My poor Melody

[Cares4Dogs]

Originally Posted by Ichabob

I hope she called the vet and told him or her about the bloated belly this morning.

one of my boys has his head laying on my lap top right now watching me type. I just want this little girl to get some help at UT or wherever that might be but soon.

I just feel so helpless and sad right now.

Me too

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Ichabob

I hope she called the vet and told him or her about the bloated belly this morning.

one of my boys has his head laying on my lap top right now watching me type. I just want this little girl to get some help at UT or wherever that might be but soon.

I just feel so helpless and sad right now.

Everyone does. This poor little puppy could have been at a specialist by now...and honestly SHOULD have been.
These stories horrify me. Poor defenseless little creature.

[YorkieShadow]

Originally Posted by jeanm1963

Krystal,

What did you contact your vet and tell him the Meds that Kathleen perscribed to Melody may not be working , is that what caused her her bloated belly???
I agree...Yes Hun you need to call your vet and tell him whats going on with Melody
From the sounds of this you dont work so you are able to stay home with her all day or do you have to leave her unattended ???

Originally Posted by Jinxiee

I woke up at 6am this morning and fed Melody as well as gave her meds. Right now at 11am she is doing her "walking" She walks around the house into walls and such. But right now it is not as bad as it normally is. I try to keep a eye on her. I used to put her in a small crate with a blanket when she is doing this, but I always feel so bad about it. I was just trying to keep her from hurting herself.

Just from last night she has had a big belly, normally you can see all her bones and my boyfriend and I noticed she looks really bloated or something. Her tummy is really big and kinda hard when I touch it. Its hard to explain so forgive me. We where thinking she hasn't went poo yet so maybe she bloated.

Sorry about not posting pictures of her but I did put them in my profile. The one picture of her when she is in a dress is when I first got her, before she was sick. Maybe today I will take more pictures and put them up on my profile.

~Krystal

This baby sounds like she need help now...Please take her in to see your vet and get her in for surgery ASAP. I wouldn't take her to a rescue or any where else at this point, not if you can get her in for surgery like soon.
my heart breaks for this poor baby. prayers for Melody.

[YorkieMom6]

Originally Posted by YorkieShadow

This baby sounds like she need help now...Please take her in to see your vet and get her in for surgery ASAP. I wouldn't take her to a rescue or any where else at this point, not if you can get her in for surgery like soon.
my heart breaks for this poor baby. prayers for Melody.

I would concur and I am no expert but if little Melody can be saved, I believe in my heart - this is the time to act.

My thoughts and prayers are with you both!

[YorkieShadow]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom6

I would concur and I am no expert but if little Melody can be saved, I believe in my heart - this is the time to act.

My thoughts and prayers are with you both!

yes I believe she needs to take her right in like Now, many have offered gifts.

[jeanm1963]

Originally Posted by YorkieShadow

This baby sounds like she need help now...Please take her in to see your vet and get her in for surgery ASAP. I wouldn't take her to a rescue or any where else at this point, not if you can get her in for surgery like soon.
my heart breaks for this poor baby. prayers for Melody.

NO disrespect here but I am going to ask this question again!!
If this puppy is NOT GOING To RESCUE... WHO IS PAYING FOR the surgery, the plane fair and all the test...
I do believe Kathleen offered to pay 30.00 for meds but I didnt see her post that she would be paying the thousands of dollars that will be required to get the operation and tests done.. it appears this puppy may have to spend sometime recouperating a bit before surgery which will also be hundreds of dollars ?? I dont think Krystal has an option right now to get the puppy to the vet REMEMBER THE VET LEFT THIS POOR DOG WITH OUT MEDS FOR MONTHS!!!! HE NEEDED A YT MEMEBER TO TELL HIM WHAT THE PUPPY NEEDED EVEN REGARDING FOOD!!!
Since we all have not been apprised of the puppies current conditon or where the OP or Kathleen intends to send this puppy no one can even make donations.. I personally will not donate anything unless it is to a REPUTABLE CLINIC or a RESCUE so we know this puppy is in GOOD HANDS and out of the hands of the current vet who was not capable of prescribing meds that are needed... ALL HE HAD TO DO WAS GOOGLE LIVER SHUNT'S AND THE MEDS NEEDED POP RIGHT UP!

