I just saw this on one of my other groups.
What do you think??
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> Urgent help needed for Yorkshire Terrier Tahoe's Web site
> donated by Renee
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www.naespalaceofpets.net
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> This little Yorkie was born 6/1/05 and was a happy healthy
Fur-baby....
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> He was enjoying his fur-moms lap and jumped down, shortly after he
> could not walk. Mom rushed him to their Vet. and he was gave some
> medication and bed rest. Mom was worried because he had not made any
> improvements.
> She returned several times to her Vet and then was referred to DVM
> Georgina Barone
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> There concerns being Tahoe may have Atlantoaxial Instability or
spinal
> cord injury.
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> Dr. Georgina Barone is a Neurosurgeon at a specialist center in Long
> Island NY.
> She is board certified in neurosurgery. Dr Barone advised Kasia
> (fur-mom) that he
> has to have a MRI to find the extent of Tahoe's injuries.
> In addition indicting there was a very good chance he would need
> surgery.
> Kasia was told she would need 1,900.00 dollars at the next visit.
> She has spent over 1,000.00 to this date between her referring Vet
and
> this specialist.
> She just doesn't have the funds at this time for the much needed MRI.
> With being turned down for Care Credit as her last hope for funding.
> Kasia has some possible organizations that may be able to help her
> once she has
> confirmed diagnoses for Tahoe. With out the diagnoses she is at a
> stand still.
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> We list Mom's on congenital group contacted the hospital and have
> made arrangements for them to take donations in Tahoe's behalf.
> They have told us that Tahoe is classified in serious condition and
> this
> MRI is needed right away.
> Tahoe has made some minor improving being he can lift his head up but
> still can not walk. With spinal cord compression or injury everyday
is
> critical the longer the less odds are in repairing. In addition to
> respiratory
> failure if the trauma to spinal cord is as they expect.
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> The hospital has agreed to take 1,500.00 for the MRI.
> With getting him the care needed as timely as possible can make all
the
> difference in the world. Most important saving him from death do to
> respiratory failure from the spinal compression, and the timely
repair
> making
> the difference if he will walk again.
>
> I think if some Fur-friends could help this mom with MRI it could
make
> all the difference.. even small donations will help.
>
> You are more than welcomed to contact Nell, Val or Melissa if you
have
> any questions.
> Nell juannell@msn Melissa
Sunny0345@aol.com Val
Mybabe4me@aol.com
> Fur-mom, Kasia will also be happy to answer any questions
> Kasia's email address:
kasiafausto@yahoo.com
> See below for all the information you may need to send a donation.
>
> Patient: Tahoe Fausto
> Caregiver/mom: Kasia Fausto
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> Hospital mailing address:
> Veterinary surgical specialist of Long Island
> Attention: Maryann
> 163 South service road
> Plainview NY 11803
>
> Hospital phone # 516-501-1700
> Contact person: Maryann at ext. 226
> Fax # 516-501-1730
>
> If donation are made with credit card there is a form the hospital
> requires to be filled out they do not take credit cards with out
> a signature from card holder. This form is a attachment to this
email
> for your convenience. This form needs to be faxed to Maryann at
> 516-501-1730 if credit card is used. You can also find this form at
> Tahoe's web site if you have any problems opening the attachment.
>
www.naespalaceofpets.net
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> Your Prayers and Donations are needed and greatly appreciated.
>
> Sincerely,
> Nell, Melissa and Val
> Kasia and Tahoe
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