[Rescuemomma]

Last but far from least, a very very special little soul, Martini Miracle. This little angel is why I am so opposed to BYBs, pet stores, and mills. Martini is a very tragic example of what can happen when someone doesn't know what they're doing. She was born with severe congenital deformities to 3 of 4 legs. She came to me at only 6 weeks old - With SEVERE bilateral inguinal hernias - I'd never seen anything like it! Her PCV was only 12, she was so anemic she couldn't clot, she was in bad bad shape. Thousands of dollars in ICU care, blood transfusions, and intensive medical care later - Martini survived! And she's continuing to beat the odds! Needless to say, this is another lifelong foster. Martini's disabilities and medical problems are so extensive I'd never consider letting her go to anyone without extensive knowledge in medical care, and even then, I doubt they'd be anyone who could meet my requirements for her - She's got so many special needs, and is just plain special! She's got a special wheelchair made just for her now, this poor baby has been through alot! I've taken her to some of the top orthopedics and consulted with several vet schools now. There's nothing surgically that can be done for her - Her deformities are just to severe to correct, there's no muscle or tendon to support it, and the bones are so deformed there's just no way even with amputation and prosthetics they could do anything for her. Sadly, this also will likely mean that as she continues to grow, arthritis will quickly develop, and her life will probably be cut very short, because it'll quickly get to a point I won't be able to keep her comfortable. Right now the pain is only very occasional and mild - And she's a very happy spunky baby! Now 6 1/2 months old, she's come so far - She'll always be extremely special needs, and always need alot of extra care - But she is so very special! I pray she has a much longer and more comfortable life then I'm afraid may await her - But as long as she's happy and mostly pain free, I'll do whatever I can to keep her quality of life as great as I can!