Wednesday Morning August 9, 2006
Gem of the Day: Dogs laugh, but they laugh
with their tails.
~Max Eastman, Enjoyment of Laughter~
Subj: Just had to send it
Date: 8/8/2006 6:41:26 PM Central Standard
Time
From: AZueck@aol.com
To: Pup3
Hi Miss. Robin,
This is neat stuff! What do you call it again?
Charlotte
See Vet Bills Paid So Far for August of '06
Totalling $10,942. 95
(This represents 45 checks written for just
one week's worth of vetting for the Small
Paws Bichons)
See Vet Bills Paid in July of '06 Totalling
$ 34, 695.83
See Vet Bills Paid in June '06 Totalling
$32, 194.05
See Previous Vet Bills Paid by Small Paws
Rescue in 2005 Totalling $438,467.30
See our 140 listings of 146 adoptable Bichons! (Some of these listings are of bonded pairs!)
See our 140 listings of 146 adoptable Bichons
by Zip Code!
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How to Become a Much Needed Small Paws® Rescue
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Dear Small Pawsers,
Welcome to the newest members of our online
mailing list, especially if you have seen
us featured in one of our recently updated media articles , read about us in the best selling book
"Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul", or if you saw Small Paws on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams!
Small Pawsers everywhere welcome you with
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If you are new to Small Pawsing®, this may
look as if it is coming only to you but really
it is going out to fellow Small Pawsers all
across our country and in 20 foreign countries
as well!
Adoption information is posted below. Turn
up your speakers!
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If you missed our last newsletter, here it
is. http://www.smallpawsrescue.org/pup3/august0806.html
You have overwhelmed us with your generosity.
We thank God for each one of you today! We
are now out of the red, and into the black
by about $1000.00. This isn't enough yet
to get us through half a day but...we are
on the way!
We can't thank you each enough...also for
your heartwarming stories of your own personal
heart dogs, and how they have affected your
very lives!
This is an update on yesterday's newsletter,
http://www.smallpawsrescue.org/pup3/august0806.html
, along with some matching donation challenges.
First of all, we did get the FIVE OHIO POUND
BICHONS, thanks to our very capable Ohio
Team Leaders, Linda Fausey and Sharon King,
who were there when the doors opened, yesterday
morning. This is the picture the shelter
had.

And this is what they looked like, up close
and personal. Be brave...and remember they
are now safe in the arms of Small Paws, and
will never see condtions such as these again.
We send out our thanks to every breed rescue,
every individual rescuer... every member
of a message board or Internet list who let
us know about these baby 2 year old Bichons,
who needed us today, like nobody's business.(
Someone better hold Small Pawser Bill Adam
back, when he sees these pics... I know he
is in New Jersey now, but Ohio isn't that
far away...he loves these Bichons and is
NOT happy when they have been treated this
way. (I think his middle name might be "Guido",
but I digress...)
From: Linda Fausey <lfausey@columbus.rr.com
Date: August 8, 2006 5:06:43 PM EDT
To: Robin Pressnail <pup3@aol.com>
Subject: Carroleton Co. 5 Bichons
Robin, here are the Carroleton Co. Pound
Puppies. The box holds mats cut by
the female pound worker off of two of the
dogs. She felt sorry for
them and was trying to clean them up a little.
These are among the
worst matted and filthiest dogs I have seen.
They are two years old,
all male. We think they may be littermates.
They are very frightened
and shake when handled, but are docile.
They will be beautiful dogs.
Some seem to have skin problems. No wonder,
the condition they are in!
Since our Ohio State Fair is on, we named
them State Fair Tyler,
State Fair Timmy, State Fair Tony, (shown
in several pictures), State Fair Tippy, and
State Fair Tuffy. They are
being quarantined at Dr. Tancred's and the
vet techs were appalled and
shocked by their condition. The groomer
was there and said she'd get
to work on them asap. They'll need a full
spa treatment!! While
taking information the receptionist asked,
"They are supposed to be
white, aren't they?"
Linda Fausey

We think this may be an ear.

Don't ask. We dunno.

Afraid to even guess. Looks like it came
from the sea, to me.

A precious face rests beneath all of that...bless
his little heart.

Feet, I think...this had to hurt. It looks
like they haven't been touched by human hands
since birth.

Have no idea not even maybe.

Getting ready for spa treatment. They won't
know how to act, shaved, fresh and clean!

