Helping Jonny Walker

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I do believe they have raised all of the money needed for the down payment of $2500!!!
I happen to know this because my friend (as I stated earlier, the one who has the cat, G, that I watched) donated the remaining amount when she got through tonight. She is awesome!!!

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WOW! This is absolutely the most amazing thing In the WORLD!!! I am making the card to take tomorrow with the comments of good wishes, thoughts and prayers I have collected here in this thread.. Whoever this person is, do you think she would mind if I just added her as Anonymous Angel? She deserves a place on that card after a donation like that!

To everyone else, I have went through this entire thread and written down your comments of prayers, thoughts, well wishes, love ect and put your screen name here under the brief comment and as Karen suggested your location so they can see how far this has went so far. I still want to add several comments that have been posted since I wrote them all down and add this wonderful anonymous angel if Taz gives the go ahead.. Then I can finish it up and hopefully post it for everyone to see..Print it out and have it ready to go in the morning..

I SO want to meet JW tomorrow but if he is in surgery, I will not complain one bit... I will be happy for him to be getting the care he needs, maybe I will get to meet him some other time.

Laura, my friend saw your post and said she would love for you to add her to the card. Her name is Brandi and she is in Delaware. :D

Thank you so much for doing this for us, Laura. We really appreciate it! :)

Laura, please add my prayers and love to Jonny!

Dear Jonny Walker
Once upon a time someone abandoned you
And you came upon a good place to call home
Your sweet hound eyes, and soft floppy ears
Match the gentleness of your demeanor
And three families adopted you or you them
Making friends and better neighbors of them all
Then it happened,
Your newfound happiness and sweetness
Betrayed you as the small humans
(We are ashamed they are our species)
Hurt you so badly.
But because of the love you have brought them
Your people reached out
And you have been in our prayers and thoughts,
All around this big world
And we will all be asking angels to guide
The surgeon's sure hands
As he does the work that helps you
On the road to recovery
Back to health and free from pain again.
Stay strong, dear heart, and know we love you
Even if we, strangers once, have never been thumped
By your wagging tail.

I got this e-mail from Trish and wanted to share with everyong here.


Hey Kev,

I am still at work but getting ready to go. Just before I planned to leave a few minutes ago, I checked my voice mail and had three messages. I returned these calls and just now, at 8:19 pm, I got one donation for $900!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got another one for $25 with the same person giving another $50 on Friday when he gets paid.

We now have collected a total of $2525 in the last 24-48 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have just emailed Dr. Kergosien. Surgery will be tomorrow. I had to send this to you before I walk out to update you. Please let Kelly know for me and Jason as well. I am so happy for you. Had to share the great news.

Trish

But lets keep in mind there will still be cost involved for his aftercare. So we still need donations. God Bless each and everyone of you.

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Laura, my friend saw your post and said she would love for you to add her to the card. Her name is Brandi

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Consider it done Taz, she is sure an angel!

Got you too Catty!

OMG! LES big time! PT is amazing. Thank you Karen for cross posting this as I never come over to the Dog side. This merits EVERYONE on PT knowing about it...heck everyone in the WORLD to know it. The power of love on PT is amazing. It's the only thing that keeps me from wanting to inflict the same damage to that so called "child". He's in for a very dark life. I get paid tomorrow and will call with a donation.
Laura, who rocks? That would be YOU! Thanks so much for "representing"! You are all that is good and kind in the world. Kisses for JW from me. God bless you all!
Claudia & Calvin
SF

The card is done, printed out and in my purse for in the morning.. I don't know that I will even have time to check in here in the morning before I leave so I wanted to post it for everyone to see.. I probably mistakes, I am sure there has to be since I had this idea rather late and it was a hurry up job.... Sorry for any mispellling or mistakes.. Remember, it is the thought that counts and hopefully JW won't hold it against me! LOL!

Now to see how big or small this shows up here.. the one I am taking is full size, printed on 8X10 photo paper.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...RDforPTjpg.jpg

I am off to bed, I have had a really full day today...

dang, I'm too late to have you add me to the card...
Give him a pet for me, okay?

Laura, please give Jonny Walker some gentle kisses from me and tell him we all love him. Thank you so much for going. I pray for a wonderful trip for you as our PT representative. Please put my name on the card. It's Terry. Can't wait to hear about this when you get back!!

So glad to hear this is a 24 hour center. I pressed one for emergency, got a young lady that connected me to Trish's voice mail. I look forward to making a donation tomorrow to wonderful, sweet Jonny.

Is there an update on Johnny yet? i only just discovered this thread,the people here are truly amazing, always knew that, and to those monsters they call children and their parents, i hope they throw the book at them, this is disgusting, and that is putting it mildly.

Get well little sweet Johnny, you are in our thoughts down under, and we hope that all will be well with you again and soon you will be painfree and wagging your tail in happiness.

I'm on there!!! Thanks, Laura!! :) :) :)

I would like to donate, but I may not be able to do so right now. I will continue to follow this thread, and Jonny Walker is in my prayers. :love:

Hey Everyone,

Each and every one of you are terrific. May God bless you all and all of your pets. We have been on the phone and e-mailing everyone we know. The response is overwhelming. We truly appreciate all of the love, support, and prayers. Kev, thanks for keeping me updated. You are doing great. Jason, you are wonderful. Karen, Trish, and everyone, from the bottom of our hearts, Thank You. We continue to pray for you JW. PT's, when you visit JW, please send our hugs and kisses. We LOVE you JW!!!!

