KAS---In Labor and Need Help

[Beamers Mom]

Ah never mind, I see where we put our date of birth in our profile details.

[gemy]

Originally Posted by Beamers Mom

Does admin know the ages of the members though?

I went back to the main page, and it shows in a different color; junior donating members. I can't remember if we give our age or not when we join, but there have been lots of posts that may have taken a different track, if we knew we were dealing with young persons.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by gemy

I went back to the main page, and it shows in a different color; junior donating members. I can't remember if we give our age or not when we join, but there have been lots of posts that may have taken a different track, if we knew we were dealing with young persons.

Junior Donating Members are members who have donated less than $20. Donating Members are those that have donated $20 or more, which brings additional privileges. It doesn't have anything to do with age. I'm not sure if I would have responded any differently if I'd known the OP was young, perhaps only suggesting that she tell her mom to read the posts.

[bellemarie]

I think the distinction could be a good idea, but even if the thread had of started with her age, I think she got valid advise- when the life of a dog is at stake, I don't think things should be sugarcoated... if her seemingly casual approach had not been mentioned because you all knew her age, would that have helped? I'm sure she's came across a lot worse online than being told to take her sick dog to a vet. And I doubt it would have stopped the threats- just made them focus on her parents instead of her. If people want to be cruel, they will be.
I'm just thinking back to when I was 13- I would have rather be treated and spoken to like an adult, but maybe that's just me- but if I knew that the severity of a situation wasn't being mentioned because of my age, it wouldn't have made me happier... Jmho

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by bellemarie

I think the distinction could be a good idea, but even if the thread had of started with her age, I think she got valid advise- when the life of a dog is at stake, I don't think things should be sugarcoated... if her seemingly casual approach had not been mentioned because you all knew her age, would that have helped? I'm sure she's came across a lot worse online than being told to take her sick dog to a vet. And I doubt it would have stopped the threats- just made them focus on her parents instead of her. If people want to be cruel, they will be.
I'm just thinking back to when I was 13- I would have rather be treated and spoken to like an adult, but maybe that's just me- but if I knew that the severity of a situation wasn't being mentioned because of my age, it wouldn't have made me happier... Jmho

I feel the same as you do. At 13 I thought I was such an adult and really perferred people talked to me as such and not down to me.

However, it's all a moot point and out of our control. My only concern is for Bailey and pray that her owners are doing right by her.

[cally930]

I'm just checking in to see an update on the momma. Does anyone know anything? Is she ok?

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by cally930

I'm just checking in to see an update on the momma. Does anyone know anything? Is she ok?

We only know that they were planning to see a doctor today.

[lillymae]

Originally Posted by GreenwoodBiewer

Ok.. here is an update. I just got off of the phone with KAS, who is a very freightened 13 year old girl and her mother.

Before I give an update, I want to say that these people have recieved hate mail and threats. I understand how we all take this seriously and care about proper breeding practices with our beloved yorkies but I have seen on this forum how some use this venue to cut people apart who do not believe as they do. Those who feel that because they belong to a certain club or they have certain credentials or they have bred a certain number of years that they are the be all and end all and they use words to belittle and degrade. You have scared this child to death, worried her family and shown your colors. Those of you who offered help without judgements and truly listened to who was speaking to you, realized it was most likely a young child who needed help and assistance thank you, your colors shown brilliantly too.

OK.. Bailey is on her way to another vet. The first vet, the one they have been in contact with since yesterday, does not have an xray capabilities so they have an appt. at 2:30 central time in a larger town that has one. Their vet believes that this is a false pregnancy, he feels no puppy but they are doing an xray to confirm. He does believe Bailey has lymes disease as her symptoms seem to indicate this, however, treatment can not be started until they are sure there is no pregnancy.

They will call me after the second appt to update..

They appreciate the help they have been given but please, let's try and maintain some calm without being so critical before we really know the entire situation. I understand how emotions can get the better of us.. I've been there myself many times.. especially when we feel someone is not doing all they can for a helpless animal.. but to send hate mail and threaten is way beyond reasonable.

Diana

Very good post. Thank You for the update.

[Amazing Yorkies]

Wow, I had to take a quick speed reading course to find out what the outcome would be. I've had many emotions on threads before, but I must say this one made me the sickest to my stomach when I 1st started reading it.
Symptoms of shaking, can't stand, contractions, and labor for over 24 hours. In a typical pregnancy this female would be dead today. I was a wreck while reading!
A job well done to Mary and Jim! I can't imagine how you were feeling while this was happening.
Still hoping for a positive outcome and praying for a false pregnancy followed by a spay.

[Jaxx]

Teresa (TeresaMag) and Diana (Greenwood Biewer) you both were great to help this young girl out when she needed it . I know your posts, pms and making phone contact with her helped her decide that she needed to get the Mom to the vet .

You went beyond just making posts on the internet offering advice, to making contact in a way that you could talk to her one on one and convince her to go to the vet.

Diana , thanks for the updates on what was happening.

Hope to hear from the OP soon on how the Yorkie mom is doing.

[bellemarie]

I'm terrible with the whole time zone thing; will the appt be soon? I hope she's still doing well- please let us know!

[GreenwoodBiewer]

I got an update from KAS and her mother.. Bailey is doing well. It was confirmed to be a false pregnancy by the second vet yesterday afternoon .. she has Lyme’s disease and is being treated with pain medications and 28 days of antibiotics. She was up last night and able to eat and walk.. still feeling a bit weak but doing much better. She is getting good care by her owner and her parents and they are on top of the situation.

Thank you all for your help and concern, it was appreciated.

Diana

[cally930]

OMG! What a relief. Well not a relief that she has Lyme's - that's horrible, but she is being treated and that is good to hear. I wish everything goes well from this point forward.

GreenwoodBiewer - thanks so much for posting!

[BonBon]

Thank God!!

[margaritaville]

Thank you so much for the update. I hope all goes well with her treatment and they are considering get her spayed ASAP.