Another precious face. What if these babies
had gone to another mill, instead of into
our loving arms? YOU rescued them from a
fate worse than death, today. YOU all saved
these Bichons!
This is a good sign. They are letting us
touch them. This reminds me of a line from
"To Kill a Mockingbird"...
[about her brother Jem]
Scout: "You can pet him, Mr. Arthur.
He's asleep. Couldn't if he was awake, though;
he wouldn't let you. Go ahead."

And they still seem to trust humans. I'll
never understand this part of it.

This must have felt like carrying rocks between
your toes.
Ohio Co-Team Leader, Linda Fausey, comforts
our newest Bichons with the new last name
of Small Paws.
I think this is a dread lock, but won't swear
to it...looks like it is coming off, one
way or another.
Their vetting will be a minimum of $2000.00
for all...probably more like $2500.00 for
all. I just hope they don't have something
seriously wrong, and that they just look
and smell awful. Looks and smells, we can
deal with. GET OUT THE CLIPPERS, AND STAND
BACK. BUCK NEKID BICHONS COMING SOON.
We also have great news about Muffin, who
came from Stockton, Ca. where the heat was
so bad last week.

Muffin has breast tumors. They think they
can get the cancer but the cost would have
been $1500.00. and that was with a 50% discount!
Lulu Zargus, in Vacaville, Ca., works as
a vet tech, and talked her boss into removing
these breast tumors for $1000.00 instead
of what had been previously quoted by another
vet, $1500.00...and that is a savings of
another $500.00! Yes! Thank you Darlena and
Lulu!

