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megansmomma · 02-15-2009, 05:49 PM

Well I have another Truman update! He is looking better and getting stronger too. Today, he has eaten 2 entire bowls of food, taken him medicine and went outside to potty a few times. He's not coughing as much as he has in the past so I think his meds are really starting to work for he. He actually wagged is tail at me.

I think he is making the turn in the right direction!

charlottes web · 02-15-2009, 06:55 PM

You deserve a big hug and kiss

It takes a special person to go above and beyond to help. To everyone involved, you should be very proud of yourselves. Best of luck to Truman.

yorkiesmiles · 02-15-2009, 06:59 PM

How exciting is it to hear that Truman's meds are kicking in and that he is feeling better.

LilMissy · 02-15-2009, 08:33 PM

YAYYYYY Truman! I'm so happy you got a tail wag. This is AWESOME!

megansmomma · 02-15-2009, 08:38 PM

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YAYYYYY Truman! I'm so happy you got a tail wag. This is AWESOME!

I know! It made me smile from ear to ear!

Plus, my son just came out of his room with an empty bag of treat. So he is really starting to eat more too!

ladyjane · 02-15-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

I know! It made me smile from ear to ear!

Plus, my son just came out of his room with an empty bag of treat. So he is really starting to eat more too!

You, your husband and your son are total angels!! Thank you so much for taking such good care of Truman!! I love his new bed and collar!!

megansmomma · 02-16-2009, 12:47 PM

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You, your husband and your son are total angels!! Thank you so much for taking such good care of Truman!! I love his new bed and collar!!

It is a joy to see Truman improving each day. I feel honored to be his foster mommy and have him with us. Being a foster mom has allowed my children to learn about how people treat animals and helping to bring this little guy back from a certain death in that cold and cruel shelter. My oldest son looked at Truman and said~why is he so sick didn't his owner ever take him to the vet? It just amazed me that because of the way we take care of our it never occured to him that everyone didn't also do the same.

ladyjane · 02-16-2009, 01:21 PM

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It is a joy to see Truman improving each day. I feel honored to be his foster mommy and have him with us. Being a foster mom has allowed my children to learn about how people treat animals and helping to bring this little guy back from a certain death in that cold and cruel shelter. My oldest son looked at Truman and said~why is he so sick didn't his owner ever take him to the vet? It just amazed me that because of the way we take care of our it never occured to him that everyone didn't also do the same.

It is a rude awakening when you see what happens.

You are giving your children an invaluable lesson. They will always carry that with them.

We can set the examples and pray that each generation will improve upon the next in terms of animal care.

hartygirl · 02-16-2009, 01:33 PM

Thanks for the Truman update! I hope he continues to fly through his recovery!!!

Your son souinds like a very caring person, you have a wonderful family. I am so glad that Truman is eating, he must think he is already in Heaven. I just know he is going to be gorgeous when he is filled out!

megansmomma · 02-16-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

It is a rude awakening when you see what happens.

You are giving your children an invaluable lesson. They will always carry that with them.

We can set the examples and pray that each generation will improve upon the next in terms of animal care.

Beside wanting to help one of the reasons that I decided to volunteer was to lead by my example. I am so glad that it seems to be working.

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Thanks for the Truman update! I hope he continues to fly through his recovery!!!

Your son sounds like a very caring person, you have a wonderful family. I am so glad that Truman is eating, he must think he is already in Heaven. I just know he is going to be gorgeous when he is filled out!

Truman is really coming along! I do think he must think it is heaven here. He had another bath and trimming this afternoon.

