Ellie Pearl and AAI
 

Friends and supports for Ellie, who was diagnosed with Severe AAi/AAS just 21 weeks ago...
She is nothing but a living Miracle. She couldn't walk first 11 weeks of birth, then we found out why, then she was in a body cast for 8 weeks, supposed to be 12 but couldn't breathe, so cast came of 4 weeks too early.
Today on the 11th week of her ambulatory care- We went back to the incredible facility of Upstate Animal Hospital to her surgeon Dr Keith Allen. He evaluated her, said she looked WONDERFUL and mobility is PERFECT. She is released from his care unless we, God forbid, should ever need him. So a very very happy day for us, and esp Ellie. Now keep supporting us for the wisdom to continue safe conservative healing for her :)

What a miracle story..thanks for the update.

Ahhh...what wonderful news, a miracle for certain!

And so a sigh of relieve and many, many years of happy togetherness.

Awesome news! You did a wonderful job and because of all your dedication she will have a normal life. Bless you!

One more request....please always remind anyone you run into that has an AAI/AAS pet to contact me or read ellies blog Yorkie Ellie's Journey and of course, Cathy Cyr at YorkiesInc- on of my angels on earth that helps me constantly to cross different hurdles. I must stay in touch with AAI cases - feel a great need to pay it forward. Thanks everyone

Hooray for Ellie!:)

That's the Best News!! Ellie, you are a very strong & brave & Adorable little girl!! Thank you for letting us know! Can't wait to see more of Ellie!!

Great news, it's wonderful to hear she doing so much better. I wish her a long healthy life. She owes her life to you, a lot of people would not have put the time, money, and love you have to save her. I'm sure she will pay you back in love, loyalty and plenty of kisses.:D

Lots of Love, Hugs, Kisses and Tender Moments between you and your "Little Ellie". God bless you for being such a wonderful caring person, and God bless Elllie for having you as such a wonderful mom. Best of wishes and continue to keep us posted.

Love & Kisses
Sherri (yorkie baby mom) and Rudy:love:

What wonderful news!!
Keep up the good work Ellie!!:D
Your "mommy" is such a good "yorkie nurse";)
Offering up prayers for continued good health for many more years to come.

What wonderful news! Continued prayers for Ellie Pearl!

I have a 5 month cute little yorkie with the same thing. Unfortunately, I cannot afford the surgery! :( I have applied to several sites for financial assistance but I do not qualify! :(. It is heartbreaking to watch Pipers tiny body try to get up. He is virtuallly paralyzed from neck down. Occasionally he would try to walk, very wobbly, but now he just lays there and waits for me to pick him up. He was letting me know when he had to pee pee but as of yesterday, he no longer lets me know so I have a type of belly band on him that I change out. He seems to be more frustrated than in pain (for now). Sure this will change as he is getting worse on a daily basis. Wish I could afford the surgery but am still paying on the last surgery for my last puppy, Hootie. He had liver shunt surgery! Would appreciate prayers and any advice on how to make him more comfortable! Thank you...Ms. Charlie

I am very sorry...Not sure why you are not looking for a reputable Yorkie rescue to take him in??? AAI is NOT a death sentence...He could seek treatment and possible surgery, but you are simply denying him any chance at living a happy, pain free life??? Not really sure why???? The best thing anyone can do for their pet when needed is to find a reputable rescue to take them in, when we the owners can not provide for them....

PLEASE PLEASE contact a reputable Yorkie Rescue and surrender him to their care. PLEASE DONT LET YOUR LITTLE BOY SUFFER ANY MORE.
You should post this in the Yorkie Rescue section and or the emergency section to alert some rescue orgs.
Put in title "NEED RESCUE HELP IMMEDIATELY"
If you really love him, you can help him if you will let a rescue take him.
This just breaks my heart:unlove:

Please put a stabilizing collar on Piper IMMEDIATELY. Can u afford a vet/neuro appt to have a bodycast put on? This is my greatest advice. Piper is in grave danger if not immediately stablized. Surgery can be the next focus.
I have copied your post to Val of BabyBear. She will be responding. Please seek a specialist for a bodycast immediately. Prayers for Piper from me steadily. Keep us posted.

I agree with the others. There is a rescue in TN....try to contact Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue....
Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue, Inc.
Please do not let this pup suffer. I am sorry about the position you are in; but you really need to think about this pup's welfare first at this point.

you are so special to want to help others... and your Ellie

Have already BEEN to Nero, she said body cast wouldn't benefit him at this point. :(

Not sure why??? I AM looking for one!!! Haven't heard back from anyone!! Didn't you read my post?? I've contacted ALL online!

sherryllynne I am so happy that Ellie Pearl is recovering nicely. I am very aware of Posey's story and Cathy Cyr...she is an angel on earth. May Ellie Pearl continue to thrive and continue to be the little miracle that she is.

extazzz- I don't know why you are getting angry at people's advice here. You said that your pup Piper can't even stand up and you can't afford surgery to fix him? I am sorry to sound condescending but...why would you even think about getting another pup..if you were still paying off the surgery for your first pup? I would take the advice that was given to you...give Piper to a rescue to have the surgery done, or get a second opinion from another vet about the stabilizing collar and why it would not benefit him? I have never heard that before, that a collar would not help? Lastly, I could not begin to watch one of my animals decline more and more on a daily basis...please get help for Piper before it is to late.

