Oh my goodness. Such horrible news. I am so sorry for all that you are going through, Aly. {{{HUG}}}
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Oh my goodness. Such horrible news. I am so sorry for all that you are going through, Aly. {{{HUG}}}
He's been panting for 30 mintues and its not hot. I think something really bad is wrong.
Any chance his panting is a reaction to some medication or sedation they did on him today to diagnose him? Poor Nookie, poor Aly.
Maybe he feels the heat WE'RE having up here all the way down there?
If everything happens tomorrow, and you give him to the owner's daughter, will you tell her she should report in to Pet Talk and let us all (and you, most of all) know how the poor sick boy is doing? Tell her there's a whole community who wants what's best for him, and maybe, if she did grow up with him, she does too.
This is really killing me. I don't think I've stopped crying all day. I went from thinking he was mine yesterday to finding out he's not mine today. Not only that, but he has health problems even more severe than I thought. I feel so sick.
He's not panting anymore. I was just about to call the emergency room.
I'll try to tell the story from what I know. It turns out the woman's husband did actually die. The husband she's with now is her second one. The woman is beside herself with grief because she's had the dog so long and he was part of the family with her first husband and daughter. They supposedly had him inside and it wasn't until the petsitter started watching him that he became outside (really don't know if I believe this). They showed the vet records from March where he had 6 teeth extracted and he was neutered. The only reason they neutered him was his prostate was enlarged. Well, too little too late. The vet is almost sure he has the cancer. They were not aware of any of his other medical issues. It is on record that they told the vet about excessive urinating in the house and the vet told them it was territorial. That must be one awful vet. The people said that the petsitter was a liar and really hard to deal with. They kicked her out of their house and said they wouldn't allow her to watch him ever again. Their daughter from Dallas was willing to drive right down and pick him up today if I would surrender him back to them. I had to think about it and I asked CJ if she thought they were truly going to care for him. She said yes. She met them in person and believed that he would be inside with the daughter and she would get him treated medically. When the parents return from Japan in October, they will be done with traveling and he will probably go back with them. But they said he will be inside. If CJ feels they will take care of him, I trust her judgement. I started thinking of Dessi, my childhood dog, and what would happen if the situation happened to me. I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt, but I will make them sign a contract of ours. I'm going to add a clause about him being indoors only and that I may check their vet records at any time.
Hopefully meeting the daughter will put the doubts you have to rest.
In all seriousness, it sounds like there are definately new clauses that need to be inserted for this special guy. Will you be reimbursed for today's vet expenses? After putting you through this, it seems like it's the least they could do.
Is the owner going to pursue any charges against the pet-sitter?
Good luck tomorrow--we'll be thinkin' about ya!
thanks :(
I'm gonna stay up all night with him.
Oh Aly! What a roller coaster ride this as all been. I think adding the extra clauses to the contract is a good idea. We will be thinking of you, Nookie and his family.
Aly, I feel so sorry for you. These people certainly have put you through the wringer. I'm not sure I would be as nice as you are being. You truly are a sweet, good person at heart. I commend you...you're a better person than I am.
My heart and thoughts go out to you and Nookie.
this has been one of the worst experiences of my life. those peopel were awful.
Did the daughter show up?? I hope she weasels out of it so you can keep him. Is the cancer operable?
the daughter wasn't with them when they met me. i have her phone # and address. they better not be lying to me. they weren't even happy to see their dog. they showed no emotion and he showed no emotion toward them either. they were so evil and stupid and rude.
Did they take him?
yes
after making me feel like @#$% on purpose
Did you HAVE to give him to them? I thought legally he was yours. I'm sorry if I'm making it more difficult on you, I'm just confused by the whole situation.
He was mine legally and it was my decision. From what I heard, they care about the dog and will take care of him so thats why Idecided yesterday that I would surrender him back to them. But I am extremely upset and hurt at the way they handled it today. I was a crying basket case and they didnt so much as tell me thank you for saving their dog's life and spending hundreds of dollars on vet bills after only having him a week. they did go out of their way to make me feel bad by saying comments on how much crap he's been through and how they're sorry he had to stay with me (yes they did say this to the dog).
i made them sign a contract with clauses that he has to be an inside dog and they have to fax vet records to my work every month. my vet told me that he has so many problems, there's probably nothing that can be done except making him comfortable and letting him live his life out. i dont think he's going to make it through the year.
i've barely stopped crying since yesterday. i have so much hurt inside that i really want to quit my job. i dont feel like i can handle this. i miss him so much. this whole situation is haunting me and i dont know what to do. i can't explain the hurt and pain i'm going through right now.