And about this little one...Darlina found
a home for this one, who adopted him directly
from the shelter...he walked out on two feet..and
he is more like 15 years old, the vet said...not
10. But he is outta there! Yankey is alive
and counted for!
<Subj: Robin...do you want me to take
this sweet Bichon on for SPR?
Date: 8/4/2006 4:32:39 PM Central Standard
Time
From: Darlena444@aol.com
To: Pup3
Yankee, a senior Maltese-Bichon, was dumped
at a Bay Area Shelter. He was very pathetic
looking but he cleaned up well. His owners
neglected Yankee and never took care of him.
Yankee has a flea allergy which has caused
loss of fur on his rear area and tail. Whoever
takes Yankee with have some medical expenses.
Yankee is a senior dog, about 10 years old
and weighs 16 pounds. He needs a dental cleaning
and should be neutered at the same time.
Yankee only wants to be loved and return
love. He is quite, gentle and loves nice
slows short walks.>
And 4 year old Abe's eye doctor says he can
possibly wait two months, but no more for
this surgery to remove his juvenile cataracts.
As soon as we have the funds, I'm going to
authorize Lee Farrow (zoomommy22001@yahoo.com) to take him in and get-er-done!
And the final God Thing to happen yesterday
is this...
From: foofoodogs@msn.com
Subj: Ivy the Bichon w/Large stone
Date: 8/7/2006 11:38:39 PM Central Standard
Time
From: foofoodogs@msn.com
To: Pup3@aol.com
Hello Robin, I talked with the owner of Ivy
the 5 year old bichon that needs
immediate surgery for a large stone removal.
Patty had talked with her
sister tonight and asked her to call me.
The sister had indicated that her
sister Sara was going to surrender her dog
to Maxfund. Sara (owner) had
taken Ivy to Maxfund for an exam. They can
do the surgery for $250, I had 1
quote for $950 before discount. With the
present situation with SPR funding
I talked with Sara about her surrendering
Ivy to Maxfund. Maxfund is a no
kill shelter with a full veterinarian staff.
They will most likely have Ivy
fostered while she recovers and should have
no problem placing her. I have
worked with Maxfund on adoptions and have
used their vet services on my
personal dogs and never had a problem. I
assured Sara that Maxfund would not
put down this adoptable baby. I think Sara
just has way to much on her plate
right now. She's a young mother with two
small children (1 and 4). She
doesn't have time for her dogs. She also
has a King Charles that's 2. If she
needs to place that dog as well she will
call me. I also work with another
small dog rescue. Their money is tight and
something has to give. I really
think Ivy will find a much better home and
will get the medical attention
she needs. Sara is going to take Ivy to Maxfund
in the morning so she get
treated right away.
I want to thank Pat Huber and Patty Neville
for getting out the word about
Small Paws Rescue. i look forward to working
with you again in the future.
Let's get some sleep...............good night!>
THANK YOU GOD for these many blessings!
We have the following matching challenge
donations for you! This is a way to make
your donations go twice as far!
This first challenge is from April Graham,
for $150.00! It can be met in whole or in
part! Thank you so much April!
Date: 8/8/2006 11:11:32 AM Central Standard
Time
From: aingram@boultcummings.com
To: pup3@aol.com
Here is a $150 challenge to help get us through
this lean time. These little sunbeams
called bichons can heal loneliness, sadness,
and boredom---just ask anyone who's known
one! It's the gift that gives back tenfold,
if you can help a bichon have a chance at
life,
health, and affection. And these little guys
are desperate.>
And from Nancy Archerd, we have a "Beloved
Heart Dog Challenge"...oh Nancy...thank
you so so much. I know we have so many Small
Pawsers from around the globe who can relate
to having had a beloved heart dog!
Subj: RE: Beloved heart dog challenge -
Date: 8/8/2006 12:48:04 PM Central Standard
Time
From: archerd@mind.net
Robin and Stephanie - Thanks for reminding
me that I have been truly blessed in my life
to have 3 heart dogs.
So I have indeed been very blessed. I am
donating $10 for each of my beloved heart
dogs out of
gratefulness that they were in my life and
I challenge all Small Pawsers to do the same.
Windee was the love of my life - an Aussie
who was fortunate enough to have kept her
tail (and boy did it wag!)
lived to be two weeks shy of her 17 1/2 birthday.
She went to college with me as a puppy and
saw me through my young adulthood and into
marriage.
Brie was a Golden Retriever who I bought
as a puppy when Windee was 13 to help me
when the
time came for Windee to go to the Rainbow
Bridge - ha ha ha - Windee fooled us all
by living 4 more years!
Brie was brilliant, although it took 3 years
to channel her energy (after chewing a hole
in the kitchen floor and
other fun activities) she became high scoring
obedience dog in our area.
Brie's nephew Max was sent from heaven.
He fell in love with our adopted daughter
when she came home - she slept on his tummy,
dressed him in doll
clothes and when I painted her toenails,
I painted his. It broke our hearts when we
lost him to cancer
when he was only 8. We still can't look at
a photo of him without crying.
So I have indeed been very blessed. I am
donating $10 for each of my beloved heart
dogs out of
gratefulness that they were in my life and
I challenge all Small Pawsers to do the same.>
Then our Utah Team Leader, Sherrill Street,
has this challenge for you!
Date: 8/8/2006 8:13:43 PM Central Standard
Time
From: mickeystreets@netscape.net
To: pup3@aol.com
I would like to challenge folks to slow
down and see how much they can save in gas
(not to mention their nerves).
If they can donate the savings to Small Paws
Rescue that's even better!
I've been quite surprised at how much money
I save at the pump just by slowing
down. Be sure to check your tire pressure
too.
These fluffs need us all.
Love and blitzes from the little white fluffs.>
And from Dana Perez, , our Ga. Team Leader...way
to go Dana and thank you!!
Subj: Re: VERY IMPORTANT SMALL PAWS INFORMATION
Date: 8/8/2006 3:41:20 PM Central Standard
Time
From: SPR-GEORGIA@comcast.net
To: pup3@aol.com
Robin,
After reading your latest newsletter. I asked
myself what more could I do to help? I decided
to gather all of the loose change from around
the house and cash it in. It was easy to
take to my local grocery store where they
had a machine that counts it and gives you
a receipt for your coins. Well...after their
percentage was taken out I had $98.27. I'm
sending this money to SPR tonight! Maybe...if
everyone that reads your newsletter does
the same we can come up with some much needed
cash.
--
Dana Perez
Small Paws Rescue
Georgia Team Leader>
Then from Marti Lindell, not really a challenge,
but a love story about her husband Andy,
who passed away suddenly from a stroke just
barely over one year ago. I remember this
rescue run...he called to tell me he was
driving in the Hotter than Hell 100...after
what else? A beloved Bichon who needed rescued,
and to be brought on home to Small Paws.
Subj: Re: VERY IMPORTANT SMALL PAWS INFORMATION
Date: 8/8/2006 6:10:19 PM Central Standard
Time
From: mflindell@insightbb.com
To: pup3@aol.com