I didn"t "get" another pup as you may think. The pup I had, Hootie, died after surgery and Piper is his replacement from the lady I bought him from. I had intended to sell him but he began getting sick. So I did not go out and purchase another dog. As far as getting mad at people, I'm NOT! BUT, I am not unfeeling nor uncaring and I have exhausted all avenues I had available. And I have ALREADY sent emails to several Rescue Agencies, have not heard back from any of them! So am doing the best I can!! :(

Have you tried going back on the breeder and explaining that this pup also has a severe condition? What state was the pup purchased in?

Yes, Got him from OUT OF STATE.. Oklahoma. She advised to "Do whatever I needed to do". :(

LadyJane is very good. Please contact the rescue she posted the link to. Also, after all is said and done I'd report this breeder your pups came from. I'm sorry your first boy died from liver shunt and now this lady replaces him with yet another sick pup. She needs to be shut down. People are good here and will help you locate a rescue for him. I'm sorry you are going through this. Everyone tends to get excited when a little one is suffering and I"m sure they don't mean any harm. Stick around and let us help you. We will find someone for your baby. Elaine

Would you mind disclosing this breeder?

I don\'t usually comment on these types of threads, but this breeder makes me sick. She puts this lady in debt with one puppy, then replaces it with another one who has an illness just as bad. I would disclose the breeder.

I pray that Piper gets the help he needs.

I need to point out- this thread is an older thread by me. As many of you know- after eight monts of AAI treatment and surgery, we lost our little Ellie Pearl due to greater neuro brain stem issues in recovery. But- there are many cases of successful AAI surgeries. Depends on severity of condition age size etc So this sweet Piper deserves every chance available. I do not understand the decision of non-casting. This pup MUST be stabilized as her neck is most likely connected to the spine by a thread. Putting it bluntly Piper can die any second- from something so simple as a sneeze. Please get another opinion. Or please consider rescue so there is no more suffering.
Exactly one year today my baby quit walking. And she was diagnosed AAI. I understand the MUST of getting Piper into a cast or brace to stabilizer all movement. Please read my blog. Please see what steps are involved in carrying for an AAI pup. If you cannot afford surgery you do have the option to conservatively treat in a cast until you are financially able and the bones can strengthen a bit for surgery. If you are not in a position to do eiyher option please do consider surrendering to rescue for Piper to have a chance. I am saying all this with both gentleness and compassion to you and for Piper- but with blunt honesty to act immediately. This is a very serious life threatening moment.

Hi there,
My name is Val and I am the proud mom to Babybear a very severe AAI pup survivor. And I thought I would chime in. Thank you Sherryl for contacting me hon. You are a sweetheart.
As for Piper. I have delt with AAI with Babybear and I know there are several avenues you can go down when it comes to h elping these little ones. One is to get a brace around his little neck to protect it. This will put the spine back in line so maybe just maybe with some bedrest and some steroids he will regain some mobility. You can make the neck brace they are very easy. I would also if you can get a second opinion. Right now this little guys spine is in jeopardy it is being crushed by his little vertebra. If you can at least get a collar on him and get the doc to give you some steriods this will help. He needs to heal. And there are several pups here that have survived with the collar. These little guys are special and need to be tended to with a gentle hand. Treated like china dolls because of them being so fragile. So please crate him, collar him and try to get the pills for him. That is at least a start and not to bad in price.
Please contact me if you would like any help on how to make these collars. And please give that baby some belly rubs from Babybear and I.

I need to point out- this thread is an older thread by me. As many of you know- after eight monts of AAI treatment and surgery, we lost our little Ellie Pearl due to greater neuro brain stem issues in recovery. But- there are many cases of successful AAI surgeries. Depends on severity of condition age size etc So this sweet Piper deserves every chance available. I do not understand the decision of non-casting. This pup MUST be stabilized as her neck is most likely connected to the spine by a thread. Putting it bluntly Piper can die any second- from something so simple as a sneeze. Please get another opinion. Or please consider rescue so there is no more suffering.
Exactly one year today my baby quit walking. And she was diagnosed AAI. I understand the MUST of getting Piper into a cast or brace to stabilizer all movement. Please read my blog. Please see what steps are involved in carrying for an AAI pup. If you cannot afford surgery you do have the option to conservatively treat in a cast until you are financially able and the bones can strengthen a bit for surgery. If you are not in a position to do eiyher option please do consider surrendering to rescue for Piper to have a chance. I am saying all this with both gentleness and compassion to you and for Piper- but with blunt honesty to act immediately. This is a very serious life threatening moment.