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veganlass · 10-07-2008, 11:02 PM

Ive only just seen this thread as ive not been on here lately, But can I suggest you feed vinny on a low protein diet. As it will help the liver function somewhat by not making it work harder trying to process the protein.

Maybe an idea to give him dog veggetarian diet. My three dogs thrive on the stuff.

Also the place you got him from should take some responsibility and why not threaten to publicise the state he was in to newspapers unless they cough up his vet bills?.

Or just a suggestion how about each member here donating towards his vets bill for surgery?.

bettyeanne · 10-08-2008, 03:53 AM

Any updates on little Vinny??

Brodi mom · 10-08-2008, 03:55 AM

OMG this is the same jeff dane that about 6 months ago had a puppy on his web site that he said was left in a car by a well know wrestler and that the puppy was okay just need TLC . he was selling the puppy for 1500 dollars i ask him to just give it to me since it was going to need alot of medical attention and he said no cause it was still a good puppy.. WHy is this man still in busness.. he is a poor breeder and should be stopped... would you send me a pic of the little guy i could not open the other one..

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 10-08-2008, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MyPeanutAbbyGra

Liver Shunt
to the original poster, you may want to check out this site, it looks like they might offer funds to help w/ liver shunt surgery.

All the best,
Tammy

to the OP, have you check this link? They offer help w/ funds for LS surgery.

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 10-08-2008, 04:21 AM

I'm sorry if you've already posted this and I missed it or forgot, but how old is Vinny?

He is such a darling little guy

Bless his little heart

I'm so glad that he's going to get the care he needs.

TresCutePiggies · 10-08-2008, 05:13 AM

I'm so sorry to hear you were clearly taken advantage of. It makes me ill to think people have such little regard for a life, especially a so-called breeder.

All that being said, I think it is wonderful you have taken sweet little Vinny into your home and are willing to do what it takes to get him healthy. I just saw his pictures, and he is just so precious. He has already stolen my heart.

I don't know much about liver shunts, but you are both in my thoughts.

Just a suggestion regarding the payment for his surgery...I don't know if this is something you would be comfortable doing or if credit card would be an accepted payment method where you have the surgery done, but several credit cards can be opened with 0% APR on new purchases for a year. I used two different AmEx cards to pay for my bullmastiff's chemo over a two year period, and never paid a penny of interest. Let me just say it was enough to buy a nice NEW car when it was all said and done. It wasn't a fun time, but it is doable. I was just out of college and in my first job, and I really had no other way to get the money. For what it's worth, if I had to do it all over again, I definitely would.

Please keep us updated on little Vinny.

megansmomma · 10-08-2008, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaity

Here are two pictures of little Vinny.
He looks shagy but believe me this is after we cut matts out of his hair and towel bathed him.

Poor little guy you can tell in his eyes he is not feeling well. Hopefully he will be so much better after his surgery.

megansmomma · 10-08-2008, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Brodi mom

OMG this is the same jeff dane that about 6 months ago had a puppy on his web site that he said was left in a car by a well know wrestler and that the puppy was okay just need TLC . he was selling the puppy for 1500 dollars i ask him to just give it to me since it was going to need alot of medical attention and he said no cause it was still a good puppy.. WHy is this man still in busness.. he is a poor breeder and should be stopped... would you send me a pic of the little guy i could not open the other one..

It's probably the same puppy.

Here is the link, his on the left side about hald way down:
Yorkie Pup .com Yorkie Rescue page.

Maybe the wrestler promised to put a few moves on his if he didn't take the pup back. Too bad he didn't follow through

megansmomma · 10-08-2008, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Brodi mom

you poor thing . I dont understand she wants to keep this baby but all of you all keep saying turn it over to a rescue and they will get him the surgery that he needs . why dont one of these rescue help this little guy and let her keep him wouldnt that be the thing to do she has already proven to love the little guy or she would of never taken it in the first place.. come on guys let the rescue help her and let her keep it... with the way things are in this world a little kindness would help... good luck sweet baby

I am wondering if you even know what a rescue does?

Have you ever donated to a rescue to help pups in need? Do you volunteer to make a difference? I do and have also taken in 3 rescues of my own and plan to open my home to take in fosters as well. All of this is done on my dime and with my time. There are several links on this forum to help a rescue with your vote, did you take the time to do this? Where do you think they get their money from~they are NOT FOR PROFIT organizations~they get their money from donations from caring people that want to make a difference. There is no money to fix the dogs we have in our care, let alone take on the care of sick pups like little Vinnie. As for suggestion that he be turned over to a rescue, originally she had said she did not know how to pay for the surgery. It was being offered as an option to someone looking for help and not knowing how she was going to pay for a surgery that she was quoted $4,000 . Until you have walked in a rescue workers shoes you need not make statements like you just did.

Kaity · 10-08-2008, 08:57 AM

We are getting his blood work done in four days.

I think we might be able to get our money back as well.
but no matter what he is not going back.
He has already gained a little weight and can kinda stumble walk for almost half a foot! Before falling over himself.. however he walks very mangled, I don't know how a dog could walk the way he does with his paws intangled...

I am felling very hopeful about Vinico... he has tons of hope! He just knows he is going to make it =)

SassyAnn101 · 10-08-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaity

We are getting his blood work done in four days.

I think we might be able to get our money back as well.
but no matter what he is not going back.
He has already gained a little weight and can kinda stumble walk for almost half a foot! Before falling over himself.. however he walks very mangled, I don't know how a dog could walk the way he does with his paws intangled...

