My boy has been having a hard time lately with his breathing. I took him to the veterinarian to have him evaluated and I was told he had an enlarged heart. He was put in Enalapril. I wanted to know more, why, how, etc. I took him to another one for a second opinion. After running blood work, x-rays, thyroid check, I was told Pooh Bear has a colapsed trachea in his chest and that is why his breathing sounds like a screatching door.I asked how we could fix this and the answer is to have a stint inserted in his trachea and that would fix the problem. I asked what the expense of this surgery could be and the vet said that, Texas A&M specialists can do that surgery for $4000-$4500!!!!! Are there other options, was my question. Yes, it is medication that will not work for very long and I will have to put him down eventually if he doesn't have that surgery.
Pooh Bear doesn't have a heart murmur or any other health problem than that. If he doesn't have that surgery, I will lose my boy. I cannot afford it because I gave everything I had to save and care for all these dogs that came in along the years and needed special treatment. All these dogs are now healthy, in forever homes and thriving... and I will lose my boy...
Since December, I lost Clyde, Tickle, Soleil, Macaroni, Gallagher and Sparky. Now I have to face losing Pooh Bear. I might as well lose my mind!
Since we have decided to not use PayPal anymore because of the horrendous administration fees we have to pay, that could go toward the care of rescue dogs instead of in a bank's pocket, donations went down by 98%. I have been holding this rescue up since then with my personal funds. We ask people to use Dwolla.com or send checks for those who want to donate. But I guess people are too busy to write a check anymore.
I am reaching out to all of you for Pooh Bear. I know that the power of prayer is tremendous. Prayer help before and I am confident it will help again. I am praying for a miracle for Pooh Bear. I am asking you to pray for a miracle for Pooh Bear. If anyone knows a vet who could do this surgery for Pooh Bear without me having to pay $4500 that I don't have, please pass the word around.
Pooh Bear is healthy enough that he could live another 8-10 years if he has that surgery! If not, there is not that much time left and I can't stand the thought of it. I was asked recently if having several dogs, man fosters was probably easier when I lost one because I have the others to compensate. NO, it is not! Each and every one of them have their special place in my heart. Each of them are different and it is never easy to lose one, especially when I know there is something that could be done, but because I don't have the funds to pay for it, I will have to face losing my boy.
Please pray for a miracle for Pooh Bear. Please pray that the Lord will grant me the privilege of keep my boy many more years. I hear often: "I know what you do is tough sometimes, but you have to be strong." Today, I am allowing myself to be scared, to be worried, to be at loss. I am allowing myself to reach out for a miracle to happen and to be able to have my baby with me for many years to come.
I have always been told that when you send words, vibes in the cosmos, it will create movement, a return, and someone out there will catch these vibes and return them for something to happen. Today, I am sending this out in the cosmos... I am boldly asking for a miracle for Pooh Bear and I am asking for strenght to keep on taking care of this rescue.
There as been too many losses in my life since the end of the year and I cannot face another one right now. I gave it all I had.
Pooh Bear's mom, Linda
