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LittlePaws · 07-02-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by betsi

My husband and I are retired..but I'm ONLY 51, lol!! We have plenty of time, and lots of dog experience. I tube fed a basset hound puppy once, but it was a long time ago. I don't necessarily want another dog, but if I could keep her well, I know I could find her a good home. She's just tugging at my heartstrings.

51 and retired? Thats great!!
I have no doubt once she is over the first 2-3 weeks everyone would want her! But it's those first few weeks that are so hard.

I am happy if she just gets a chance to grow up. I know she would be loved and cared for if someone put that many hours into her they would not let just anyone have her.. I also know that anyone willing to do this must have a heart of gold and she would be in good hands.

We have no experts here and there were tears at both tube feedings. All anyone can do is try.

spr377 · 07-02-2009, 08:30 PM

I would be crying, too! I can't imagine having to tube feed! It probably feels like you are hurting the baby.......one of those "it's for your own good" things!! you're doing a great job!! Hope betsi can help!!

molney · 07-02-2009, 08:34 PM

Oh, I would love to have her,I too was born with a cleff palet, so I know all to well . I would not have the time to tube feed her, i would love to give her a home though. Since my sassy died at 3 months, I have been longing for another, but we spent so much trying to keep her alive at the end. I cannot afford to buy one anytime soon.

angelakc · 07-02-2009, 08:39 PM

aww I sure hope someone gets her soon... keep us posted...

betsi · 07-02-2009, 08:40 PM

If we were just closer, I would take her NOW! I'm going to call my vet in the morning to see if he'll give me a little break on her medical expenses. He might..he's a really nice young man, and we hit it off quite well. Do you happen to have a picture of her?

I'm so glad you are trying so hard to give her a chance. Bless you all! Is the rest of the litter healthy? Are the parents healthy? I guess I'm asking if you really think she has a chance...

Breny · 07-02-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mypreciouspups

Breny has a baby with a cleft pallet.. she knows quite a bit about it.. her baby survived..
I have tube fed.. and Gracie survived but I only had to tube feed every two hours night and day.. it is a very tough job to go so long with our sleep.. if a person had some one in the same house hold that could help with the nights.. allowing a person to sleep 4 hours it is much better..
I am praying this baby finds some one that can do this..I know there is some one out there that just might do this..
anne

Yes my baby will be 3 in July!!! She was never corrected and she manages fine. Eats hard kibble and drinks from a water bottle.

I hope you find her a loving home!!!

chandracz · 07-02-2009, 08:49 PM

Sounds like she has a chance if an angel like you comes along and gives her a chance

LittlePaws · 07-02-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by betsi

If we were just closer, I would take her NOW! I'm going to call my vet in the morning to see if he'll give me a little break on her medical expenses. He might..he's a really nice young man, and we hit it off quite well. Do you happen to have a picture of her?

I'm so glad you are trying so hard to give her a chance. Bless you all! Is the rest of the litter healthy? Are the parents healthy? I guess I'm asking if you really think she has a chance...

Her medical expensis could be anything, she could get phnumonia if she gets any fluid in her lung. The surgery should not be too bad. The cleft is quite small.

Her Mom is healthy and so is the Dad. She was born with a brother and he is just fine.
she is a good birth weight...so yes. I think she has a chance. I will be more comfortable saying that in the morning. The girl who has her has been up a long time. I'm praying she can keep it up through the night until I can get ahold of her.

spr377 · 07-02-2009, 08:57 PM

having the knowledge that help is on the way in the morning, might be enough for your friend to persevere! I'll be checking on the babies well-being first thing in the morning. Prayers.......good night!

betsi · 07-02-2009, 09:10 PM

I hope your friend AND the puppy make it through the night. I'm so glad you can take over in the morning! If anyone else lives closer to Gulfport and is willing to take her, then by all means do what is best for the puppy. My dear hubby is sound asleep, so I can't talk this over with him til morning.

Hold on to life sweet baby girl

FlDebra · 07-02-2009, 09:17 PM

I am on the other side of Pensacola. I have not tube fed, but have cared for a litter of 5 when their mom died. I did the every 2 hour feedings and they all made it just fine. I do have other dogs here: an 17 yo dachshund, a Jack Russell, and 2 male Yorkies (one 3 yrs old and one 4 months old). I am retired. I would be willing to take the little one and nurse her through the next few months.

mypreciouspups · 07-02-2009, 09:22 PM

Please just make sure she is fed every two hours.. that is most important the consistency in her eating.. if it is not every two hours she can and will go down fast..
Tube feeding is not that hard once you feel comfortable and know what to do and what to watch for.. if I do not feel the tube is going in right, I pull it out and try again..I found the hardest part was the loss of sleep.. first few nights were ok.. but after days turn into a week.. I was going just for gracie..
I always make sure they are fussing.. if they are fussing it seems to show me the tube is in the right place..gee it is hard to explain..

betsi · 07-02-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FlDebra

I am on the other side of Pensacola. I have not tube fed, but have cared for a litter of 5 when their mom died. I did the every 2 hour feedings and they all made it just fine. I do have other dogs here: an 17 yo dachshund, a Jack Russell, and 2 male Yorkies (one 3 yrs old and one 4 months old). I am retired. I would be willing to take the little one and nurse her through the next few months.

