Monday, August 7, 2006

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Carrie has a grade 6 PDA heart murmur. They grade them on a scale of 1-6, with 6 being the worst.

Our 40th Heart Murmur Puppy is scheduled for heart murmur repair surgery, Wednesday, at Texas &M University

See Vet Bills Paid in July of '06 Totalling $ 34, 695.83

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Six month old Carrie Small Paws.

This is going to be just a quick update on little Carrie.

Stephanie Hunter, (dancinblvd@sc.rr.com) has this for you about her trip to Houston with our 40th Heart Murmur baby, Carrie!

Stephanie Hunter holds Carrie at the airport, last Saturday.


Patty Shearer with little Carrie, after picking her up at the airport from Stephanie.

Subj: newsletter
Date: 8/6/2006 11:40:00 AM Central Standard Time
From: dancinblvd@sc.rr.com
To: pup3@aol.com
Dear Robin


I wanted to thank everyone who responded to Carrie’s need. After leaving SC to fly Carrie from Atlanta to Houston today I don’t think she could have waited much longer. She was so lethargic on the plane and her heart was whooshing like crazy. I took her out of the carrier so I could check on her I didn’t want anything happening to her on the plane after losing Mikey. Carrie and SPR has made a lot of new friends today. Several people wanted our website so they could check up on her. Some woman even shared with me about the hole her son had in his heart. Another one shared about the dog she had when she was a kid. It was endless what this sweet baby did for people today


Getting an airline tkt the night before and being able to use my miles and pick out the flight you want is unheard of! I was able to get from SC to TX and back in one day. And this was with a cancellation and delay! Then I landed at the exact gate I was leaving to go back home at.

I also want to thank Dana Perez, her dad and Patty Shearer for being a part of this very special day for me. I love you guys ! Please keep praying for baby Carrie.

Stephanie>

Texas A&M has called me with an update. They did a fine needle aspirate on those swollen lymph nodes, and thank God it is not lymphoma.

Dr. Kevin Hahn, one of the foremost canine oncologist in the world told me that they are seeing lymphoma in dogs as early as only 6 months old. SO we have passed THAT hurdle.

They think it is a reactive swelling of some sort and the cardiologists are not too worried about that part. They have her scheduled for to be coiled, (the least invasive procedure) on Wednesday.

For those of you who may be new to Small Pawsing, here is more about the "coiling" procedure that saves so many little lives at Texas A&M.

This was written by the two main cardiologist there...Dr. Matt Miller and Dr. Sonjia Gordon

Transarterial coil embolization for canine patent ductus arteriosus occlusion.

Sometimes, if the Bichon is too small, under 3 pounds, they have to go in and do the crack the chest open surgery which is called ligation.

So, they are going to attempt to coil this little gal on Wednesday.

We will see where we are tonight in regard to our general vetting fund, after paying our bills tonight, and I will let you know in the morning.

I know we have a little Bichon with several mammary tumors, who is needing surgery to the tune of $1500.00 out in Northern California. She is coming to us via another rescue group who would have no choice but to euthanize her if we don't take her. As soon as she is in our custody, I'll let you all know.

We have two Small Paws sponsored events coming up soon!

Next weekend, August 12, we have our Bay Area Bichon Bash in San Leandro California.

Bay Area Bichon Bash

Host: Kathy Martins
Location: Washington Manor Park
14900 Zelma Ave., San Leandro, CA View Map
When: Saturday, August 12, 12:00pm
Phone: 510-681-1043

This year we have sooo many exciting things planned for the day. The picnic starts at high noon again at Washington Manor Park in San Leandro. There is plenty of FREE parking and a 1/4 mile loop around where you can drop off your picnic stuff and where we are having our rescue parade.

http://www.ci.san-leandro.ca.us/slparkswashington.html

I'll be attending this Bay Area Bash, thanks to the generosity of Brian and Lynda De Hart, who donated a roundtrip airline ticket for me to fly, and to the Martin Family who are always so good to cover my hotel and meals. The Martins support Small Paws as a family...and I do mean as a FAMILY..the MOM the DAD the SISTERS the AUNTS the UNCLES, the HUSBANDS...and now Kathy's little baby boy! And we appreciate them all so very much!