I'm really at a loss for words, Aly! That was very rude of them to make that comment, esp. when you sacrificed so much to save him.
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Aly, I'm so sorry. I do understand how you feel to a point. If you remember Mike and I had a similar situation with Tobey and we never got him back. My thoughts are with you and if you need to talk please call.
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And another couple from me! I am so sorry you are hurting so badly.
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Aly, you don't have to explain the hurt. We all feel very sad for you, but don't think you should quit your job - not now. Maybe just take a day or two off for "mental health" reasons. The animals need you, they need someone who will love them no matter what! That's you! That's your strength, and it's also why it hurts sometimes. But the joy - remember the joy first. All the pets you helped place into good, loving home, the kittens you raise, the pups you rehab - look, for just one minute, at Lolly when she's being wild-snarling-playing-monster-Lolly*. There, doesn't that help a little?
(*At Pet Talk Texas, Reese was a sweetie, but Lolly more shy for most of the weekend, but toward the end, I was with Aly and the dogs, and finally got to see Lolly play! She was hysterical! And Aly said - "There - that's the REAL Lolly!")
Thanks so much everyone for your support. I am doing better today due to several things:
1) I called and talked to CJ who had a 45 minute meeting with the people on Wednesday. She told me again that she was SURE they'd take care of him. She thinks they were in shock when they met me and basically felt like idiots for allowing someone so stupid to take care of their dog. But she said we will keep checking in on Nookie.
2) One of the phone bank volunteers from the telethon last weekend came in today with a card and a huge bag of candy for me. It made me feel so much better (even though I can't eat the candy cause I'm diabetic, heh). It was the effort she put into letting me know that I did a good thing that really made me happy. I don't even know the woman! Of course, I burst out crying right in front of her :rolleyes: Anyway, she's real cool and she's a groomer so I'm gonna send Reece to her. She even said she'd volunteer to come in once a week or month and groom our animals for free.
3) I got another old doggy to foster. He's a white mini Poodle. He was brought in today without an appointment and the person who works in Receiving said we couldn't take him in. The owner was in a dire situation (long story) so I said I'd foster the Poodle and find a rescue group for him. His name is Tyler and he's SO sweet with people, dogs, and cats. I looooove him. He's 11 yrs old. I already got him the signature leash and collar I buy all of my male fosters (the blue ones at PetSmart with the fake diamond studs). When I took him from that man this morning, we put him behind the desk with us. He was real scared and shy but he must have known I was the one who was taking him home because he stuck to my side like glue and was giving me kisses by the end of the day.
I think fate took over with Nookie and I feel like I did the right thing.
Thanks everyone for your support. I was at an emotional low yesterday. Sorry for my whining.
Aly,
I have been following the story with you and Nookie since the beginning. I am so sorry that you had to go through everything. I am glad that you feel better about your decision and I am sure CJ also would have stopped you if she felt you were not making the right decision.
Karen is completely right--you make SUCH a diffference in these animals lives and have helped so many. Please don't ever think differently!
And you never whined about it! Give your babies at home a hug and try to relax to take your mind away from the awfulness of this week.
We are behind you 100%.
They say everything happens for a reason, sometimes we just have to find that reason, even though it's not always easy.
I'm glad you have another dog to foster and take your mind off of the things that have been going on lately.
Take care of yourself and your new fosterbaby!
Thanks guys. It means so much to me that you understand my decision :)
Tyler is a goofball. He looooves Reece and keeps following him around but if Reece turns around, he takes off and runs back to me. He's also a little scared of the cats. Moby went up to him purring and he was scared stiff. All he could do was turn his head to the side as far as he could so he wouldn't have to look at the C-A-T! There was a mean cat in his old home who bullied him so thats why he's scared of them. Lolly is glad to have a dog in the house who she can be the boss of. Little Nookers had her scared. When I got home yesterday without Nookie for the first time, she kept peering behind me making sure he wasn't going to pop out at her. Reece is also glad to have another Poodle in the house. He's strutting around trying to show Tyler the ropes.
