Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 2542719)

I know that we all need to pull together and pray for little Teagan so that he can heal. I am a very strong person in all aspects of my life but I hurt for both him and also my daughter Megan who is 13 yrs old. When I started to get involved in rescue I wanted to help and make a difference to show my kids~~my daughter what it was like to give and difference, to learn lessons in love and caring. I didn't expect it to hurt this much. :(

Even though he was with us for only a few short days, he was the puppy that my daughter had always wanted. We both knew that he was a rescue puppy and that he was not going to stay with up forever but I overheard her telling her best friend that he was the puppy that she always wanted. It was my daughter who originally talked me into a Yorkie to begin with and that is how I stumbled upon this wonderful place, researching and studying about the breed. I was a member here for a long time before I started posting and believe me I investigated a lot of different breeders in the year that we were looking for a new puppy. I didn't have a Yorkie when I first joined so I used my daughters and that is were my user name Megansmomma comes from.

The irony in this entire story is the breeder that Teagan came from I had even talked to about her breeding program. Her little puppies really caught mine and my daughters eye when we were looking several years ago. They were exactly what she had always talked about. But when I called and spoke to Marie several years ago she did not have a litter available. In the mean time as I was looking for another "reputable breeder" :eek: we were asked if we would like to take Pebbles from a friend who was rehoming her. Of course Pebble was still a puppy but she was nothing like Megan and I were looking for in a new puppy. But she is 11 lbs of Yorkie love :p Then we added Doodlebug and Bogey who are both Morkies from a mill and shelter, Megan still didn't have her standard size Yorkie who was about half the size of the 3 loves of our life. Please don't think of this as being selfish because our entire family love every one of our pups and our little foster guy Truman too. But Teagan was the puppy that she would look at on the street and point out that she would want one just like him or her. Does that make sense without sounding selfish. :( So when I first brought him home and she laid eyes on him I KNEW she was going to fall over~then I had to tell her that not only could he walk but there was a very bad accident that he was in and that he needed to go for surgery. She held him and loved him the entire time he was here. At first she was afraid she would hurt him but she is very gentle and loving. She would hold him on her lap and move his legs and help to feed him. I haven't even told her what the vets have been saying and how he might not be able to walk ever again or even the possibility of PTS. The morning that I was leaving for Indy she gave him so many kisses and so much love. :( In the few days he was here I know that my entire family showed him enough love to make up for what he missed in the short life he had before and so much more.

Once again I am rambling but it is one thing when your own heart aches but when you see the heartache of your children and it is over this tiny little bundle of love.:(

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200 (Post 2543349)

Jodi,

I believe you were meant to get involved with Teagan. I am so glad that when I responded to Marie's ad on Hoobly that I told her I was a member of YT.

You've raised Megan the way I have raised my son. Imagine an Executive at BCBS Insurance with a tiny baby bird in his office, that he is feeding. :)

We are all just going to pray for Teagan to recover.

If he turns out to be a candidate for surgery, and I am allowed to foster him, I will not apply to adopt him, I will step aside and he will be Megan's baby boy.

I don't want her hurt any further.

Hugs,
Sheila

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 2543412)

It really isn't about adopting Teagan that was never my intent. I want to bed a foster mom to as many little ones as possible. I was hoping that this would be a wonderful experience for her seeing that he was saved from his former existance and would heal and flourish finding a wonderful home. She understand that any dogs are now here only until the find a proper home. It just breaks my heart because since little Teagan was her "dream puppy" ;) that there is a real possibility that he just might not make it and I will be forced to tell her the entire story. THAT is what is just eating me up about this. I wanted her to see that with good work and intentions that good will come from them. Sheila if you were to eventually be able to either foster or adopt Teagan that would be a wonderful positive life lesson for Megan~~and that is what I would like for her to take from this experience. If Teagan were not to make it and he needed to be PTS that is also a life lesson but a much harder one to learn from that I an not fully prepared for with her. It is a very kind offer to step aside but that was not my intent in sharing that part of my story.

Let's just hope we get a little more news today.:)

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200 (Post 2543425)

Jodi,

If we get good news today, (and believe me, I am praying hard.) and if I am approved to foster Teagan, then Rich and I will bring Teagan to visit you and Megan, or you can bring Megan to visit Teagan as often as you want.

I'd like Megan to learn that good things happen, and there are good people in the world. I truly want this to be a positive life lesson for Megan. I don't want her hurt any further than she has been, by seeing Teagan suffering.


I think you are truly a loving example of what a Mom shoud be.....

