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On my way to work this morning....
« on: August 19, 2006, 02:17:00 pm »
[color:"red"]WARNING: THIS THREAD COTAINS GRAPHIC PICTURES!!!  [/color]

I decided to go the way I almost never go.  I guess there is a reason for everything.  I brought along a couple of pieces of toast for breakfast-I almost never do that either.  I pulled up to a stop sign and this little skinny black dog came up to my car.  He was hungry and looking for a hand out.  I felt badly for him, but when he turned his head I knew I had to get him, so I gave him my peice of toast to get him in the car.  It looks as if he had been attacked by another dog or something and it nearly ripped one of his ears off.  It is very badly infected and the ear canal is definitely affected.  I'm not sure if we can save him, but we'll try.  He is probably around 6-8  months old,his adult teeth are in but his "boy parts" aren't totally mature.

He's on antibiotics and is comfortable for now.  We are going to get another vet to evalutate his ear, most likely he will loose it because of the ear canal being so badly infected.  He'll probably need an ablation on that one ear.  Once his fever comes down, we'll sedate him and clean it up really well and take a much better look at it as well.  If he pulls through, he is going to have a long road of recovery ahead of him.   I need to think of a name for him, even if he doesn't make it, he still needs a name.

I'll update when I can.
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Re: On my way to work this morning....
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2006, 02:26:07 pm »
Poor Guy! An angel must have been watching out for him and sent you to him
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Re: On my way to work this morning....
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2006, 02:27:35 pm »
 That's so sad but lucky for him you came along. I hope he'll be OK.

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Re: On my way to work this morning....
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2006, 03:20:07 pm »
I thank God for angels like you...It is nice to know that others are looking out for the homeless, strays, & "unwanteds"...It makes my burden easier to carry & does my heart good to know that I, & people like me, have backup out there...Thank you & God bless you & all of yours. :-*

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Re: On my way to work this morning....
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2006, 04:07:30 pm »
I'm so glad you were able to help this guy out.  I hope everything works out for the best for him and he finds himself a nice home.


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Re: On my way to work this morning....
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2006, 07:18:23 am »
I am thinking that if ever a dog needed to be named Lucky- this one is it, because you found him. I am so glad that you decided to help him and take him in and god bless you. I wish that there were more people like you in the world.

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« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2006, 10:11:37 am »
What a big heart you have. Thanks for looking out for a pup in nedd. Sending healing thoughts to the poor guy.

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Re: On my way to work this morning....
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2006, 01:30:19 am »
Oh, thanks so much for taking him in!  He is so lucky you changed your routine!

If he pulls through but loses the ear, I'm thinking you need to name him Van Gogh!  ;D

Or Vincent. You could call him Vinny for short! hahhaha! Great idea, Holly. (Of course)

And, you are SO awesome for doing this! He really needed you and he found you! YAAAAAAAAY!

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Re: On my way to work this morning....
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2006, 01:34:01 am »
It makes me smile knowing there are people like you in this world.
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« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2006, 03:52:26 am »
I like the name Evander...And you could call him Van for short.   ;D  He's a lucky little boy for sure!

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Re: On my way to work this morning....
« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2006, 04:32:23 am »
I love the name Van for him!!!!  And this just shows that there are no coincedences!!  Good luck to you and VAN!!
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Re: On my way to work this morning....
« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2006, 05:40:57 am »
How's "Van" doing today?  Is he going to make it?  He is so very blessed to have you as his own personal angel!!!

Fingers and paws crossed for him!!!

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Re: On my way to work this morning....
« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2006, 02:13:07 pm »
I've been calling him Vincent.  I didn't even think of Evander!  I may have to reconsider...

He is doing well today.  He had his first of probably many surgeries.  We are doing our best to save the ear, he probably can't hear out of that one, but if we can save the ear canal, it would be best.  In case he continues to make wax, then it will have an escape route instead of getting backed up.

Here are some pictures both right after his surger and post op in his recovery cage:

Warning, slightly graphic pictures follow!

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Re: On my way to work this morning....
« Reply #13 on: August 21, 2006, 02:18:55 pm »
He has the sweetest face and I think Van fits him for a name.  He's so lucky to have found you.  I hope that you are able to save his ear.  Please keep us updated.
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Re: On my way to work this morning....
« Reply #14 on: August 22, 2006, 05:27:47 am »
You're such a great person!
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