A Rescue Dilemma

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by bettyeanne

Gingergirlsmom, livingdustmops, Tatiana11, TLC & kalina82 ... thank you from the bottom of my heart for your advice, support and effort in trying to help us to help this little one! I am so sorry that I didn't see these posts earlier and if any of you experienced any unpleasantness on our behalf, well, I apologize for that also. I suppose, when you've been here for as long as I have, you just assume that everyone knows you're honest and would never, ever do anything as deplorable as try to "scam" anyone, especially by using a poor defenseless animal to do so! Trish & I have been trying so hard to help every little one that we are contacted about whether it's accept them as surrenders or just advise/refer a distraught owner who doesn't know what to do! I certainly hope that those of you who know us also know that if Trish & I have a crust of bread ... 2/3 of it goes to our babies!! We love and appreciate every one of you and pretty soon I believe that Trish will have some very good news for you all!!

HaHa - I wear Big Girl Panties so I can take care of myself. To me it is all about protecting these little ones.

[TLC]

Originally Posted by livingdustmops

HaHa - I wear Big Girl Panties so I can take care of myself. To me it is all about protecting these little ones.

my idol

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by TLC

my idol

HaHa - you are toooo much! I am human just like everyone else and I do make mistakes but because I am getting older I now slow down before I make a fool of myself to fast.

[Fuzzywug]

Dear Caring YT Members,

Bettye and I have made a decision re: Reese. By the Grace of God, and the help of others, we will take up this challenge of making Reese's healing Reese's leg and have already found him the perfect home. I hope you not only agree with our decision, but that your heart is warmed by it.

As you all know, Reese is a Yorkie who has a broken leg and his owner can not afford to have it repaired. He is a single parent who has custody of his eight year old daughter. This man has been out of work for 3 months because of a broken back. On Monday he starts a new job as a finish carpenter. In spite of financial difficulties he still took their pet to the vet, got him pain meds and did the kindest, most loving thing they could do...... they searched for a rescue to help, rather than have him suffer.

We have spent numerous hours trying to find help for Reese. Last night two women called and said they were willing to pick him up and keep him until we could get him to a reasonable vet. Today they called and said that she had Reese in her possession. She was nearly hysterical when told me that it was the hardest thing she had ever done. She stood there while an 8 year old girl, tears streaming down her face, handed Reese over to her, saying: "I love you Reesie, but I know this is the best thing for you."

The fact that they've had some hard financial times does not diminish the fact that they truly love Reese. Kerry, the lady who got him said the look in Reese's eyes when she took him away just broke her heart. He will be spending the night with her. On Monday he will see the vet and we will know more about what needs to be done and the cost.

Our rescue goals for each pup are accomplished when we've found the perfect home - a home where a pup can love and be loved. We believe that Reese had the perfect home. Because of this we have decided that we will do all we have to do to have his legs surgically repaired. Then, with the same love it took to surrender Reese to us; we will send him to the perfect home, ... to the little girl he loves, to the family he loves and who love him enough to put his welfare above their own emotions.

This fellow emailed many other rescues looking for help. We are the only rescue who responded, even after I called some myself. Why did we respond and say we didn't have the money, but would still try to help? It was too painful to say we wouldn't or couldn't help. In spite of our lack of funds, Bettye and I both believe that if God sends you to it, He will get you through it.

This is the season of faith and miracles. We both have faith. Some people believe in miracles; Bettye and I count on them!


Warmest regards,
Trish & Bettye
Yorkie Rescue Colorado

[Tatiana11]

Amazing.

[kalina82]

that's wonderful news! so your gonna fix him up and give him back to his family? did i read that right?

[livingdustmops]

I applaud your decision...it is all about finding the perfect home for these little ones and Reese will be in a warm loving home. This family put the dogs welfare above their own needs..you can't ask for more than that.

[Fuzzywug]

Originally Posted by kalina82

that's wonderful news! so your gonna fix him up and give him back to his family? did i read that right?

Yes, you read it right! LOL

[yorkiesmiles]

Originally Posted by Fuzzywug

This fellow emailed many other rescues looking for help. We are the only rescue who responded, even after I called some myself. Why did we respond and say we didn't have the money, but would still try to help? It was too painful to say we wouldn't or couldn't help. In spite of our lack of funds, Bettye and I both believe that if God sends you to it, He will get you through it.

This is the season of faith and miracles. We both have faith. Some people believe in miracles; Bettye and I count on them!


Warmest regards,
Trish & Bettye
Yorkie Rescue Colorado

I believe in miracles too - and what you are doing is part of that! Thank you so much for all you are doing and working so tirelessly to find the answers for sweet Reese. Praise God for the generosity of those willing to make surgery possible. Praying for his healing.