That would be great! You are SO much closer than I am. My hubby would be fine with coming, but plans would need to be made. I'm so happy you can take her

If I was closer, I would help you by taking the night shift!! Bless you!

shannonroselive · 07-02-2009, 09:39 PM

I'm going to Pensacola next week and I'd be willing to help if the owner can care for the baby for another week. I can't say I have any exp with tube feeding although I'd be willing to learn and I have all the time in the world to take care of her.

LittlePaws · 07-02-2009, 10:01 PM

I wanted to come and let you all know that this little girl will be picked up tomorow. The woman has tube fed once before. Lets keep our fingers crossed! I will also post tomorow and let you all know that she made it through the night and was picked up safe.

I hope this is the best place for her. The woman has a 8 week old yorkie puppy at home.

Thank you all !!!

07-02-2009, 08:30 PM	#17
spr377 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 1,726	I would be crying, too! I can't imagine having to tube feed! It probably feels like you are hurting the baby.......one of those "it's for your own good" things!! you're doing a great job!! Hope betsi can help!! __________________ Piper Leo Josie Rocky Kendall

07-02-2009, 08:34 PM	#18
molney Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: new braunfels, texas Posts: 85	Oh, I would love to have her,I too was born with a cleff palet, so I know all to well . I would not have the time to tube feed her, i would love to give her a home though. Since my sassy died at 3 months, I have been longing for another, but we spent so much trying to keep her alive at the end. I cannot afford to buy one anytime soon. Last edited by molney; 07-02-2009 at 08:38 PM.

07-02-2009, 08:39 PM	#19
angelakc <3 by Zsa Zsa & Pixie Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: sunshine state Posts: 700	aww I sure hope someone gets her soon... keep us posted... __________________ Zsa Zsa and Pixie have me wrapped around their paws "Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot little puppies"

07-02-2009, 08:40 PM	#20
betsi Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: texas Posts: 621	If we were just closer, I would take her NOW! I'm going to call my vet in the morning to see if he'll give me a little break on her medical expenses. He might..he's a really nice young man, and we hit it off quite well. Do you happen to have a picture of her? I'm so glad you are trying so hard to give her a chance. Bless you all! Is the rest of the litter healthy? Are the parents healthy? I guess I'm asking if you really think she has a chance... __________________ Mom to Boomer and his BIG brother, Jack and his little sister Layni

07-02-2009, 08:49 PM	#22
chandracz ♥I Luv my BaileyBlue♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,129	Sounds like she has a chance if an angel like you comes along and gives her a chance __________________ www.youravon.com/cczerniejewski Chandra, Bailey's mama R.I.P. Spot, JoJo, Gizmo, Candy & Cricket!

07-02-2009, 08:57 PM	#24
spr377 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 1,726	having the knowledge that help is on the way in the morning, might be enough for your friend to persevere! I'll be checking on the babies well-being first thing in the morning. Prayers.......good night! __________________ Piper Leo Josie Rocky Kendall

07-02-2009, 09:10 PM	#25
betsi Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: texas Posts: 621	I hope your friend AND the puppy make it through the night. I'm so glad you can take over in the morning! If anyone else lives closer to Gulfport and is willing to take her, then by all means do what is best for the puppy. My dear hubby is sound asleep, so I can't talk this over with him til morning. Hold on to life sweet baby girl __________________ Mom to Boomer and his BIG brother, Jack and his little sister Layni

07-02-2009, 09:17 PM	#26
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 5,079	I am on the other side of Pensacola. I have not tube fed, but have cared for a litter of 5 when their mom died. I did the every 2 hour feedings and they all made it just fine. I do have other dogs here: an 17 yo dachshund, a Jack Russell, and 2 male Yorkies (one 3 yrs old and one 4 months old). I am retired. I would be willing to take the little one and nurse her through the next few months. __________________ FlDebra and the Gang Ben Candy Katie Rocky Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail." - Henry Wheeler Shaw

07-02-2009, 09:22 PM	#27
mypreciouspups Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 5,230	Please just make sure she is fed every two hours.. that is most important the consistency in her eating.. if it is not every two hours she can and will go down fast.. Tube feeding is not that hard once you feel comfortable and know what to do and what to watch for.. if I do not feel the tube is going in right, I pull it out and try again..I found the hardest part was the loss of sleep.. first few nights were ok.. but after days turn into a week.. I was going just for gracie.. I always make sure they are fussing.. if they are fussing it seems to show me the tube is in the right place..gee it is hard to explain..

07-02-2009, 09:39 PM	#29
shannonroselive Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Where ever the wind blows! Posts: 594	I'm going to Pensacola next week and I'd be willing to help if the owner can care for the baby for another week. I can't say I have any exp with tube feeding although I'd be willing to learn and I have all the time in the world to take care of her.

07-02-2009, 10:01 PM	#30
LittlePaws Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: ms Posts: 219	I wanted to come and let you all know that this little girl will be picked up tomorow. The woman has tube fed once before. Lets keep our fingers crossed! I will also post tomorow and let you all know that she made it through the night and was picked up safe. I hope this is the best place for her. The woman has a 8 week old yorkie puppy at home. Thank you all !!!