Suzy-Q, owned and loved by Small Paws Volunteer,
Tracy Russell at turtlewolves@insightbb.com
Robin,
I'm in the process of selling Andy's old
pickup truck (Ole Blue). It was used a lot
for rescue...he drove it all the way up to
Elkhart IN to pick up Miss Stinky, now known
as SuzyQ (adopted by Tracy Russell), who
was so filthy, and he had no A/C and it was
hot as hell that day, he never stopped talking
about what an experience that was. He loved
Small Paws Rescue, so if I close the deal
tomorrow, I will send $100 for the 5 Ohio
stinky bichons, in Andy's memory and SuzyQ's
honor.
Love, :) Marti
Now, The Mad Quilter's Quilt Shoppe is still
open and she has only sold 10 quilts this
time, as opposed to something like 50 quilts
all of the other times. If you want a quilt,
now is the time to do it!
Subj: Birthday Quilts
Date: 7/28/2006 10:31:19 AM Central Standard
Time
From: christinejohnson@alltel.net
To: Pup3@aol.com
Hey Robin,
It seems like we have so many fluff emergencies
right now; so many precious little ones needing
expensive vet care before they can find their
forever homes. I’d like to help by offering
some very special quilts for some very special
bichons! Check out the new samples!

Personalized birthday quilts are here, and
Bailey was MORE than glad to model for the
center square. These quilts feature “Happy
Birthday” fabric, multi-colored bones, a
plaid, and even a doggie print with leashes,
toys, and bowls. Very colorful and totally
unique for that special dog of yours. They
measure 32” square and are made of 100% cotton
fabrics. Please note: photo transfers to
fabric are not as “rugged” as regular rag
quilt squares. Although they are washable,
wash with care in cold water, and only when
necessary. The photos may fade with repeated
washings. Think what a wonderful wall hanging
these would be, or as a table topper.
I’m also offering a birthday quilt with our
favorite fluff puppy head in the center.
Here it is:

