UPDATE ON THE FUNDS....

Thus far, we have spent just over $1000 so far in medical bills for just a few of the Lakeshore doggies. Sissy's bill was nearly $600. God was looking out for Sissy because she certainly would have died had Angie, Sharon, and I not gone back to Lakeshore on 9/20/11. This was the first time that these ladies had met the "Lakeshore Doggies" and I could tell right away that Sissy was just not acting like her jovial self. Angel Angie offered to take her to her vet in Jonesboro, AR to have her looked at by her vet.

Well....it turns out that Sissy had parvo. Devastating news as you can imagine. However, we were optimistic that we caught it early since I had just seen her 2 days previously and she was very happy and playful. Sissy began IV fluids immediately along with all the medications used to treat parvo. We were told she would require IV fluids for anywhere from 2 to 7 days at a cost of...well it could be a lot. Angel Angie visited her every single day to help keep her spirits up. It was definitely touch and go for quite a while. Sissy ultimately required 7 days of IV fluids but we are happy to report that she is doing FANTASTIC! We did not use Chip In money for her. Angie and her husband, John, agreed to split the cost of Sissy's bill from the beginning (absolutely wonderful people). We wanted to leave funds for others in need. Sadly...that did not take long.

Then there's Drake... Sharon was nice enough to take him home along with Destiny and a litter of 3 puppies. Drake is Sissy's brother. We had a feeling that Drake may come down with the dreaded parvo. 2 days after Sissy went to the vet, Sharon called me to tell me Drake was not feeling well. He was not eating... My stomach sank. Thankfully, my husband was off that Thursday so he drove 1 1/2 hours (one way) to pick up Drake and take him to Memphis to the vet. Drake was lethargic when he arrived, so we told the vet to treat Drake as if he were one of our foster doggies (which means..do whatever is necessary to help the little guy). How could we treat one sibling and not the other??? Well....God was looking after Drake as well. It turns out that Drake only needed 24 hours of IV fluids and medications of course. Dr. G said that he was so loaded with hookworms and roundworms (and likely tapeworms). A skin scape confirmed that he has demodectic mange (non-contagious) and an ear infection, so he will be treated for both. Drake's bill was just under $300 (including special canned food for his tummy and boarding costs). The Chip In was used to pay for Drake's bill so much gratitude for those who donated.

This is a picture of Drake a few days after being in the vet's office. He was a total sweetheart.

This is the sad face I had to look at as I was leaving...broke my heart to leave him there (no fosters AGAIN).

Now for Destiny (aka "mange girl"). Sharon fell in love with this sweetheart as did I. She was the first doggy that stood out when I drove around the trailer park. This precious girl is so friendly and sweet. It's a crying shame that people are the way they are (some of them anyway). We actually had a man drive up in his pickup truck while we were there and said "That one right there should be shot...she got the mange". Another neighbor shared his wisdom (NOT) that all she needed was motor oil poured on her. Destiny was immediately put on antibiotics and ivermectin to treat the mange. Her bill so far is around $75, paid for by the Chip In. Again...those of you who donated have helped yet another precious life.

Destiny sleeping at the trailer park

Poor baby had a secondary infection with open sores all over her body. No protection from the sun mind you as she is homeless.

Finally there is Sally. This absolutely adorable gal had 3 remaining puppies from a litter. Sally has a nice owner, but her owner just cannot afford to have her spayed. Actually, she wants her to have a better life. Sally is only about 2 she said. This poor girl will be pregnant again in no time if she doesn't get spayed. We told the woman why were in the trailer park and asked if she knew any puppies or doggies in need. She proceeded to show us 3 little puppies who were just precious and told us she would love help finding them homes. Sharon immediately put them in her crate as they were completely infested with fleas.

Angie meeting regal Sally (that's how she describes her).

Look at how adorable she is!

Sally's 3 puppies: Sharon named them Larry, Moreen, and Curly! One of the 3 started feeling "not so great" within the last couple of days (diarrhea, etc.) so she separated him from the other 2. Sharon suspected ringworm as well. She took them to the vet today and it turns out that the sick puppy has parvo as well. The vet in MS gave him subcutaneous fluids and prescribed Tamiflu at our request so Sharon is going to treat the sick little guy as well as the other 2 (just in case). The bill was $115 for the Tamiflu and almost $90 for the vet visit (fecal, parvo test, etc.). Please pray for these babies....

As you can see...the Chip In funds are gone. Please continue to share the Chip In so we can help finish the vetting on these cuties and help the other doggies left behind.