Tinkerbell is stunning! It's funny how things work out, isn't it? I keep telling myself that for some reason, Momo was meant to be with us. I know there's drama involved. But for some reason, it just feels "right".
kjc, I wanted to let you know that I took your advice about telling the rescue about the pneumonia & gave them the heads up about keeping an eye on any dogs that Momo may have been in contact with. I also let them know that I was a little upset that they didn't fill me in on Momo's medical history. I tried really hard to be as nice as I could about it. I REALLY didn't want to start a fight. Plus, I hadn't heard the rescue's side of the story. Guess what? IT WORKED!
We were on the phone for about 30 minutes & we ended up having a GREAT conversation. Now I know their side of the story & I feel so much better!!! I don't feel like they didn't tell me about Momo on purpose. I think they were trying to handle a sticky situation as professionally as they could. All that matters now, is that Momo is on her way to being a healthy puppy. We have her medical history & as far as I'm concerned, the case is closed. I didn't even bring up money. Like I said before, money was never the main concern. I was just dumbfounded by the fact that they didn't mention the pneumonia & hospitalization. Now I know why & it's time to move on.
As far as the previous owners are concerned,
TxVicki hit the nail on the head when she made me realize that they did in fact lose their rights to any "updates" when they surrendered Momo to a rescue. So I wrote them a short email thanking them for their help during the transition (they turned over Momo's insurance to me) & I said goodbye.
I had the opportunity to exhale for about 15 minutes. My vet just called. Chest x-rays still show pneumonia & her stool sample came up positive for Giardia. I'll be swinging by my vet's office tomorrow morning to pick up medication for all of my 3 dogs
But I'm pretty sure the worst is over. Tomorrow is another day. THANK YOU all so much for your advice & suggestions! I have no idea what I would do without my YT friends
