A Rescue Dilemma

[bettyeanne]

Originally Posted by erino77

Awww poor baby I am so happy to hear he is receiving medical attn. He looks like such a good friend to have.
Those little casts are so sad looking. Here is one of Koda's little cast. Hope you don't mind me putting it here. Just to show even though times got rough and tough, these little guys make it through strong and great

Hugs to sweet Reese

Oh, poor Koda!! [of course we don't mind you putting it here!] He is adorable ... when did he break his little leg and did it heal OK? I have had no experience with anything like this and am so anxious to hear what the vet says about little Reese! I have so many things going on in my head right now, I can't keep everything straight.

[bettyeanne]

Originally Posted by sweetr72

You are so right when you say its all about the money...Its sad that a family had to lose their beloved pet because they couldnt afford surgery..imagine if you had to give your real child to a new home because you could afford surgery..its just wrong and sad..

Dawn

Thanks! I know every stuation is different too. We always caution prospective new owners that they need to be certain they can afford these babies. As a rule, our Toto is really inexpensive to maintain ... food, grooming, vet care, etc. It's just clothes and "bling" that gets expensive ... we all know that's not really necessary! But we have to keep in the back of our minds catastrophic illness, medical emergencies, etc. that are absolutely necessary to address. This man is a great owner but this happened to Reese at the absolute worse time in his life through no fault of his own. Helping little Reese and getting him back to his loving home is "Christmas" for Trish & I and we just ask that everyone, who will, help us pray that everything goes well for him!

[CO_yorkie_momma]

Bettyanne,
Do you want me to send the bows to you or just send a picture or what do I need to do. I was going to email you last night but the email address on your siggy is different from the one on the website so I didnt know which one is correct. Maybe the one in the siggy is just misspelled. Let me know.

[CO_yorkie_momma]

Maybe it would be an idea to start a Colorado Rescue for sale thread and show all of the items you have for sale in your store in it here on YT. That would also bring more attention to your website and what you ladies are doing for these dogs in need.

[JiggityJig]

I'm not one easily moved to tears by stories I read on the web, even when they DO touch me. That said, this one has made me weepy.

Don't let anyone make you second guess yourselves on the decision to place the dog BACK with the family. I know that "paying people's bills" isn't the function of a RESCUE, and that you don't want to set up a precedent for being expected to do so regularly...

...but this certainly sounds like a special case, and what incredible CHRISTMAS ANGELS you are being to a daddy, and daughter, and a dog. You must honestly seem like a miracle from God to them.

Please continue to keep us updated on this case, and the need associated. And we'll want pictures of the eventual reunion!

[I Love Bailey]

I made a purchase on the website.
Sending prayers for Reece for a speedy recovery and for those of you that went way beyond to help him.
You are the true Angels. God bless you both!

[Tatiana11]

Any news?

[ARCHIE]

What a sad story. Reece is the cutest. I hope his leg can be fixed
and you get what you need to cover the costs. I will be sending
something to you Bettyanne for him. Prayer's are coming for this
little one. You and Trish are Christmas Angel's.

[bettyeanne]

Sorry I am so late getting this update but it has just been a horrendous day [personally]! First off, Reese can't be scheduled until Thursday but we have been assured because of the "age" of the break it won't make it worse. He is being kept extremely comfy by his foster Mom and I know that he misses his family, but he is happy as a clam. I think the wait is much harder on us than it is on this little man. We won't know what the surgery will require until Thursday but recovery will be about 4-8 weeks depending on whether they have to put in plate, pins, etc. It does mean that Santa probably won't be able to take him home by Christmas Eve ... but he will deliver him in his "Santa suit" whenever Reese is healed up and it's OK with the vet!! Also, arrangements will be made for the little girl to visit Reese when he has his surgery and at least once a week until he's ready to come home. I am so excited about all this, I'm sure I'm forgetting something but I will make notes and post again later. I know we can never thank you all enough for your generosity and prayers ... this couldn't have happened without you all!!

One very important thing that I almost forgot. After learning Reese's story, they will speak to the Dr. and explain the situation and they feel certain he will give us a break on the cost!! Yippeeee!!!

[yorkiesmiles]

Thank you so much for this update!! Sorry he has to wait until Thursday for the surgery and might not make it home until after Christmas - but there will be a New Year & a New Start for this little guy thanks to the generosity of dog lovers and your hard work!

I pray the vet gives you a break on the price - what a blessing that will be.

Thrilled to know that this little girl will be able to at least visit Reese! I can only imagine her face when her daddy told her all the good news.

Thanks for posting his picture - he is a cutie.

I'll be anxiously awaiting the outcome & info you get after the surgery.

May the Lord bless you for the work you are doing.

[kalina82]

Hope the surgery goes well on Thursday and he has a quick recovery!

[bettyeanne]

Thank you all for your encouragement and support! We are so anxious for Reese to have all this behind him and be on the road to recovery.

Kellie .... Trish & hubby came over last night and we talked through all the details and Reese will be staying overnight in the hospital. I have heard so much info I can't seem to process it all ... but I am happy that they will keep him to make sure he is tiptop before foster Mom brings him home. I would be mortified that I couldn't take care of him properly!

[ARCHIE]

Prayer's coming for Reece that Thursday brings only good news and
his leg can be repaired. That's wonderful the cost might be brought down.
Finger's crossed for you girls who do this work in making the helpless
feel loved and cared for. Bless all of you.

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by bettyeanne

Thank you all for your encouragement and support! We are so anxious for Reese to have all this behind him and be on the road to recovery.

Kellie .... Trish & hubby came over last night and we talked through all the details and Reese will be staying overnight in the hospital. I have heard so much info I can't seem to process it all ... but I am happy that they will keep him to make sure he is tiptop before foster Mom brings him home. I would be mortified that I couldn't take care of him properly!

That's great news. Its always best to monitor then over night in hospital and give them tons of pain meds so their comfy. They usually just sleep which is what we want so they stay calm and recover. The next day i'm sure he'll be perfectly fine to take home, maybe a little drowsy but that's ok. Make sure his foster mom has a crate set up for him or an expen. I have TONS of discharge instructions if you want them LOL i have it memorzied from repeating it everyday. PM me if you want them. I find that a lot of other places are lax in their discharge instructions and bad things can happen at home if the owners aren't informed enough.

[Doodlebug]

I am so happy that this baby is going back home where his family who loves him is waiting for him. I haven't heard of a rescue doing this before but I am so happy that your heart is in the right place and you can take the circumstances into consideration. The timing of the owner's accident and the pup's accident was a freaky thing and it's doubtful that this kind of financial burden would happen to him again. I'm a little low on cash right now but I'm going to look around and see if I have some items to donate to your shop. God Bless You and my prayers for the little one's quick recovery.