Sheila

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 2543437)

That is the type of lesson that I would love for her to take from Teagan. To go and see that he is flourishing with as much love as he could possibly have, want or need. :)

Thank you all for all of the nice compliants to myself and Megan. They really mean a great deal and are helping me through this emotional rollercoaster that I have been on the past 3 weeks. :hug:

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200 (Post 2543487)

That is exactly the lesson I am praying God grants, with Teagan's recovery.

I am on pins and needles waiting to hear what YTNR's Neuro says about surgery.

It truly has been an emotional roller coaster, hasn't it?

Marie had my life tied up in knots, with all the phone calls and e-mails and my Vet speaking with her daughter, and believing I had convinced Marie to bring him out to my Vet with me.......

I was never more relieved than when you called me the other day and said you had him!!!!!

And after hearing the ER Vets report, I know she never intended to face my Vet.

Originally Posted by hartygirl (Post 2543423)

It is so wonderful to hear that Teagan could not be more loved!
Either home would be heaven for him....
I will be checking back to see if he is can indeed have his surgery.
When will we know for sure?

Originally Posted by TLC (Post 2543506)

What did the ER vet say :confused: Wasn't the daugther a Vet Tech too :mad:

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200 (Post 2543524)

The ER Vet he stated needed to be taken to a Neurosurgeon.

Supposedly, the daughter is a Vet Tech. She spoke to my Vet and he told her to give him 1/4 tablet of Rimadyl twice a day for one week, and then, for her mother to bring him out with me, to be examined after one week on the Rimadyl. My Vet was willing to provide the exam free of charge, because I wanted to adopt him.

The daughter never told my Vet that the ER Vet said he needed to see a Neurosurgeon. He was never told he had a congenital defect.

Originally Posted by TLC (Post 2543544)

I see :mad:

Well you are also HIS fighting angel, without you and Jodi bringing this here to YT, he would still be suffering :mad: :mad: :mad:

Originally Posted by RIPMyLittleCase (Post 2546502)

I went to Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue Adoptions and Shop and clicked on the Make a Donation. When I made my paypal donation I included a note that said something like "for Teagan" hoping it goes for him.

Originally Posted by chandracz (Post 2546607)

Is this how to do it???? I'll go make a donation too!

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 2546805)

Yes, that is how I was told that a donation could be made. I still have not heard anything back from Corine. :(

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 2542374)

I just have been in tears all day long today about the news that I was dreading to hear from Corine. I feel sick and hollow inside. My heart is broken for this little baby. I knew what my vet had said the day that I picked him up but I was hoping that she was wrong. I've never doubted my vet in the past so deep down I knew what she was telling my last week was the truth. "The damage has been too long and most likely irreversible" But when you hear someone tell you something like that you always want to hold out hope. When I got the call this morning that the vet in Indy was also saying the exact same thing my heart just broke. I am not sure at this point when he will be taken to the Neurologist but she has promised to keep me informed.

I have passed the information on about the Oklahoma Vet Teaching Hospital and they are looking into this as an option as well. But once again, it is the fact that treatment was not given so such a long time~almost 2 MONTHS that is so devastating to his prognosis. All of the vets so far have also agreed that if he would have had IMMEDIATE surgery he would be able to walk now. It just is not realistic that 2 months after such a traumatic injury to now only be seeking care is such a long shot. But I guess we all need to pray for little Teagan that he will somehow be able to cross the next hurdle in his very short life.

I would also like to add something that I have kept to myself up until now.......when I first brought him to the vet one of the very first things that she noted about him was how dirty and covered in crude (lack of a better word). She told me to take him home and give his a very gentle much needed bath. She also couldn't figure out why he had so many scabs all over his little body~it turns out that at some point he was infected with FLEAS! Can you even believe this! FLEAS!!!! So this precious little one is in pain, not able to move and being attacked by FLEAS! :mad::mad::mad:

While he was with me I gave him a bath and very gently groomed him every other day because he is NOW not able to control his bowels or bladder. I never once saw any fleas but I am positive that is what the problem was since they were all around his neck, legs, back, head and ears. I live in ILLINOIS~how is it even possible to have fleas in the middle of the winter?:confused: It makes me sick to think what he has been through. How could anyone treat a little tiny 3 lb puppy like this.

I am sorry that I am now rambling about this but I just cannot get him out of my head. I know that rescue work is tough but I guess I always think about adult dogs but a tiny little baby like this living for almost 2 month, no pain meds being bitten by fleas. OMG.....................

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200 (Post 2543349)

Jodi,

I believe you were meant to get involved with Teagan. I am so glad that when I responded to Marie's ad on Hoobly that I told her I was a member of YT.

You've raised Megan the way I have raised my son. Imagine an Executive at BCBS Insurance with a tiny baby bird in his office, that he is feeding. :)

We are all just going to pray for Teagan to recover.

