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04-06-2005, 04:16 PM | #1 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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| Yorkie baby has shunt - surgery needed! My name is Ann Simons and I have a yorkie puppy named Bentley. He is 4 and a half months old. Since I received him as a gift for Christmas, Bentley and I have been inseperable. He goes everywhere with me and loves to ride in his bag wherever I go. I have grown to love and learned to care for him as I would a child. Before, I had cats but there is no comparison to the devotion needed and given back, ten-fold. I am writing in the hopes that someone will know of an organization or fund that may help to cover the cost of surgery Bentley now requires. Two nights ago, I noticed him acting funny...he wasn't running or darting around the room and highly unusual, he wasn't looking at me. His eyes (and head) were moving back and forth rapidly as if he was seeing things and he was stiff and stationary. In a panic (but trying not to show him) I rushed him to the ER where they ran blood work and watched him overnight (leaving to go home without him was one of THE hardest things I've ever had to do in my life). The same thing happened last night, except this time I knew the reason he was acting this way was because he was having a seizure. I received word that the further tests they ran, indicate he has a portosystemic shunt. This is what has been causing him to have seizures. This is devastating because although I have medicine and new food to try and help prevent the seizures in the short term, surgery is required to fix his condition. This surgery is rumored to be costly (I've heard anywhere from $2,000 - $4,000). There is no way I can afford this and my heart is breaking because I do not know what else I can do. I've called pet insurance companies, the local humane society, the local college veterinary school and I am at a loss as to where to turn next. He is so young and has so much more to experience! I tell you, he is the sweetest thing and is so good and just always there with me and for me. The bond we have is unbelievable. Therefore, if you know of any possible donations or charities or funds available for people in this situation, will you please let me know? You can email me at ann.simons@gmail.com. Thank you. |
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04-06-2005, 05:35 PM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 78
| i'm so sorry i'm sorry to hear your baby is sick... is surgery the only thing they can do? i've heard of special diets for liver shunt... do you belong to a church group or would people at your work be willing to donate some money? i wish i knew of some ideas to help you out. anyway, keep looking around. i hope you find the money you need to help your baby... i'm praying for you.
__________________ Charlie's mom - Charlie February 15th 2003 - September 12th 2007. Gone too soon. We will miss you always. |
04-06-2005, 05:37 PM | #3 |
Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota
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| Hi Anne...I'm so sorry to hear about Bentley's Liver Shunt. My heart goes out to you and your little darling! A while back when I was worried my dog could have liver shunt, I received information from someone giving me a link where you can apply for help. Because the woman in charge passed away, they have discontinued funding for now, but they gave this info which I hope will help you...I'll copy and paste it here. Many teaching Vet hospitals have an ANGEL FUND you can apply for.. You can apply for care credit at: http://www.carecredit.com/patients/whatis.htm This is a no interest credit card that allows one to spread high vet charges over a period of time. You can put your dog's story up on http://www.imom.com or better known as I MOM. Here people can donate directly to your dog's cause. Best wishes to you and your puppy...I will pray for both of you. Hugs to you both! |
04-07-2005, 10:43 AM | #4 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 357
| Ann, Visit this site and email them. I know it says that they have suspended the process right now because of the death of the founder and her husband, but I heard they were going to start up again. They get loads of requests, and try to help. It sure won't hurt to try. Here is the email to send to and ask for help, tsfmlsfund@aol.com , and here is the website where you can read about it. http://www.tsfannymaelivershunt.com/our_mission.htm |
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