We desperately need more volunteers in the Bay Area, so that will be one my main focuses at this Bichon Bash!
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Then, the next weekend, in Sequim, Washington, we have this SPR Bichon Bash! This is a huge bash, with RV parking and lots of Bichons and owners in attendance!

ATTEND THE 3RD ANNUAL BICHON BASH for the Northwest Region, AUGUST 18-19, in Sequim, Washington. CONTACT bmcgill@olypen.comfor details. SEE YOU THERE!

And if you are thinking of entering your Bichon in therapy dog training...we just got this in from our Southern California Team Leader, Shirley Lyall!

Spirit and her Mom, Delaine

Subj: My rehab angel
Date: 8/7/2006 12:38:16 PM Central Standard Time
From: shirleylyall@cox.net
To: pup3@aol.com

Robin,

I finally had my hip replacement surgery. After several days in the hospital, I moved to a rehab facility. I missed my dogs sooooo much. You can imagine what a boost I got from a visit with a pink Bichon. When I was showing the nurses pictures of my fluffs and telling them about Small Paws they told me about Spirit. I asked if I could meet her. Spirit's mom works at the rehab and brings her to work with her. Spirit has separation anxiety and is very lucky that she can go to work with mom, Delaine. Delaine adopted her from her original owner who could no longer care for her. Delaine plans to adopt a companion for Spirit so she won't have to be alone. Of course I have told her all about Small Paws and she is now on the mailing list and searching for the right match for Spirit. Spirit is one girly girl. She has a pink crystal studded collar and pink toenail polish to match her lovely pink coat. Spirit clearly knows she is a princess. What a treat it was to visit with her.

If any Small Pawsers have considered sharing their fluffs with hospital, rehab or nursing home patients they should certainly follow through and find out what is required to share their dogs in local facilities. Even though I knew my stay would be short I got such a lift from Spirit's visits.

I'm healing at home now and you can be sure that all five dogs are helping with my physical therapy. When I have my other hip done I hope to go back to rehab with Spirit.

Shirley>

OK, that's all for now. More as it happens! All My Love, Robin

Thank You's

Subj: Beautiful quilt
Date: 8/5/2006 5:00:30 PM Central Standard Time
From: Dragiecna@aol.com
To: christinejohnson@alltel.net, Pup3, Fuzzalot

Dear Ms. Johnson ,
We just had the pleasure of receiving your quilt in todays mail . I would like to tell you how very honored we are of getting this lovely and very special piece made by someone with so much love . I know this much take so much time to do ; but please know that somebody appreicates all the effort you put in this . We will cherish this , and it will become a wall hanging in our home . Thank you so so much.

Bob and Marian Steele
and the Muttley Crew
( Harley , Pluto , Maggie , Bear , Roscoe, Belle , Sugar and SPR Shea )

<Subj: Hi, It's Cliffy... I have a new Forever Home!!!!!
Date: 8/5/2006 8:23:09 PM Central Standard Time
From: crystalrclass@yahoo.com

Auntie Rowbin and Auntie Bonnie,

Hi, It's Cliffy... former senior SPR doggie from Georgia. I wannted to rite and thank you for believing in me and helping me to find my new forever home. I have attached a picture of me and my new Mom (Arlene). We is so happy (as you can tell by my big doggie smile). My foster Mommie said that Arlene was the perfect mommie that we had been waiting for. I know she is already tops in MY book.... she gave me REAL, honest to gosh CHICKEN.. What a PEACH of a mommie!!! We are relaxin' in a hotel room tonight and tomorrow we start out on a CAR TRIP... Woooo Weeee... an Adventure! all the way to my new forever home, called SinSinNatti... only I don't think they really sin there. It's a funny name! And I have a new sister too.... she is something called a CAT.. but I keep wagging my tail and trying to climb under the bed... I'm gonna win her over with my charming personality, I'm sure. I'm not scared, eben if she IS named CUJO!!!

Please tell Louie2, Snowball2, Aristotle, Becca, Abe and all the other senior doggies and peoples out there on your email list to not gibe up... There is a PERFECT home for them too!! ANd us senior doggies have SOOO much love to gibe!!! My foster mommie said that all the rescue doggies in Heaben was lookin' down and barkin' for joy cause I habe found my FOREVER HOME... I just know I sure am happy tonight... so THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU... for helping me find my wonderful new mommie and sister kitty.