[YorkieMom6]

If a rescue is needed to get little Melody the help she needs now then so be it. If this were me, I would have to put myself last and my baby first. What is most important is that Melody gets the care she needs and she gets it now. Nothing else matters, IMHO.

[ladyjane]

Do tell...WHO Is going to pay for the surgery????? Clearly no one has stepped up with the thousands needed. If they had it, I believe they would have done the right thing by now.

A rescue could pay for it...this puppy should already have been turned over to them if there was no chance of someone getting her in to see a specialist immediately. This is not something to play with.

This is NOT about Krystal and the people who want to feel good about helping HER.

This is about a little puppy who has no voice and she is suffering! This has been going on now for SIX months. Think about it. And let me ask everyone a question, including the OP...what about Melody and the other puppy's care for the rest of their lives...which could be up to 20 years with a lot of vetting needed all of those years??

Sorry if people are offended....but I am speaking my mind for that poor puppy who cannot speak. I am not heartless....I know this is difficult for Krystal, but she needs to wake up! Sure...Melody is loved...but there is more to love than this. She just needs to think about Melody...not herself. This is just one of those awful things in life that we have to deal with...what does not kill us makes us stronger.

I will continue to pray for Melody and also for Krystal.

[gemy]

Let me ask the question directly has anyone pm'd jinixee (krystal). and if so has there been a response?

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by jeanm1963

NO disrespect here but I am going to ask this question again!!
If this puppy is NOT GOING To RESCUE... WHO IS PAYING FOR the surgery, the plane fair and all the test...
I do believe Kathleen offered to pay 30.00 for meds but I didnt see her post that she would be paying the thousands of dollars that will be required to get the operation and tests done.. it appears this puppy may have to spend sometime recouperating a bit before surgery which will also be hundreds of dollars ?? I dont think Krystal has an option right now to get the puppy to the vet REMEMBER THE VET LEFT THIS POOR DOG WITH OUT MEDS FOR MONTHS!!!! HE NEEDED A YT MEMEBER TO TELL HIM WHAT THE PUPPY NEEDED EVEN REGARDING FOOD!!!
Since we all have not been apprised of the puppies current conditon or where the OP or Kathleen intends to send this puppy no one can even make donations.. I personally will not donate anything unless it is to a REPUTABLE CLINIC or a RESCUE so we know this puppy is in GOOD HANDS and out of the hands of the current vet who was not capable of prescribing meds that are needed... ALL HE HAD TO DO WAS GOOGLE LIVER SHUNT'S AND THE MEDS NEEDED POP RIGHT UP!

I swear people don't seem to get it. Apparently NO ONE has the money. That is why rescue is being offered as a solution. This is about Melody!!!

[YorkieShadow]

Keeping Melody in my prayers.

[cj125]

Originally Posted by gemy

Let me ask the question directly has anyone pm'd jinixee (krystal). and if so has there been a response?

I think Kathleen is the only one she's been speaking to and I think that Kathleen was scheduled for surgery.

[gemy]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I swear people don't seem to get it. Apparently NO ONE has the money. That is why rescue is being offered as a solution. This is about Melody!!!

Agreed this is about Melody. But from reading the posts (earlier ones) there have been several people willing to contribute. Some I'm not sure how many have been pm'ing Kathleen - it is my understanding that one is not allowed to speak about this in open forum. I myself have done some pm'ing in this regard.

My thought / understanding was that once the forward plan was put into place - then that would be communicated to those that have offered financial help - all of us want this puppy to get well. All of us want those $$$ to go to vet/rescue - legitimate place.

[gemy]

My understanding as well is that Kathleen is only one with phone number. Kathleen's surgery has Not yet been scheduled but is to be scheduled I believe today she was seeing doc about that.

[YorkieShadow]

Originally Posted by gemy

Agreed this is about Melody. But from reading the posts (earlier ones) there have been several people willing to contribute. Some I'm not sure how many have been pm'ing Kathleen - it is my understanding that one is not allowed to speak about this in open forum. I myself have done some pm'ing in this regard.

My thought / understanding was that once the forward plan was put into place - then that would be communicated to those that have offered financial help - all of us want this puppy to get well. All of us want those $$$ to go to vet/rescue - legitimate place.