Amen Pam, that's how I felt and still do when I pulled Princess from the shelter and she was designated to be euthed because she was sick and leash aggressive. Felt the same way when I rescued Gigi and the college girl told me she was dropping her off at a shelter because she had to return to college that monday, and then found out that she was shuffled around 3 times prior, including a shelter, prior to when the girl got her and all of those homes in only 3 and 1/2 months! Gigi was already 6 yrs old at the time and anyone that looked at her knew that she needed to be vetted and didn't want to be bothered, but I did, and never regretted that she literally broke my bank and credit cards too, almost 1300.00 within the first couple of months! It is so much more gratifying to save a dog, rather then buy one, and I like so many others believe that rescue dogs no matter where they come from, are better dogs and you do feel a very special bond with them after you see all that they have been through.
-------Original Message------- From: Pam Dean Date: 2/21/2012 9:59:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Tino..another vet visit Yes I can understand better the process now. But, I also understand, money not withstanding, the intense bonding, love, and gratification of caring myself for this little soul. I would have loved him from the rescue too as I love animals, but this is a special bonding that I have never experienced before. Yes I have always loved my animals, but this is so much more. It is like this was what I was put here to do. And if this little guy lives 15 more years or 15 more days, I will not regret what I have done because I am the one who has shown him there is unconditional love, caring, and safety in this world. From: Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Tino..another vet visit Wow!!! She shouldn't be a Vet with that attitude....bet she doesn't have a problem with euthanizing animals....the sickie!! Careful, Pam, your Vet will only defend his wife and it may cause issues! Why not get a copy of all the test that have been done (ask the hubby-Vet) so you don't have to pay for them again, and then try a different Vet? I would! Not to offend you and others, but now you can see why some rescues charge the 200-300 fee to pull/adopt a dog like Tino. It is cheaper through them and you get a well dog and save yourself all the heartache of watching them trying to recover. I say that even though I know from my own personal experiences, that there is no greater gratification then knowing that you pulled a shelter dog and saved it's life, when a rescue couldn't pull that particular dog. Peggy -------Original Message------- From: Pam Dean Date: 2/21/2012 8:38:19 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Tino..another vet visit I think we are up to $500 now..lucky I got that care credit card lol. He coughed and hacked all afternoon and night last night. So painful to watch. Nobody slept. So Vet again today. Got another kind of antibiotic..nose drops, Benedryl, Cough medicine..SHHHHHHHHH..all is quiet. Please god I need some sleep.. Good news and some not so good news..but not terrible. Lost another 2 ozs when he has been eating a lot. Think still whipworm and hookworm issues. Dewormed him again..Fever gone but still so much congestion. Did blood panel. All good but two issues which are understandable. White count up from respiratory infection obviously. Slightly anemic which probably from severe flea infestation and worms. He did not want to eat hardly today..with the snot and all these meds..don't blame him. But did eat some chicken..little bit of dog food..and nutrical. Hopefully better tomorrow. Now I have a minor rant. Didn't see my usual Vet, who owns the place with his wife, also a vet. Now I don't make appts with her cause I frankly don't like her attitude..We have had run ins before but his Assoc was jammed up and he was out of town. So she walks into the examining room, looks at Tino and says "Have you lost your mind? Taking that on is crazy?" looking at him like he was a piece of garbage someone needed to take out to the trash. Now if didn't need care so bad for Tino, I would have bitch slapped her to Texas with that elitist, callous holier than thou attitude. Boy I was fuming. And she couldn't leave it alone..We discussed treatment and she goes to leave and has to open her mouth again and say "I am sure you thought you were being nice, but that was just plain crazy". Next time I go in I am going to talk to her husband, my usual go to Vet and tell him about the situation. I can't be the only one she has lost as a customer...grrrrrrrrrr ..
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