All my Love and LOTS AND LOTS OF LICKS,

Clifford, THe BIG WHITE DOG.... now of SinSinNattie....

P.S. Robin, I told Arlene that I would be sharing this pics with you and that you might want to post them in your newsletter with Cliffy's letter... she was ok with that and I'm copying her on this.
Crystal Renfro, Former Foster Mom to Clifford the BIG WHITE DOG....>

Subj: money raised for SPR
Date: 8/6/2006 6:58:45 AM Central Standard Time
From: Kristen@jsea.net
To: pup3@aol.com

On Saturday we had a booth at a Pet Education Fair and raised a total of about $200 for Small Paws! In attendance were Andy Chapman (photo), Pamela Staveley, Cheryl Blaydon, and Shirley Savage. In addition, Terry Broughton donated beverages for us to sell. We sold doggie treats as well and had a craft project for the kids. There were well over 100 people in attendance and we had many people stop by to chat and see the fluffs. I want to thank The Animal House (www.theanimalhouse.net) for inviting Small Paws and for so generously donating >$150 to Small Paws from the proceeds of their silent auction! We had a great day, and as always, enjoyed getting the word out about SPR.
Sincerely,
Kristen Todd
Woolwich, Maine>

<Subj: Thanks to all Small Pawsers for their prayers
Date: 8/6/2006 1:39:52 PM Central Standard Time
From: HDBonach@adelphia.net
To: Pup3@aol.com

Robin,

Please thank everyone who has kept my friend Melissa in their prayers. She has Stage 3 ovarian cancer, which has attached itself to her intestines and stomach. Luckily, it is not in her bones or major organs. It's a good thing she requested a C-section when she had the baby, otherwise, it would have gone undetected. The cancer is in its early stages, but is a fast-growing one. Ovarian cancer is very hard to detect. She had regular tests for it right up until she became pregnant, so the doctors think they caught it early enough.

Melissa saw a female doctor in Syracuse this past week, and she feels quite comfortable with her. She will have survey on August 16, at which time parts of her intestines will be removed and she will undergo a hysterectomy. While the doctors aren't 100% sure, they strongly believe Melissa's cancer may be hereditary because her mom died from it at a very early age. Thankfully, she had a boy and not a girl, because she could have passed on the gene if her baby was female. After the surgery, she will have 8 months of intense chemo, beginning with hot chemo. This is going to be a very rough time for her, but her doctor is optimistic that she can get Melissa into remission.

She and her husband decided to baptize their beautiful miracle son, Jake Richard today, after which Melissa will be anointed by her parish priest. Please keep her in your prayers.

Thank you and God Bless,

Roe Bonacci >

<Subj: Re: BABY CARRIE'S HEART UPDATE. URGENT.
Date: 8/6/2006 11:54:08 PM Central Standard Time
From: bbates17@cox.net
To: Pup3@aol.com

You all saved Max's life by providing liver shunt repair surgery for him in OKC, with surgeon, Dr. Skip Tanger! Click on his picture to see a short video of how good he feels NOW! (Max, not Dr. Skip)

Hey Robin -

It sounds like Small Pawsers need a little sunshine right now, so I wanted to give y'all a Max update.

I can't thank everyone enough for giving to this boy for his surgery. As his foster momma, before &after surgery, it's like night &day!

Before, you could tell that he wasn't feeling good. What a difference that surgery has made!

Yesterday I took Max to work with me. He went in all the offices and visited everyone! His tail was just about to wag OFF!

What really made me just about cry was when we went for a walk down "main street" in front of my office. There was a little boy sitting on the sidewalk playing in front of his mom's business. Max just marched his furry self right up to him, crawled into his lap and started giving him puppy kisses! The little boy laughed, and was petting Max, and it was the sweetest thing y'all ever saw.

This Miracle Max, who was supposed to be "not with us" on more than one occasion, was surely put here on this planet for a reason. If only to make a little boy laugh.

We're getting our bloodwork done in a week (Max, not me) and then we'll get our teeth cleaned and be one step closer do getting a forever home.

PLEASE let all the Small Pawsers know how much Max appreciates have a second chance at life. He is truely a gift from God.....

Much love,
Lynne &The Bates Bichon Brigade!>

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