I am felling very hopeful about Vinico... he has tons of hope! He just knows he is going to make it =)

Thats Great that he is getting stronger! He has been on my mind since yesterday. I keep coming back here for updates. He is soo adorable, and very lucky you found him.

GeorgiaOnMyMind · 10-08-2008, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaity

We are getting his blood work done in four days.

I think we might be able to get our money back as well.
but no matter what he is not going back.
He has already gained a little weight and can kinda stumble walk for almost half a foot! Before falling over himself.. however he walks very mangled, I don't know how a dog could walk the way he does with his paws intangled...

I am felling very hopeful about Vinico... he has tons of hope! He just knows he is going to make it =)

I'm so glad for you both. And him gaining weight it so wonderful. Even though it's just a little just know that its you that has brought him so far with your friendship, compassion and love for him.

We are so glad to hear that. There are so many people on here who continue to pray for you and Vinico. May God Bless You and your little one.

megansmomma · 10-08-2008, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaity

We are getting his blood work done in four days.

I think we might be able to get our money back as well.
but no matter what he is not going back.
He has already gained a little weight and can kinda stumble walk for almost half a foot! Before falling over himself.. however he walks very mangled, I don't know how a dog could walk the way he does with his paws intangled...

I am felling very hopeful about Vinico... he has tons of hope! He just knows he is going to make it =)

I hope you can get your money back as well so that you can use it for his care. It sounds like things are moving in a positve direction for both you and Vinnie!

LunasMomma · 10-08-2008, 11:11 AM

Prayers continuing for little Vinnie

I'm so glad that he's with you, you obviously care very much for the little dude

I'm really sorry that the "person" that you got him from outright lied to you about his condition. I hope and pray that you'll be able to get him the care that he needs.

Maxi · 10-08-2008, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaity

We are getting his blood work done in four days.

I think we might be able to get our money back as well.
but no matter what he is not going back.
He has already gained a little weight and can kinda stumble walk for almost half a foot! Before falling over himself.. however he walks very mangled, I don't know how a dog could walk the way he does with his paws intangled...

I am felling very hopeful about Vinico... he has tons of hope! He just knows he is going to make it =)

I am so glad for both of you. Hopefully you would be able to get your money back and use it towards his surgery. Sending good thoughts and prayers.

10-08-2008, 03:53 AM	#92
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Any updates on little Vinny?? __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

10-08-2008, 04:21 AM	#95
MyPeanutAbbyGra I love my baby girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,718	I'm sorry if you've already posted this and I missed it or forgot, but how old is Vinny? He is such a darling little guy Bless his little heart I'm so glad that he's going to get the care he needs. __________________ Tammy, Mama to Abby Grace Daisy Mae RIP Peanut & Chloe, ABBY 's WINSTON Within the heart of every stray Lies the singular desire to be loved

10-08-2008, 05:13 AM	#96
TresCutePiggies Owned by Rory & Lane Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,893	I'm so sorry to hear you were clearly taken advantage of. It makes me ill to think people have such little regard for a life, especially a so-called breeder. All that being said, I think it is wonderful you have taken sweet little Vinny into your home and are willing to do what it takes to get him healthy. I just saw his pictures, and he is just so precious. He has already stolen my heart. I don't know much about liver shunts, but you are both in my thoughts. Just a suggestion regarding the payment for his surgery...I don't know if this is something you would be comfortable doing or if credit card would be an accepted payment method where you have the surgery done, but several credit cards can be opened with 0% APR on new purchases for a year. I used two different AmEx cards to pay for my bullmastiff's chemo over a two year period, and never paid a penny of interest. Let me just say it was enough to buy a nice NEW car when it was all said and done. It wasn't a fun time, but it is doable. I was just out of college and in my first job, and I really had no other way to get the money. For what it's worth, if I had to do it all over again, I definitely would. Please keep us updated on little Vinny. __________________ Rory and Lane now have a dog blog, Doggie Debutantes. Find us on Facebook here.

10-08-2008, 08:57 AM	#100
Kaity Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 63	Vinny =D We are getting his blood work done in four days. I think we might be able to get our money back as well. but no matter what he is not going back. He has already gained a little weight and can kinda stumble walk for almost half a foot! Before falling over himself.. however he walks very mangled, I don't know how a dog could walk the way he does with his paws intangled... I am felling very hopeful about Vinico... he has tons of hope! He just knows he is going to make it =)

10-08-2008, 11:11 AM	#104
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Prayers continuing for little Vinnie I'm so glad that he's with you, you obviously care very much for the little dude I'm really sorry that the "person" that you got him from outright lied to you about his condition. I hope and pray that you'll be able to get him the care that he needs. __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

10-07-2008, 11:02 PM	#91
veganlass Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: sussex england Posts: 67	Ive only just seen this thread as ive not been on here lately, But can I suggest you feed vinny on a low protein diet. As it will help the liver function somewhat by not making it work harder trying to process the protein. Maybe an idea to give him dog veggetarian diet. My three dogs thrive on the stuff. Also the place you got him from should take some responsibility and why not threaten to publicise the state he was in to newspapers unless they cough up his vet bills?. Or just a suggestion how about each member here donating towards his vets bill for surgery?.

10-08-2008, 03:55 AM	#93
Brodi mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charlottesville virginia Posts: 171	OMG this is the same jeff dane that about 6 months ago had a puppy on his web site that he said was left in a car by a well know wrestler and that the puppy was okay just need TLC . he was selling the puppy for 1500 dollars i ask him to just give it to me since it was going to need alot of medical attention and he said no cause it was still a good puppy.. WHy is this man still in busness.. he is a poor breeder and should be stopped... would you send me a pic of the little guy i could not open the other one..