If he turns out to be a candidate for surgery, and I am allowed to foster him, I will not apply to adopt him, I will step aside and he will be Megan's baby boy.

I don't want her hurt any further.

Hugs,
Sheila

Originally Posted by Mybabe4me (Post 2547104)

Sheila, and Jodi,
I am Val Babybear's mom. The one that TLC and another member posted the videos of. If either of you need any info on Atlanoaxial Instibility please let me know and I will give you the information. That is what Teagon has for the congenital defect. This is what BB has. BB has had surgery for it but we knew nothing about him having a defect in his neck. If you ever want to read his story please let me know I will copy and paste it and email it to you. I also have many files with information on AAI.
I was told Babybear would never walk after his surgery last year to remove one of the pins in his neck. And three days ago he walked for the first time in almost 3 years so miracles do happen and YT prayers will help Teagon pull through this. After surgery and his healing time he will need therapy. Water and Physical. Acupuncture will help also.
As for pain if the congenital defect is bothering him yes he will have pain. That is where the steroids come in. He will need to stay on these until his surgery. They will help reduce the swelling in the spinal cored that can cause the pain from the AAI.
I want you to know that this story has touched my heart in ways you will never know. All AAI(altanoaxial Instibility pups) touch my heart. I am here for you ladies. Anything you need. I so feel for Teagon. I know how BB was and my heart just goes out for this little guy. If you need me for anything you can email me at: Mybabe4me@aol.com I check my emails all the time. So please let me know if there is anything you need. I am sending many many prayers for all involved because this can be a very long journey. One I continue to lead every day.
Question about Teagons bowels and urine. Now where BB could not move away from his urine he would wet himself also. This is why he has worn a diaper for almost three years he knew when he went,because he would tell me by barking. He was on a wee wee pad 24/7 and I used a diaper like a belly band so when he pooped we would only get it on the wee wee pad and it would not stick to his hiney. IS the reason Teagon is going to the bathroom all over himself because he can't move from it? Or is he incontinent?
Again my prayers are with you and I am now lighting a candle for Baby Teagon.

Originally Posted by BLEU BOY BARBER (Post 2547106)

:mad::mad::mad::mad: Absolutely Ridiculous! Teagan is a life with a heart beat I can not believe his life was in such shape ....Breaks me to pieces!



I am glad I get to watch this unfold! No matter what Teagan is in good hands now....


If I may I would like to say a prayer..


Dear Lord.
I am just hearing of this news tonight and God many are standing in the gap for dear Teagan. I just ask you Lord right now to stop this congenital defect where it has started .. curse the very root of this disease in his body. No more pain and suffering. Lord I ask you right now to provide financial assitance for Teagan to get the medical care that he needs. God I ask you Lord for the family that you would have him to spend his days with for eternity God I ask you to open those doors as well. I ask you Lord for favor with surgeons nurses and neurologists .. God anyone that would come near Teagan I ask you to go before them .. Lord above all I ask you for continued life for Teagan... Lord I was in these shoes a year ago with BLEU BOY and you are no respector of persons. GOD WHAT YOU DO FOR ONE you do for all and I am asking you Lord for LIFE for TEAGAN .. I will be careful to give you all the Praise and Glory... AMEN


If I can be of any help please pm me. I will be following Teagans story!

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200 (Post 2547388)

Hi, Val.

Right now, Teagan is with YTNR and Jodi and I are awaiting news from them. I watched Babybear's video, and I remember what Bleu's Mama went through with him, so I believe Teagan can be helped.

Thank you for lighting a candle for him.

Sheila

Originally Posted by Mybabe4me (Post 2547449)

Sheila,
If you ever want to read about BB you are welcome to go to his webpage on dogster. Dog profile for Wheelie Boy Babybear® , a male Yorkshire Terrier. IF you go to his diary you will want to scroll down to the second entry on his homepage. That is how he broke his neck do to the AAI.. But even when the time comes if you need me for anything either of you please let me know I am here for you.

Originally Posted by Mybabe4me (Post 2547482)

Oh i wanted to add to this. I just showed my husband the video of Teagon and his pictures. Now we both sat here and talked if surgery can't be done on Teagons and he will not be in pain then he can get threrapy and or a wheelchair. I have faith that he will be fine. I really wish there was something I could do to help you all. I would take Teagon in a heart beat if I had the monies to take care of his medical bills. Because I for one know how much a AAI pup can cost. But I would love to have this little guy also. It think many of us would.
Teagons Candle is continuing to burn for him. He is part of my heart. I watch his video and remember BB's days when he broke his neck and how pitiful he was. But look at him now.
Hugs to both of you for saving this baby.