Like quilt #1, this quilt is 100% cotton
and 32” square. It features birthday fabrics
and candles, and can be machine washed and
dried as desired. For more pictures, please
visit my “Small Paws Quilt Shop” website
at: www.christinejohnson.org.
To order either quilt, just make a $50 donation on the secure Small
Paws credit card website.
Or you may send a check or money order to:
Small Paws Rescue Inc.
3316 S. 72nd. W. Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74107
Specify quilt #1 or #2, and if ordering #1,
send me your fluff’s name and picture to
BR> From: christinejohnson@alltel.net Please allow three weeks for delivery. Each
quilt will be handmade for your fluff and
it will take the ’42 Singer some time (not
to mention the ’52 owner of said sewing machine!)
And just so you know….Bailey’s real birthday
is August 16th, when I picked him up from
a shelter in North Georgia as a FOSTER fluff.
Don’t tell him what he’s getting for a present.
J
Chris>
Stephanie Hunter is standing by to take your
email donations by credit card and Janet
Byrn is standing by to take your phone in
credit card donations at 508-801-3106. She is on Eastern Standard
Time.!
E-mail Stephanie Hunter, at dancinblvd@sc.rr.com and let her know the amount of their donation
to help these Bichons. Please, at the same time, copy me at pup3@aol.com so we will know what is coming in.
You may also call your credit card donation
in to Janet at 508-801-3106. She is on Eastern
Standard Time.
See Vet Bills Paid So Far for August of '06
Totalling $10,942. 95
See Vet Bills Paid in July of '06 Totalling
$ 34, 695.83
See Vet Bills Paid in June 2006 Totalling
$31,106.85
See Vet Bills Paid in May 2006 totalling
$40, 209.13
If you are new to Small Paws Rescue and have
any questions about who we are, they may
be answered in the following links.
Guidestar.com (You will need to register to be able see
all not-for-profit's info now. Guidestar
has changed this to require everyone to register
now. You can get the basic Guidestar service
for free!)
Small Paws Rescue Mission Statement
Before and After Pictures
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover
Cards. You may use your major credit card securely,
at this site. This is our own credit card
server. It is secure.
Use your credit card securely here (http://www.cyberwealthautomation.com/app/netcart.asp?MerchantID=16318&ProductID=426742)
If you can't find a way to make your credit
card work online, and we have your credit
card on file already, please email Stephanie Hunter, at dancinblvd@sc.rr.com and let her know the amount of their donation
to help these Bichons. Please, at the same time, copy me at pup3@aol.com so we will know what is coming in.
You may also call your credit card donation
in to Janet at 508-801-3106. She is on Eastern
Standard Time.
You may also send a check or money order
to:
Small Paws Rescue Inc.
3316 S. 72nd. W. Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74107
Another way you can help is to become a monthly
supporter with an amount of your choosing.
This is how to do that, securely, with your
major credit card.
Make a recurring monthly donation here.
One of the ways you can help us is to donate
your car, boat or motor home to Small Paws!
We are now set up to sell these items on
our Small Paws Ebay Page!
This is an article with more about donating
a motor vehicle to Small Paws!
Another way you can help is to shop on our
Small Paws Ebay Page! where we have a 100% Positive Feedback Score! We do need Ebay donation items!
| to: | pup3@aol.com | |
| from: | SPR Ebay | |
| subject: | EBAY UPDATE | |
| Hi, Robin, | Stay Cool! |
Here is what is currently listed for Small Paws Ebay!
Ebay Mission Fish Listings
| ENDS 7/31 | ENDS 7/31 |
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50% to Small Paws Rescue! |
50% to Small Paws Rescue! |
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Hand Loomed beaded purse,ORIGINAL |
Bichon Frise Loomed beaded purse,ORIGINAL |
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We are always completely amazed at the generosity and kindness of Small Paws Supporters. The selection of items to sell we have had over the past months has been fabulous! We have many items in stock to list but are also always looking for new items for the next round. Email us if you have something to list. |
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Debbie Corkindale and Patti Newlin, the Small Paws Rescue Ebay Team |
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Another way you can help is to shop is in
the The Online Gift Shoppe of Small Paws Rescue Come see what Bichonly treasures await you!
Email Linda Langford at SPR_Gift_Shoppe@langfordhome.com with any questions!
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And we have added a new fundraiser for Small
Paws. It's our own Cafe Press site! Come
and see!
Come Visit Our Small Paws Rescue Store on
CafePress!
From: dianamca@hughes.net
Hi Robin,
I've created a new section in our CafePress
shop - The logo is different, lighter, and
might appeal to more of our members.
You might want to mention it in the next
newsletter you do - people getting ready
for Summer events might enjoy some new logo
wear.
Also, Buckwheat and Tina are featured on
the first two SPR postage stamps, at just
$19.99 a sheet.
http://www.cafepress.com/smallpawsrescue/1624245
http://www.cafepress.com/smallpawsrescue/1578193
Maybe it will help to raise some funds for
when it's raining Bichons.
Diana>
Still yet another way you can help us is
to Sign Up As a Small Pawser With IGIVE.COM! A portion of your purchases from major upscale
retail stores will then come back to Small
Paws and the Bichons! A New Store & Doubled Donations Make
It Cool To Help Small Paws Rescue Inc. (July
26, 2006)
Another way you can help Small Paws AND give
a Birthday or Anniversary gift, is to make
a donation in that person's name or honor.
Please be sure to include a note so that
person or family can be sent notification
via a beautiful Small Paws Rescue card!
Here's another way to help SPR....donate shares of stock! This is a win-win situation for everyone. No taxes on the donation (for either you or SPR) and no broker's fees. This is a great way to dispose of those miscellaneous shares of stock you've been holding on to and put them to good use!
And, if you can contribute to charities at
work, through United Way...how about choosing
Small Paws as your charity at your place
of employment?
Thank you all so much. Who knows how many
of our newest rescues...will be someone's
very special... beloved heart dog? The joy
that is waiting is immeasurable...to both
Bichon and to the new forever families. We
thank all of you for that! All My Love, Robin
Thank You's
Subj: Vinnie
Date: 8/8/2006 10:16:15 PM Central Standard
Time
From: annettestollman@mac.com writes:
I just wanted to let you know that Vinnie
is doing very well. He is just a wonderful
little guy. He must have been a baseball
player in a previous life because he loves
to catch the ball when my grandchildren (all
in their teens) play ball. Vinnie plays shortstop!!
He is my little shadow and at night still
prefers to sleep on top of my head. He still
gets very upset when I leave him but my daughter
who was in the house once when I left, says
he cried a little and then settles right
down. He has never had an accident in the
house or been destructive of anything. The
car is another issue with Vinnie but that
is manageable.
I am so glad I adopted him. My sister says,
I didn't choose Vinnie; Vinnie chose me!!
Thanks to SPR for blessing me with Vinnie.
Take Care,
Annette>
<From: afromm1@earthlink.net
To: Bonnie
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 11:38 AM
Subject: joful joy
Hello Bonnie,
Ann Fromm here, Just wanted to tell you that
Joy is doing soooo well! She is the sweetest
and most lovable little girl anyone would
ever want. She plays with the pack on a regular
basis(almost every day) and is having the
time of her life. We laugh so hard at the
way her short little legs carry her as she
blitzes with great speed around the yard
with all the other dogs, it is a sight to
see! We absolutely LOVE her. She gets lots
of love and kisses from all of us including
the pack- They accepted her with out any
hesitation from day 1. (Amber, Emma, Mickey
and Windsor are the dogs she sees very regularly
and some times she sees Max and Bella too)
They are all Bichons except Amber the Poodle.
She adores my mom and loves to be held a
lot by her, which my Mom really enjoys doing.
I can't imagine our lives without her. She
is doing well in all areas and is very happy
and healthy.
Thanks for being a part of bringing Joy into
our lives,
All the best to you,
Ann Fromm>
<Subj: RE: CARRIE UPDATE!/ UPCOMING SPR
BICHON BASHES!
Date: 8/7/2006 3:33:22 PM Central Standard
Time
From: bettyboop65@earthlink.net
To: pup3@aol.com