[Gingergirlsmom]

Bettye and Trish,

Bless you for this decision. You are both amazing.

Does the little girl know yet? I remember how close I was to my dogs as a child...this is a wonderful gift to her.

[kalina82]

simply wonderful.

when do you plan on giving the dog back to the family? there is a lot of after care involved with a fracture repair surgery, plus bandages changes (if they keep a splint on) which cost money each time with most places. And then there are x-rays that are usually taken at 2 months post-op.

where is reece's fracture?

[bettyeanne]

We have been so excited/stressed today ... I am still trying to absorb everything that has happened!
kalina82 ... the only thing I know for certain is that his little right leg is broken & it broke two bones. I will know more details on Monday. Unfortunately, we do know the follow-up that will be required. We would really like to give him back by Christmas eve but everything hinges on what we learn from the vet. Because of the care involved, he may need to stay in foster longer than that ... we will just have to follow the vet's instructions on the timeline.
Gingergirlsmom ... Trish told the Dad and he literally burst into tears ... he certainly didn't ask and never expected this. When they tearfully said goodbye to little Reese, they never expected to see him again. We just left it up to him when to tell the child. I kinda hope that he went on & told her today. It breaks my heart to think that she has to suffer/grieve one minute longer than necessary!
Tatiana11 ... Thank you so much! I would love to take him to Alameda! They have the most impressive doctors/hospital I have ever seen! We took Toto there 2-3 yrs. ago for every test that could be done. We knew that there was nothing wrong with her, I was just so paranoid about every tiny little thing that I read about, Patrick wanted me to be able to relax and enjoy her! They were absolutely wonderful ... and, pronounced her just perfect inside/out ... she was just about 2 lbs. overweight, which she still is!
livingdustmops ... thank you so much for your support/advice and especially for your humor! Sometimes you just need a good laugh to keep from crying! BTW ... I have been wearing "Big Girls" for longer than I care to remember sometimes!! Trish & I have shed enough tears this week to last us for some time to come.

All of you just can't imagine what your advice/support means to us! We know it's going to be a struggle for some time to come for our rescue to be able to handle every situation that comes along. So far, we have had a miracle every time a situation looks so impossible or a Yorkie baby seems too old, sick or seemingly unloveable by anyone but us ... there has always been someone with a heart of gold that sees them as we do. God bless every one of you that "gets it" ... it's a very special gift that not everyone has!

[bettyeanne]

Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

I believe in miracles too - and what you are doing is part of that! Thank you so much for all you are doing and working so tirelessly to find the answers for sweet Reese. Praise God for the generosity of those willing to make surgery possible. Praying for his healing.

Thank you so much for your prayers!! We know that what we do sometimes makes no sense even to us but in the end, we know why things happen the way they do!

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by bettyeanne

We have been so excited/stressed today ... I am still trying to absorb everything that has happened!
kalina82 ... the only thing I know for certain is that his little right leg is broken & it broke two bones. I will know more details on Monday. Unfortunately, we do know the follow-up that will be required. We would really like to give him back by Christmas eve but everything hinges on what we learn from the vet. Because of the care involved, he may need to stay in foster longer than that ... we will just have to follow the vet's instructions on the timeline.

two bones? so its a front leg that's broken? its probably his radius and ulna then. its a pretty common break. The Chi that i was fostering broke these bones. She had a really old fracture as well (older then your guy). The surgeon i work for fixed her leg with a plate and screws and then she was confined to a crate for two months. With an old fracture you really really really need to be strict with the confinement if you want them to heal properly. With this fracture there is usually a bandage on for 4-6 weeks as well, and these need to be changed every 1-2 weeks.

like i said, i work for a veterinary orthopedic surgeon so if you have ANY questions let me know and ill try to help you out. i see broken bones every day.

[bettyeanne]

Originally Posted by kalina82

two bones? so its a front leg that's broken? its probably his radius and ulna then. its a pretty common break. The Chi that i was fostering broke these bones. She had a really old fracture as well (older then your guy). The surgeon i work for fixed her leg with a plate and screws and then she was confined to a crate for two months. With an old fracture you really really really need to be strict with the confinement if you want them to heal properly. With this fracture there is usually a bandage on for 4-6 weeks as well, and these need to be changed every 1-2 weeks.

like i said, i work for a veterinary orthopedic surgeon so if you have ANY questions let me know and ill try to help you out. i see broken bones every day.

Thank you so much. I think what I understood was right rear leg and two bones broken. I'm not that familiar with bones but will find out more on Monday. It may be that he has to stay in foster longer but we won't release him until it's safe. I am noting your info and believe me we will be contacting you ... any info/advice we can get to help this little guy will surely be appreciated! Thank you again!