gillbear Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I have been contacted by someone who is desperate to get help for their 2yo Pekingese who appears to have bulging spinal discs. according to the owner she is a pensioner who has leukemia and cannot pay for treatment. She is willing to surrender to a rescue who can offer treatment. Dog is currently on pain meds and unable to walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Oh the poor little thing. I'd be happy to donate to help the woman keep her little dog, if this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I'll check with Denise, I think she knows a Pekingnese enthusiast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 PM Esky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugclasco Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 i would also donate so this lady could keep her little dog , very sad situation , maybe once the circumstances have been confirmed a go fund me page could be set up ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 i would also donate so this lady could keep her little dog , very sad situation , maybe once the circumstances have been confirmed a go fund me page could be set up ? Great idea to fundraise but if the lady's sick as well it would be a terrible strain on her to manage a sick dog that needs a lot of rehab (if diagnosis is correct). Esky would be keen to help but the costs would be very difficult for anyone to face, let alone someone with elderly dogs already needing a lot of treatment. Maybe we can perform a DOL miracle and raise some funds for this little one? I'm wondering if Xrays have been done for the diagnosis or it's just a guess? I've had dogs in pain with necks/backs misdiagnosed and have gotten chiropractic treatment and they've recovered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Denise is unable to help due to too many other dogs having major surgeries etc currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) Gillbear do you have an estimate of costs to treat this little fella? Team Dog may be able to help with costs so she can keep him at home with her, if that's what is best for her. Feel free to put her in contact directly [email protected] or PM and I'll give you my number. Edited June 9, 2014 by melzawelza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbear Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Thanks for all the input. I am taking everything with a bit grain if salt as I don't know this person but have sent her the link for team dog. Thank you the owner sounds like she dearly loves her poochie but costs could run at $5000 + and will require specialist care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Thanks for all the input. I am taking everything with a bit grain if salt as I don't know this person but have sent her the link for team dog. Thank you the owner sounds like she dearly loves her poochie but costs could run at $5000 + and will require specialist care. Thanks Gillbear hopefully we hear from her. We have vets that work with us providing lower cost care so we may be able to negotiate a more reasonable price and then do a fundraiser to cover the cost. Would like to keep her dog at home with her - I would imagine he is a big comfort to her being so unwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 If she ends up in Western Sydney I am happy to do some rehabilitation and set up a rehab plan for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Lovely to see all the offers of help. For the sake of the little dog, I would want an iron clad guarantee that surgery would free her from pain and enable her to live a happy, normal as possible life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Lovely to see all the offers of help. For the sake of the little dog, I would want an iron clad guarantee that surgery would free her from pain and enable her to live a happy, normal as possible life. There are lots of dogs that fully recover from this type of condition and go on to live amazing lives! Nothing to do with surgery can ever give an iron clad guarantee- to many factors. Also what is normal? Does that mean if she needed a wheelchair but was pain free that it wouldn't be normal? I can understand saying that it is too expensive and other dogs can be helped but I think your asking a little too much to want guarantees.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Lovely to see all the offers of help. For the sake of the little dog, I would want an iron clad guarantee that surgery would free her from pain and enable her to live a happy, normal as possible life. There are lots of dogs that fully recover from this type of condition and go on to live amazing lives! Nothing to do with surgery can ever give an iron clad guarantee- to many factors. Also what is normal? Does that mean if she needed a wheelchair but was pain free that it wouldn't be normal? I can understand saying that it is too expensive and other dogs can be helped but I think your asking a little too much to want guarantees.... I would never say not to carry out an expensive procedure on one dog because so many other dogs could be helped. Don't know where that came from. I have a dog on whom I spent willingly and happily thousands of dollars to restore his sight. Just meant the house didn't get painted LOL. I'm simply putting it out there to consider whether surgery would help this little dog. I know "normal" can mean different things to different people, but in cases like these whether the dog is owned by someone with squillions to spend or not, the outcome for the dog needs to be considered. There have been many threads over the years discussing this difficult issue :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Lovely to see all the offers of help. For the sake of the little dog, I would want an iron clad guarantee that surgery would free her from pain and enable her to live a happy, normal as possible life. There are lots of dogs that fully recover from this type of condition and go on to live amazing lives! Nothing to do with surgery can ever give an iron clad guarantee- to many factors. Also what is normal? Does that mean if she needed a wheelchair but was pain free that it wouldn't be normal? I can understand saying that it is too expensive and other dogs can be helped but I think your asking a little too much to want guarantees.... I would never say not to carry out an expensive procedure on one dog because so many other dogs could be helped. Don't know where that came from. I have a dog on whom I spent willingly and happily thousands of dollars to restore his sight. Just meant the house didn't get painted LOL. I'm simply putting it out there to consider whether surgery would help this little dog. I know "normal" can mean different things to different people, but in cases like these whether the dog is owned by someone with squillions to spend or not, the outcome for the dog needs to be considered. There have been many threads over the years discussing this difficult issue :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I'm just wondering if Xrays have been done for a definite diagnosis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Any updates on this little one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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