Dear Robin
This is Bella. I was Belaire Betty when I
came from my foster mom to my forever home.
I have been here two years now and I wanted
to let you know how happy I am.
When I arrived I found out that I have two
sister. Sassy and Muffin. Sassy is about
my age and I hang out with her a lot. She
has taught me all kinds of cool things. My
sister Muffin is older and I don't think
she is feeling too well but she and Sassy
have been very kind to me and I can't image
being alone again. Mom is here most of the
day and Papa travels a lot but it is very
joyous when he comes home.
We do a lot of neat things together. Once
a month we go camping and I get to visit
with all the other doggies. Mom refers to
us as her gaggle of girlies, and all the
campers come over and visit with us.
We also go on vacations in our motorhome
and it is my favorite thing to do. I love
to sleep in the rocking chair as we go down
the highway.-
I asked mom to send the pictures of us in
the motorhome and also the picture of us
in the bluebonnets. Thank you so much for
providing me with my forever home
Bella>
Prayer Requests
Subj: Prayer Request
Date: 8/8/2006 1:12:01 PM Central Standard
Time
From: Kathy.Moore@purchasing.alabama.gov
To: Pup3@aol.com
Dear Robin,
I just got a call from Linda Waldrep, one
of our volunteers in Columbus, GA asking
me to get a prayer request to you. Her dad
has just been diagnosed with inoperable brain
cancer. They don't know exactly what they
are looking at yet, he will have the PET
Scan Friday and will know more after this.
Please ask our prayer warriors to pray for
God's hand on this situation, to bring the
family through this painful time.
Thank you,
Kathy Moore
Alabama Team Leader>
<Subj: A prayer request
Date: 8/8/2006 1:00:26 PM Central Standard
Time
From: laurel1@bis.midco.net
To: pup3@aol.com
Dear Robin,
I was going to wait on this until after Spike
sees the vet tomorrow and we get another
chest x-ray, but I would like to ask you
and the Mighty Mighty Prayer Warriors of
Small Paws to say a little prayer for Spike,
who has Congestive Heart Failure. Despite
having been on Enalapril for over a month
and and Lasix (diuretic) for a month, and
having it increased after the first week,
Spike is still having long coughing spells
and panting a lot, and having labored breathing
when he sleeps. He has also stopped coming
to the door to greet me when I come home
from wherever I may have been (this probably
worries me more than anything else; even
if he's sleeping, Kimiko always alerts him
to my arrival; he just lies still wherever
he is and waits for me to come to him). He
has also stopped begging for his evening
walk, and instead is begging for me to go
to bed -- with him, of course! I'm not sure
he's peeing enough either, given the fact
that he's on Lasix, and he has lost his appetite,
letting Kimi finish his food if I'm not quick
enough, and turning down even the treats
I make for him. Please pray for him; I want
as much time with him as possible, being
a selfish human, but I also want him NOT
to suffer. Whatever happens will be the right
thing, I'm sure, but please ask, in whatever
faith you have, that this sweet boy enjoys
what life is left to him. Thank you all,
from the bottom of my heart. (Poor Kimiko
doesn't understand this; but she KNOWS something
is wrong, and she doesn't pester him to play,
or grab his tail, or try to steal his treats,
even when he is not eating them; she just
lies beside him and occasionally licks his
face. It is sweet, but of course it just
worries me more!)
Thank you again,
Lori Orser, Spike, and Kimiko>

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