa.edu.au/~opalowl/rescue.html http://www.geocities.com/dogladybarks/lendmeapuppoemforbereaved.html?966391151860

Hugs
Jen and the gang

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[Maggie Aggie]

Rena,

I just wanted to add my sympathies as well.

I have been following Pablo and Kibby's stories for a while now, and I am in shock. I know you did everything that you could to help him, and I hope you realize just how special you were to him. Without you, he would never even have been given a second chance.

I will continue to pray for Kibby and for you during this tough time.

Vicki and Maggie

[Mark]

Rena,

I am so sorry to hear the news of Pablo. You did everything possible! Lot's of <<< RAYZ >>> for Kibby.

Mark

[Shelbie]

Oh no! I'm so sorry Rena. I do truly believe he's in a wonderful place chasin' bunny rabbits tho right this minute. with love and thoughts, Debbie and Shelbie xx (Mum, gerroff, why you huggin' me so hard)

[TessieMom]

Thanks again everyone for your thoughts. I am waiting about 10 minutes more before I call the clinic and see how Kibby is doing. I may not be able to keep myself from going by and getting her so I can hug and pet her. Will talk to them about whether she will be best at home or at the clinic tomorrow. She is such a cuddler. I know Pablo is off at the bridge making best buds with everyone he can. That was his style. Thanks again for your wishes, it helps, Rena

[TessieMom]

Miss Kibby is doing very well, but her vet is being very, very cautious. He wants to keep her until Monday or Tuesday to be sure she doesn't have problems like she had the first time. We talked for a long time. He was taken completely off guard by Pablo and wants to be sure that Kibby makes it. Will let you know more when I do. Rena

[WOTANSMUTTI]

Oh Rena,
Sorry to hear about Pablo. He sounds like he went on a dream, very quietly. Fingers crossed on the other pup.

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Prayers are with you~ Sonja

[Jennifer]

Rena,

I haven't been able to log in since Friday and just read your post from Friday evening.

I am sitting at my computer bawling over you losing Pablo. My heart hearts. I am so very sorry about your loss. I am at a loss for words right now.

I know that Pablo knew how loved he was and is so grateful that you gave him the chance. I know that he is up at the bridge practicing the L@@k you said that he was so good at. And will be waiting for you when you get there.

Betty doesn't understand why I keep hugging her and crying. Luckily, my husband understands why I've been crying since I read your post a little while ago.

I am sending you thoughts and hugs and prayers.

I am also sending massive dachsie rayz for Kibby. Please keep us posted. We are really rooting for her!

Jennifer

[Oscar's Mom]

Rena - I'm sorry to hear about Pablo. Take comfort in the fact that you did everything you could.
Hope Kibby comes home on Monday.
My thoughts are with you.
Debbie

[TessieMom]

Kibby is doing fine. Her doctor says she can come home this afternoon. Time for big time cuddling! Rena

[dutchman]

Rena,

Great news about Kibby. I suspect she will be missing her little buddy just as you do but I know you two will give a lot of comfort to each other. Pablo will be Kibby's little guardian angle now. Kibby make you mom's Thanksgiving a great one with a clean heart worm test at that time.

Best wishes,

Tom and the boys (Frank and Tanner)

[Mark]

That's great news Rena! We'll keep sending RAYZ . . . Kibby, you keep gettin' better!

Mark

[Roxane]

Rena, as members have said, there seems to be a disproportionate number of ill and suffering dachsies in our group right now. Kibby's good news is a welcome smile while we are all waiting for good news about the other beloved pets.
Roxane

[Jennifer]

I am so happy to hear that Kibby is doing so well and that she is coming home today!! Yeah!! I know that you will be so glad to have her home with you and to get Kibby cuddles.

Sending more rayz for continued good health.

[dutchman]

Roxane the sad part is the pain and suffering we are hearing about is not that unusual. We are exposed to it here because of the caring giving people on this board who are involved with rescue working to try and wright some of the injustices that our little friends have had to face. You are beginning to get a feeling for why those who have been exposed to these innocent little gifts are so fast to speak out about puppy mills and backyard breeders. Also why people are urged so strongly to spay and neture (besides the other general health benefits).

Rena, keep us informed on Kibby, I know having her back home will keep you busy. Let hope she finds a very special forever that will appreciate just how great a gift her second chance at a new life is.

Tom and the boys (Frank and Tanner)

[TessieMom]

Kibby says she is doing very well today, thank you. The only problem is that she will not let me out of sight and must be touching me. It is a bit difficult to type with a head on your arm, but I am trying because that is how she went to sleep. She definitely misses Pablo and just will NOT stay in the crate by herself. I may have to put Stinker in with her tomorrow to keep her calm because she gets very upset in the crate and starts coughing. Thanks again for all your wishes and rays... you don't know how much they helped. Rena

[Oscar's Mom]

Yeah!! I'm so happy that Kibby is doing well!

[Frzframe]

Aw how precious! I guess she is just trying to let you know how much you mean to her the only way she knows how. Sorry to hear about Pablo. I know some family missed out on the opportunity of a life time being loved by him.
Shonda

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