No more stinky matted Truman. I just wish he would stop coughing so that he could have a real grooming. It's kind of like when you are in public and the person next to you is hacking their brains out, I don't want people to look at my little man like he is contagious. Even though I know he is not. He isn't coughing like he was when he first came home but he still has coughing spells. Since he is about half way finished with he medicine I am hoping that he will be making that visit to the groomer by the end of the week.

yorkiesmiles · 02-16-2009, 06:33 PM

what great news to hear his continued progress & to know he's not so stinky anymore

What a powerful lesson you are sharing with your family

LilMissy · 02-16-2009, 10:18 PM

What a powerful lesson that you are sharing with all of us! I think it's so amazing what you are doing for Truman.

jlepolifka · 02-17-2009, 03:31 PM

It's so exciting that the little guy is doing so well! Thank you for being his guardian angel, he's a very lucky little man to have you.

veggienut · 02-17-2009, 04:23 PM

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She went that far because the dog was going to be put to sleep.

Thanks for the info. But how did you know that being so far away in another state~?

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If he hadn't been picked up when I did, he would probably be dead right now. If the kill hadn't put him down because no body wanted this poor sick pup, all of the raging infections from his uncared for teeth would have most likely killed him.

This should be a lesson for anyone who doesn't care for their pets teeth when they are young. It just leads to enormous dental issues that spread to their entire body. The infection was in his mouth, and has now traveled to his ears and respiratory system. It's just heartbreaking!

Thanks for the info. I brush my Yorkie's teeth everyday. I am sure he can get infections like us humans, right~? He has a few double teeth, but I never had them pulled. There isn't any issues to get them pulled I don't feel since he's not acting like they hurt. He chews and plays ball, and hold that ball so tight when we play.

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Alot of us dont know what to do to care for a sick one but sometimes just love, food and a warm home is a great start. The rest can be figured out as needed. One step at a time.

I've taken care of patients in a hospital, but not a dog. This is my first, and a very lovely beginning.

The world needs more people like megansmomma that are willing to look at the dog that no one else wants and help him heal and find his forever home. It has to be one of the most rewarding and unselfish things a person can do.

Thank you for loving Truman and giving him a shot at being a happy, loved and well dog.

llcornell · 02-17-2009, 08:41 PM

How is Truman doing today? Hopefully eating better and coughing less

Have you heard anything about the job yet?

02-15-2009, 05:49 PM	#91
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	Well I have another Truman update! He is looking better and getting stronger too. Today, he has eaten 2 entire bowls of food, taken him medicine and went outside to potty a few times. He's not coughing as much as he has in the past so I think his meds are really starting to work for he. He actually wagged is tail at me. I think he is making the turn in the right direction! __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

02-15-2009, 06:55 PM	#92
charlottes web Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: mi usa Posts: 47	You deserve a big hug and kissIt takes a special person to go above and beyond to help. To everyone involved, you should be very proud of yourselves. Best of luck to Truman. __________________ Charlie Patsy Sammy Bonnie it's always a sunny day when you have a shadow

02-15-2009, 06:59 PM	#93
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	How exciting is it to hear that Truman's meds are kicking in and that he is feeling better. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

02-15-2009, 08:33 PM	#94
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	YAYYYYY Truman! I'm so happy you got a tail wag. This is AWESOME! __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

02-16-2009, 01:33 PM	#99
hartygirl megan - g Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,324	Thanks for the Truman update! I hope he continues to fly through his recovery!!! Your son souinds like a very caring person, you have a wonderful family. I am so glad that Truman is eating, he must think he is already in Heaven. I just know he is going to be gorgeous when he is filled out! __________________

02-16-2009, 06:33 PM	#101
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	what great news to hear his continued progress & to know he's not so stinky anymore What a powerful lesson you are sharing with your family __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

02-16-2009, 10:18 PM	#102
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	What a powerful lesson that you are sharing with all of us! I think it's so amazing what you are doing for Truman. __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

02-17-2009, 03:31 PM	#103
jlepolifka Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Des Plaines, IL, USA Posts: 81	It's so exciting that the little guy is doing so well! Thank you for being his guardian angel, he's a very lucky little man to have you. __________________ Bear's Mommy

02-17-2009, 08:41 PM	#105
llcornell Stop Puppy Mills Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: california Posts: 1,152	How is Truman doing today? Hopefully eating better and coughing less Have you heard anything about the job yet? __________________ Proud mom to Sam & Daisy