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Owner Surrender; April 4, 2007
Reason: Owner stated she was surrendering Tinkerbell because she was aggressive toward her older blind dogs. No previous medical record could be obtain, the owner could only state to me a friend gave her Tinkerbell and promised medical records but was never given them.
Visual Evaluation upon surrender: Appearance clean, coat soft to the touch, general health appeared to be good. No aggression seen toward other dogs, was more scared of them and would run and hide Very timid and scared of humans and would also run and hide. Would not eat well.
Vet evaluation: As he shaved one area he would see more and more lesions; severe bacterial infection of the skin, fungus present, and she seemed in severe pain when you touch her skin. Suspected some kind of severe burns which penetrated through several layers of her skin from either, chemicals, hot grease, boiling hot water etc....
Aggressive treatment to follow the next 30 days: Major antibiotics for 30 days, bath twice a week in Malaseb, LymDyp dips every 10 days, animax ointment applied daily.
May 14, 2007 update:
TINKERBELL IS FIGHTING OFF MAJOR INFECTION AND NOW NEEDS SKIN GRAFTS. PLEASE WE NEED YOUR HELP TO CONTINUE HELPING TINKERBELL. We are now looking at over $3,000.00 or more dollars in surgery to continue to help her heal. The next few months Tinkerbell will be in for a huge fight! Please keep her in your prayers and help us help her if you can just dig a tiny bit deeper to find some extra change that can help..........
************During the recovery of Tinkerbell we will be taking adoption application for her. If you are interested in possibly adopting Tinkerbell please have your Adoption Application on file. ************
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PLEASE HELP ME
Make your tax deductible donation today and help Tinkerbell
Or checks can be made payable to Pug Rescue of NC and mail to the following address:
P.O. Box 94 - Summerfield, NC 27358
(be sure to mention it is for Tinkerbell's health fund)
May 14, 2007 update:
Tinkerbell is in Surgery. They have to remove the huge scab on her back. It looks like a tortoise shell sitting on top of her back and she is in major pain. The burns were very very deep and when they remove this scab she will have to stay in the hospital for about 5 days in a sterile environment on heavy duty strong antibiotics. Please keep her in your prayers she makes it through this without major infection setting in.
Pictures before her surgery
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May 16, 2007 update:
Tinkerbell had her first Surgery today to remove the scabbed area from her back. Dr. Taylor said what he has prepared is called a granulation bed before the skin grafts begin. She will come home Thursday on strong antibiotics and ointment for her skin. Pictures to follow.......
PICTURE TAKEN DURING SURGERY TO REMOVE THE SCABBING
A special "thanks" to the Oak Ridge Village Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Art Taylor for helping Tinkerbell, and working with us on payment
May 17, 2007 update:
Tinkerbell come home today and surprisingly she seems to be in good spirits. She is eating and drinking well and will have to be kept separated from any other animals. For the next 10 days she will be on 34 mg Baytril twice a day and Derma-Clens cream applied several times a day to keep the affected area moist. She has a appointment to go back to the doctor and start the skin grafts on May 29, 2007 if everything goes as planned. Tinkerbell sends lots of pug kisses to all of you who are helping her through the worst times of her life.
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May 19, 2007 update:
Today her back is trying to scab up again in many places around the edges, but the center is remaining soft red and raw.
She doesn’t mind me spreading the cream on her back at all. I would have thought it would hurt her but she acts like it feels good. I think it must be itching some now and the slight rub feels good to her. In the mornings when I apply the cream the crushing comes off as I apply the cream.
Her spirits are high and she is very playful with me when I put her on my bed for a nap and some bonding time. She wiggles and tries to rub herself on me and licks my face non-stop as to say thank you over and over again. Finally she settles down on top of a pillow next to me for a nap. She continues to eat well and loves treat time!
May 25, 2007 update:
Tinkerbell continues to heal and feel better with each passing day. She needs so much of the cream I had to go back and buy another tub of it yesterday. I am trying to keep cleaning around the wound about every 2 to 4 hours to keep it nice and moist from drying out. She seems to love the cleaning and acts like it feel good for me to rub around the wound. She acts as if it itches and the rubbing is soothing to her. Five more days to go until the vet starts the skin grafts. Keep those prays for her coming, they certainly are working!
