Thank you, Thank you, Thank you

I was so happy to hear that sweet Daisy is home with you now. Prayers will continue as long as needed for all of you until everyone is home and well. Perry, you keep up the good job getting well, ya hear? :D

Dear Jackie, as I mentioned on the phone, having a tragedy like this happen to any Pet Talker is like having it happen to one of our one. My knees buckled when I read the news. Our hearts broke for you, knowing the up hill battle that lay ahead, thinking of our beloved, darling Schnauzer pups so terribly injured, in pain and fighting for life, not to mention yours' and Don 's fears and devestation. We all did our best to send to all of you in San Diego our love, strength and support. We sent God our prayers. But most of all I think it was YOUR incredible devotion and love for Daisy and Perry that pulled them through. They are real fighters, just like their Mom and Dad; I think they fought so hard for you and Don and for each other. I am just jumping with joy and so incredibly happy to learn how well the kids are doing: Daisy home, Perry on the mend. My heart is about 100 lbs. lighter! You are such a dear, wonderful friend and, well, I don't think I have felt such relief in many a year! Bless you, Don, your wonderful, devoted children who helped you so through all of this and to Daisy, Perry, you are our heroes!! Get well soon and come home Perry! I know Daisy misses her brother! Love, Sandra

Jackie and Don, I think we are all very slowly starting to exhale. What a trying time for you two! I really do believe that God gave us animals in the first place for our pleasure and enjoyment and saw the sorrow of so many people here at PT and all over that He has answered our prayers out of His love for all of us. I know you must feel that a dark cloud is slowly moving away from overhead. It was wonderful to get to talk with you on the phone yesterday, although I would have liked for the circumstances to be different. We all rejoice with you at this wonderful news!

Jackie and Don,

I am just so incredibly happy for Daisy & Perry. I've been
looking at the pictures of them that Logan posted. I know
they're not "out of the woods" yet, but (Praise God), they look
to be feeling stronger. Jackie, I swear I couldn't have been
more upset about this whole terrible mess, than if it were one
of my own blood family member's pets.What Candy says is
true, Pet Talkers ARE like family . So glad to know that Daisy
is home & big brother Perry hopefully to follow soon.
Prayers & positive thoughts continue for a full recovery.

As I read all the posts, I can't get over how many of you were affected in the exact same way I was by this event. There isn't a deeper, truer love for ones dogs than that of Jackie and Don and I think that each of us has recognized our own devotion and relationship in the one that Jackie and Don have for Daisy and Perry. It is a bond that can not be explained and only understood and felt by those of us who know it personally.

Our hearts are a little less heavy tonight and so very grateful for the progress made. Our prayers will continue.

God bless Jackie and Don and Daisy and our brave boy Perry.

I think I have some very good news. Don saw Perry today and talked to Dr. Valentine (our other Vet) he explained a little more what happened, he said the Pitbull must have had him by the throat and chest and shook him and clamped on and it caused his heart to float because his lungs were deflated.

NOW THE GOOD NEWS
Dr. Valentine ( he is so kind, he has a perfect name) told Don Perry was doing well and just maybe he could come home tomorrow. He told Don you really love that dog don't you? Don said of course I do. He said well I was watching you through the one way window combing him and talking and loving him.
Then they put Perry on the table and Don said he took about a 5 minute pee and ate like a horse.

Daisy is doing well at home, she wouldn't eat for a while, but tonight she ate really good. She don't like taking her medicine and not good at drinking water so I dip my finger in the water a million times and she licks it. What we won't do for our pups. lol
It makes me sad to see her limp so bad, but the alternative is worse. Dr. Valentine said not to put her in the big bed, in case she fell, but this afternoon she and I spent a few hours on the big bed since I could watch her and she loved it. She def don't like the megaphone she has to wear. She is back to her independent self, no kisses for me, but plenty for our Grandson, Chris. lol

We know we love our pets, but we really don't know it until something threatens their life. I have to say I felt guilty for what happened to them, I was always telling Daisy don't worry, I will never let anything happen to you when we were in bed. We never even took them for walks in the Neighborhood for fear of them being attacked, let alone attacked in their own yard.
Please, please never take anything for granted, be aware, make sure your pet is safe and show them all the love you can give.
Again thank you all so much for your love and devotion.
Jackie

What wonderful news that Perry may get to come home tomorrow. What a brave heart that one has. Daisy too. Prayers will continue.

How wonderful that the doc a. recognized how much Don loves Perry and
b. Says maybe Perry can come home!

What a miracle baby he is - heroic and strong enough to survive, too!

dear jackie and don...and of course perry and miss daisy,
i cannot express how i have felt for all of you this weekend...i have been watching for updates non-stop....i am so glad to hear and see,(even if miss daisy doesn't find the photos flattering!!) how much they have improved....i bet those were the best photos any of us have seen in a long while!!!!!!!!!
i know they still have a long recovery...however, it sounds like its' all uphill from here!!!!(i mean that in a good sense!!)
hugs and prayers for you all....i iwsh i was better with words....

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Originally posted by jackiesdaisy1935

Please, please never take anything for granted, be aware, make sure your pet is safe and show them all the love you can give.
Again thank you all so much for your love and devotion.
Jackie

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Thank you jackie, for reminding us all how preciuos our pets are. It is sometimes easy to let the girls out into our fenced backyard and think they will be fine. Truth is a fence doesn't keep all the bad stuff out and the good stuff in.

So glad to hear things continue to go well. I hope perry does make it home soon!

I AM SOOO EXCITED!!!! What wonderful news that Perry may be able to come home so soon!! His recovery will come so much faster to while he is in his own home!!! I can't stop smiling I am so happy and hurt for you guys..... **We love yall and will keep prayin**:)

Oh Jackie! What great news. We'll be keeping our fingers and paws crossed that today will be the "big day!":) I know how devoted Perry is to Daisy and how much he misses her! Please give Daisy and a hug and kiss! Love to you, Don and the family Jackie! Can't wait to hear more good news! Sandra

This is great news, Jackie! Just Great! I am so happy to hear that Perry may be coming home today.

Do not feel guilty about what happened. It was not in any way yours or Don's fault. Your yard was secure and safe for the schnauzers and accidents happen. Perry and Daisy are very fortunate that you came home when you did and that you were able to get them the care they needed.

Sorry Daisy is limping, but hopefully, it will get better soon.

We love you all and are so excited about the good news!

The news just keeps getting better! Thanks for the update Jackie!!! :D :D :D

Jackie & Don
I was away this weekend and when I read what had happened, I was in shock. I didn't know what to say. I literally stopped breathing as I read the posts. I am so sorry that you guys had to go through this. It must be awful to have one of your worse fears come to life. I am so glad that your kids were not killed in this vicious attack. I know they have a long road ahead of them and I know that you will be with them every step of the way. God bless the little babies. I am so glad they are going to make it.
I saw pictures of the fence. I can't believe how bad those dogs wanted through there. And I read somewhere that you guys have to repair the fence yourselves. Unbelievable. How much room do you have on the outside of the fence? Maybe you can put electric barbwire on the outside of the fence. If the pit bulls are still there, if they try to come through again, maybe a nice shock will make them think twice. God, I hope the pit bulls are not still there. How awful for you guys. My heart aches for you all. I'll keep praying for you guys.
Beth
P.S. Once your kids are well on their way to recovery, have you guys thought about seeking the advice of a lawyer?