Star

[cyber-sibes]

Hi PT friends,
It's been a while since I posted regularly, but I till visit often. Many of you know Star from our "Star & Sherman" days. Star is now 12/12, and having a rough summer. I think it's time to ask her PT friends for some pawsitive thoughts, and maybe a pawrayer or two.

The past couple months she has been progressively more lethargic, had ongoing bowel problems, lost 10 lbs, & gotten very tipsy. She's being treated for IBD (Inflamatory Bowel Disorder), & responded fairly well to the treatment as far as getting her bowels functioning properly again. But she's losing muscle at an alarming rate, she can't go up steps anymore, has difficulty getting up & coordinating her walking. The vet gave her a anabolic steroid shot last week and we are seeing a promising response - she's moving in & out of the house several times a day and seems more like herself - responsive to us talking to her. He thinks its neuro-muscular degeneration, which means the damage is irreversible. He said the good news is that she isn't in any pain, & her joints, heart & lungs are all in great shape. As long as she responds well to the steroids, he says we can bring her in about once a month for a shot to help her.

So that is what we are hoping for - that she will keep responding to the steroids & prednizone that she's on, and can have a good quality of life for quite a long time yet. A few weeks ago I didn't think she'd make it thru the next month, but we feel more optimistic now that she's responding to the treatments.

Thanks for sending some good vibes her way!
A couple pics - 1st: how she;'s looked most of the summer
2: after the IBD treatment started

[Karen]

Awww, pretty Star, you'll be in our prayers.

[MoonandBean]

Aww Star...you are always one of my favorite huskies. I will add you to my prayers and ask Stryker to watch over you from his ski mountain on Rainbow Bridge.

[chocolatepuppy]

Pawsitive thoughts and prayers headed Stars way. Hopefully she'll be around for a long time to come Pat.

[lizbud]

Sorry to hear that. Star will be in my prayers. Those shots kept
Buddy active & happy for a long time. I hope it's the same with Star.

[Husky_mom]

sorry to hear that... let´s hope the shots keep her up for a longer while..

best vibes for her...

[Cinder & Smoke]

> rinnnnng <

{Herro?
God's Office, Bowser speakin ... What'cha need?}

Bowz! It's US --- we need God - rite now ... trubble wiff STAR!

{OK, I'll fetch Him fur ya --- but try to calm down ...
Da Big Guy has been werkin on her case fur a while ... I think Sherman
sounded da furst alert. We all hopped onna Silver Klowd and Tubby & PeaNut flew
us all over to da Island. God had his Big Book and they figgered out Star
has a telemetry problem --- gettin static between the front & rear ends.
Sounds like what was goin bad in MY systems. Here's God.}

YESsssss, you Pups > rang < ??

HI God - sorrie to bother You, but STAR is awful important to a lotta us.
Can You get he back onna road to feelin Good again?

You Guys keep the Pawrayers flowing, and We'll do everything possible
fur that Pretty Girl.

THANKS God!!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

[cyber-sibes]

Thanks everyone. Phred, you got me in tears, but that's ok. Sure do miss our furkids, good thing they're looking out fur all of us from the RB. We knew we could count on the pawrayer line pups.
sending hugs & kisses

> rinnnnng <

{Herro?
God's Office, Bowser speakin ... What'cha need?}

Bowz! It's US --- we need God - rite now ... trubble wiff STAR!

{OK, I'll fetch Him fur ya --- but try to calm down ...
Da Big Guy has been werkin on her case fur a while ... I think Sherman
sounded da furst alert. We all hopped onna Silver Klowd and Tubby & PeaNut flew
us all over to da Island. God had his Big Book and they figgered out Star
has a telemetry problem --- gettin static between the front & rear ends.
Sounds like what was goin bad in MY systems. Here's God.}

YESsssss, you Pups > rang < ??

HI God - sorrie to bother You, but STAR is awful important to a lotta us.
Can You get he back onna road to feelin Good again?

You Guys keep the Pawrayers flowing, and We'll do everything possible
fur that Pretty Girl.

THANKS God!!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

[cassiesmom]

My heart dropped when I saw this thread. Huge prayers for dear beautiful Star.

I lit a candle for Star...http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...ng&cid=9170257

[cyber-sibes]

Cassie & Elyse, thank you, it's beautiful!

I lit a candle for Star...http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...ng&cid=9170257

[bobsmom]

Hope she responds well to the treatment and you have a comfortable long stay wit us!

[Freedom]

Prayers and positive thoughts for dear Star from Rhode Island.

er, I mean from the mainland RI!

[wolf_Q]

I'm sorry to hear beautiful Star has been having troubles this summer. I'm glad that she isn't in pain though and she's responding well to treatments. I'll keep her in my thoughts, keep us updated on her progress. I'm sure Star has a long time left with you guys.

[shais_mom]

lots of thoughts and prayers on the way!

[4 Dog Mother]

So sorry to hear about Star. She has a special place in our hearts as being one of the original Findlay Dog Park gang - both for Pet Talk and locals. Of course, I remember her with Rosie, and then for a short time Cosmos and then Sherman. It will be hard to let another one go but it sounds like the shots will give you more time with her. We will keep you both and Star in our prayers.