May 29, 2007 - skin graft surgery; update continued PAGE 2
"If Not For You"
I would've died that day if not for you.
I would've given up on life if not for your kind eyes.
I would've used my teeth in fear if not for your gentle hands.
I would have left this life believing that all humans don't care
Believing there is no such thing as fur that isn't matted,
skin that isn't flea bitten,
good food and enough of it,
beds to sleep on, and someone to love me,
to show me I deserve love just because I exist.
Your kind eyes, your loving smile, your gentle hands,
Your big heart saved me...
You saved me from the terror of the streets and the pound,
Soothing away the memories of my old life.
You have taught me what it means to be loved.
I have seen you do the same for other dogs like me.
I have heard you ask yourself in times of despair "Why do I
do it?"
When there is no more money, no more room, no more homes
You open your heart a little bigger,
stretch the money a little tighter
Make just a little more room...to save one more like me.
I tell you with the gratitude and love that shines in my eyes
In the best way I know how
Reminding you why you go on trying.
I am the reason ...
The dogs before me are the reason...
As are the ones who come after.
Our lives would've been wasted,
our love never given
We would have died if not for you.
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Tinkerbell's Heroes |
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Cindi Eicher
Jocelyn and Cliff Tichenor
Ernie, Anne & Steve Amann
Mr. Jess Mekeel
Robin and Doug Richert
Mary Carpenter
Joy Cupp
Lori Harrell
Ken Edwards
Danette Falcetano
Lois Kramm
Michelle Hansen
Pat Sturgeon-Diane Johnson,& our pugs, Max & Maggie
Lisa R Cecil
Matthew & Rita Watson
Charles McCauley
IN HONOR OF Sophie (aka Molly)The Ted B. Watts Family
Kathleen Weller
Angela Barker
Fred Parker
Linda Morrison
Joan Perry
Robin Bennett
Amy Foster
Lisa R Cecil
Carol Eddy
Jadelyn Kwik
Courtney Barbour
Marie Coleman
Bonnie Maurer
Steve and Jennifer Martin |
Jennifer Aubel
Deborah Peltier
Mark & Caroline Steed
Sandra Cremen
Kristen Hanna
Vicki Brkic
Joyce Rubinsohn
Melissa Triscari
Karen Orth
Cathy and Mike Sleva
Barbara Janetta
Michelle & Dolores Remsen
Linda O'Neill
Patricia Francetich
Brandi Hamer
Jill Porter
Lisa Ancarrow-Maltby
Robin Bennett
Patricia Hokensen
Kelli Gourley
Carol Eddy
Shannon Chaplain
Michalena Triscari
Ethel Araúz
Barry C Brown
Trudy & Donald Bock
Operation: Feed-A-Child,
Allison Harper
Heide Roland
Cliff and Jocelyn Tichenor
Robert Lesser |
Mayela Zamora
Tina Verceles
Dr. Art Taylor, D.V.M.
Chris & Ronnie
Grace Dawes
David Heckman
Jennifer Yates
Michelle Charvat
Carrie Pearce
Rachel Stern
Marian E Duffee
John and Linda Greene
Kacie Hoostal
Rosa McDonald
Amy Pallett
Cindy Lancaster
Elizabeth Gann
U.S. Marine & Stacey Marine
Pamela Wright
Lorraine Steele
Joretta Williams
Jennifer Kuehn
Karen Wilson
Jane Guzman
Carol Younce
Johnna Forrester
Kristen Fleming
Donna Haltiner
Katie Compain
Roxie Knoop
Kristian Martin |
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A special "Thank You" to little 12 year old Haily and her pug Baily for going around her neighborhood and collecting donations to help Tinkerbell!
You are a dear, wonderful caring child, bless you!
Neighbors who helped her help Tinkerbell Thank You!
Debi Clark, Norman & Jennifer Sharpe, Mrs. Thomas Brown, Sharon Clark, Gene, Donald Davis, Haily Lakes,
Kevin & Emily Lakes, Fred Thomason, Paige Stanley, Patti Mangin, Mitchell Marks
Tinkerbell gets a "Present" Thank You Roni and Jack
from: TINK-A-BELLA DREAMS
May 29, 2007 - skin graft surgery;
updates continued PAGE 2
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