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Originally Posted by dexterandalana  that makes me so sad for you! how can people even think these sort of things??? my cat Tommy swallowed a toy which got lodged in his intestines and needed surgery to remove it. EVERYONE in my family and all my friends told me to put him down!! i was just out of school at the time and didnt have any money to pay for the $1600 vet bill, but there is no way i could put him down! my sister finally agreed to put it on her credit card.
anyway, I think all of us YTers should come up with some sort of fund raiser for little Natalie. maybe an auction or sale for those of us that make and sell dog clothes and goods?? all proceeds go to natalie? anyone else have any sort of suggestions or think this could work? or everone donates even $1 or $2...if all of us did it, it would go a long way....lets try to do our best for this little sweet girl... |
It's so sweet of you to offer an idea to help out in that way.... but I've just been "warned" by admin that "Any threads or posts soliciting donations
will be deleted." - following my request to initiate some sort of YT funds drive not only for Natalie, but for other YT Yorkie babies in much the same situation both ill health / financial wise.
This was my request to admin in the wee hours of the morning.... (this post may be in violation of some YT rule that I'm not aware of, so if it's deleted, I apologize in advance...)
> Hi there.... I have a question... and a favor, to ask...
> First, is there anything "unethical" about posting a "donations needed for
> medical care" post in a forum?
> My baby Natalie has just been diagnosed today with an enlarged heart....
> and while we've only been members of the forum for a short time, I feel
> like many of the folks here have gotten almost as attached to Natalie as
> we have here at home.... she's a precious little girl.... one of the
> tiniest, if not THE tiniest Yorkie her age of the YT group - (almost 7
> months old and just 22 ounces today) - she has a strong, fighting spirit
> and I know, with the healing touch of God's hand, the wisdom of her
> doctors and medical staff, along with the love, support and prayers of
> those here on YT, she will be well again.
> We are located in OKC, OK and I am planning to take her to Texas A&M
> University's Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital immediately, as her
> condition is critical.... but, in order to do this, the funds must be
> available as Natalie's medical bills have already surpassed several
> hundred if not more, in care and treatment to this point even before
> having been diagnosed today - -and will most certainly run into several
> thousands before we find some resolve for her.
> Natalie is currenly being treated for symptoms here at our local
> veterinary clinic, but they simply do not have adequate facilities in
> which to further diagnose and treat her.
> Now the favor.......... I feel as though it would seem a bit "self
> gratifying" to ask for financial donations towards Natalie's care on my
> own... (even though I'm doing it now) and was curious as to whether you
> would have any "conflict of interest" or personal disregard in posting a
> "sticky" putting out the call for help for little Natalie on our behalf.
> In fact, I feel like this could lead to an exceptional "bringing together
> of hearts" and something that the YT community could possibly contribute
> to on a regular basis for any particular serious medical case..... maybe
> something that we do for one specific case each year.... I don't know....
> I'm aware that the call for donations is necessary on an ongoing basis to
> keep this fabulous resource up and running...... so again, maybe a special
> yearly fund-raiser dedicated to a pup / family with an exceptional need.
> Just something to think about for the future....
> As for Natalie and our immediate concerns..... I would like to hear your
> thoughts regarding my request.
> Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, and for your sincere
> consideration.
> All the best,
>
> Dena Lamkin & Baby Natalie
>
And then the more I thought... (and the less I slept)... I followed up with yet another contact...........
> Hi again...
>
> Thinking more on what I'd previously mentioned about a yearly funds drive
> of sorts for one deserving Yorkie in need of costly medical
> procedures/treatments.....
>
> Aside from my initial request... I feel that YT taking the initiative to
> form some sort of fund for other YT Yorkies in need in the future, could
> be the start of a genuine way to "serve the greater good".
>
> YT could announce that, throughout the year - 1.00 of every regular YT
> site support donation will go towards the ...... (oh I don't know... you
> could call it the "Friends Of Natalie Fund",
) - - anyway, if YT took
> that initiave and made that commitment, there is no doubt that it's
> members would follow suit and offer their support as well.... I know I
> would....
>
> In addition, a thread could be left open all year specifically for
> personal donations to the fund....... then say, from the months of "such"
> through "such n' such" - YT could accept it's members personal written
> requests for financial support for their Yorkie in need of extraordinary
> medical care.... in the month of "whatever", (or as emergency medical
> needs arise), the chosen (privately by admin and the moderators)
> "recipient" could be announced, with further details on his/her condition,
> specifying the medical need.... and a public member call for "one time
> donations" for those who have not managed to show support during the year,
> for new members, or those with a greater desire to offer assistance as
> they are able..... could be set into place....
>
> I think, not only would it allow YT to lead the way in honoring the true
> sense of fellowship and concern for our fellow Yorkie families - - but it
> would also almost certainly bring in many new members to the group....
> which in turn, allows potential opportunity to raise YT site donations to
> continue with the wonderful work you all do to provide this amazing
> "light" for it's members.
>
> It's late.... a sleepless night with my angel.... and maybe I'm thinking
> too much....
>
> Anyway.......... just my 4 cents.....
>
> Sweet dreams!
>
> Dena
>
Here is this morning's response from admin re: my contact....
Thank you for your feedback. We wish you the best in Natalie's care.
However due to past abuses, we do not allow solicitations for donations for
any members here at YorkieTalk. Any threads or posts soliciting donations
will be deleted.
This is to protect our community. Thank you.
-Admin
And...........
We do not feel we would know how to fairly allocate such funds if we created
one. Thus, we have decided to do an annual fund raiser for a Yorkie rescue
group, which we have done the past two years.
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...highlight=2007
Thank you.
-Admin
So..... I guess that's that.... (I still think it would have been a great thing!) - but I suppose I understand the part of admin and this site in general.
Again, thank you so much for the kind thought..... YT family prayers, good thoughts and "cyber companionship" will have to be enough....... (though that in and of itself, is immeasurable!!!)
<<big hugs to everyone!>>