Yikes, Tyler is panting pretty hard in his sleep. Its not hot in here at all!! Maybe he's just nervous. Gosh, I get so scared around older dogs because I always think there's something wrong.
I'm going to attach a pic of Tyler. My camera is all of a sudden not blurry anymore. This pic was just a test pic. I'll take more later. (Doesn't he look like a little lamb?)
Tyler is a cutie. I'll bet he's just nervous in a new place. Shawna and Billy do that everytime there is a thunderstorm. I'm sure he'll be fine. But I do know what you mean about older dogs. I get really hyper when Dudley doesn't react the way I want him to.
awww!
give him a hug for me!
Me too!:D :)
Tyler is so cute!! he and Reese look so adorable to together!
As hard as it was to give Nookie back, you may not have been able to help Tyler is he was there. Things do happen for a reason, and now two pups will be taken care of intheir old age, instead of just one.
Add me to the list of people he is getting hugs from!!
Wonderful!!! Give the cutie a hug from me, too!Quote:
Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
Things do happen for a reason, and now two pups will be taken care of intheir old age, instead of just one.
Wow...I miss a few days of this thread so much has transpired. Aly, I really think you made the right decision where Nookie was concerned, hard as it was. As much as you loved him and wanted to care for him throughout his illness, it didn't appear he was a good match for the rest of your family. If these people, nasty as they were, cared enough for him to follow thorough with being persistant to get him back there is undoubtably some affection for him. Sounds as if they have the means to continue his medical treatment as well. There are many more babies that need your love and help as Tyler appearing just when he did proves. Yes Tyler does look like a little lamb....Aly's little lamb.
My thoughts exactly Rachel!!! And.........(GASPING FOR BREATH HERE..........) I am IN LOVE with Tyler! Oh Aly, the absolutely sweetest dogs cross your path. Tyler looks so very much like my toy poodle, Pumpkin (RB), although Pumpkin was a pale orange in color. Hey, 11 years old is still young for a poodle! :) My Pumpkin lived to be 17! What were the circumstances for Tyler being surrendered? Oh my, it certainly is good that you are halfway across the country. This is about the 10th dog that you have fostered and/or posted a pic of that made me weak in the knees. Please, more details about Tyler! He certainly is a precious one!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally posted by Rachel
Wow...I miss a few days of this thread so much has transpired.
I'll start a new Tyler thread after dinner :D
He's the SWEETEST wittle lamb! (hehe you have to talk baby talk to him cause he's just too sweet not to).
I get home from vacation and.....
Oh My God! Aly! I'm in tears here. I can't breathe. I cannot even imagine what you went thru. I'm so sorry.
(((HUGS)))
But I wanted to tell you that I understand.
And Tyler is so cute. :)
I have great news. I talked to the daughter today who has him and she is VERY nice! She wanted to know every detail of how my vet said to care for him. And she let me know several times how much she appreciates what I did. I feel so much better.
YAY FOR GOOD NEWS!!!!!
This thread has been so emotional and I am glad to see that it is ending happily... like Cincy's mom said.. things may not have worked out like they did for Tyler if Nookie was therre.. and I am glad you are able to keep in touch with the daughter.. Tyler is an adorable "widdle wamb" :D *HUGS FOR TYLER FROM ME TOO*
That makes Mike and I feel loads better aly, thanks for letting us know!!
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Originally posted by aly
I have great news. I talked to the daughter today who has him and she is VERY nice! She wanted to know every detail of how my vet said to care for him. And she let me know several times how much she appreciates what I did. I feel so much better.
That is wonderful to hear Aly. :D ((HUGS))
I am usually on the cat side of things, but something made me read this entire thread this morning.
Aly, you have got to be the greatest person!!! How wonderful the world would be, if there were more people like you!
When all is said and done, and it was a long way from "there" to "here" - I am glad you received the call from the owner's daughter. What you wanted was for Nookie to receive the care and love that he deserved. It sounds as though the daughter now realizes all that has happened and wants to take good care of Nookie. I hope that you continue to get good reports about Nookie.
And now you have Tyler who looks like a real sweetheart.
In all of this, Aly, I hope that you will take good care of yourself. My niece is an insulin dependent diabetic and I know first hand, that stress is not a good thing for diabetics!
God love you for having the "passion" for animals and it is obvious they sense this right away. I will continue to send you all good thoughts for all of the animals that are in your care.