:love:Kelly, :love:Shannon, and :love:Lady Bug

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Originally Posted by carole

Is there an update on Johnny yet? i only just discovered this thread,the people here are truly amazing, always knew that, and to those monsters they call children and their parents, i hope they throw the book at them, this is disgusting, and that is putting it mildly.

Get well little sweet Johnny, you are in our thoughts down under, and we hope that all will be well with you again and soon you will be painfree and wagging your tail in happiness.

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Yes, he'll be having surgery tomorrow morning, Carole!

I just joined Pet Talk after reading Jonny's story and seeing the wonderful community here helping him and the people that love him. Bravo to all of you for working so hard for this sweet boy, I have shared his story with all my contacts. Thank you, prayers and love to JW.

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Originally Posted by Kev68

Shais_mom,
We thank you for your Prayers and Rest Assure this will not be swept under the rug.

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I certainly didn't get that impression reading your posts and phred's commentary that he talked to them himself. Just saying' IF! Good Luck and GODSPEED!
get well soon Johnny Walker!

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Originally Posted by shais_mom

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I certainly didn't get that impression reading your posts and phred's commentary that he talked to them himself. Just saying' IF! Good Luck and GODSPEED!
get well soon Johnny Walker!

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shais_mom I do apologize if gave you the wrong impression, I just sent you a PM on why I put that in bold. And thank you cause I feel we will need all the luck we can get to get these kids brought to justice.

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Originally Posted by Kev68

shais_mom I do apologize if gave you the wrong impression, I just sent you a PM on why I put that in bold. And thank you cause I feel we will need all the luck we can get to get these kids brought to justice.

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no worries :)
All's well!

A lot of my friends were stirred up after posting this on facebook... we all send our wishes and hope that things will be taken care of with these children. It's so great to hear the surgery can happen... I hope everything goes great. JW is such a little trooper and that first picture of him on here just haunts me every time I think about this... What a sweet sweet boy JW seems to be... Good luck little buddy <3

For those who were unable to find Jonny-Walker on facebook I found it and decided to paste it here http://bn-in.facebook.com/photo.php?...19462211408562
They are doing an incrediable job Helping us get his story makes you want to cry. Thank All of You at the La. Veterinary Referral Center for all the love and care you have given Jonny Walker

I'm so glad to hear that Jonny Walker will be having his surgery tomorrow.:) I hope that everything will go well and that he'll recover quickly. PT people are amazing and I'm so glad to hear that Laura will be able to represent PT tomorrow when she goes to see him.:) Many more prayers and positive thoughts are going out to JW.

I am in shock. I can just imagine the poor friendly doggy who was knocked while he was blindly trusting any human :( If we can call human people who can do that.

Everyone is amazing. I wish full success for the surgery and quick recovery to Jonny Walker.

"Trish" sort of 'slipped into' Pet Talk without a lot of fuss ...

WELCOME to "Sam06" otherwise known as "Trish" :)

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Originally Posted by Sam06

I signed up for this website last night in order to be able to give
an update from our hospital on Johnny Walker.

Everyone worked today to secure donations towards the continuing care and need for surgery for Johnny. I have received $1600 between
yesterday and today in phone call transactions for Johnny.

I contacted a local radio station and told the story and asked for it to be mentioned.

I will also reach out to our local Chamber of Commerce as we are business members with them
and will ask them to notify all of the Chamber members of this need.

The Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center is owned by three doctors:
Dr. David Kergosien, Dr. Elizabeth Kergosien and Dr. Kenneth Arceneaux.

Dr. David Kergosien is a diplomate with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He has offered to volunteer his time and surgical skills to
perform this surgery. We are working very closely with the owners and all donors to make this happen.

We are still taking and in need of donations.
Anyone interested in donating may call our main number, 985-626-4862 and ask for Trish.
I am handling all of the transactions to keep things simple and consistent. In the event that someone calls and I am not here (like at night), the receptionists are taking names and numbers and I am returning calls. I will be in the office all day on Thursday and Friday.

I will keep everyone posted on this site.

/s/ Trish, on behalf of Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center, Mandeville, LA

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Originally Posted by PupDawg

I just joined Pet Talk after reading Jonny's story and seeing the wonderful community here helping him and the people that love him. Bravo to all of you for working so hard for this sweet boy, I have shared his story with all my contacts. Thank you, prayers and love to JW.

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One of my FB pals joined too :) Welcome Pupdawg :)

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Originally Posted by Taz_Zoee

I wish I could, trust me. But she's all the way over in Delaware!!!

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Cindy - I am totally blown away by the generosity of your friend Brandi. I wish I knew where in Delaware she lives - I would personally visit her and give her the biggest hug anyone could imagine. What a wonderful person she is to do this.

Laura - your part in this is amazing also - to take time out to go see Jonny - or at least go to the clinic to deliver all the well wishes in person. Amazing!

I don't believe that I've ever seen such a response as this, in the time that I have been a PT member. I am so proud to be part of this community of wonderful, caring and compassionate people. As promised, I will also make a donation when I receive my August check.

We're all pulling for you Jonny. Get better soon, and know that people from all over the world are in your corner and praying for a full recovery. :love: Gentle {{{hugs}}} from the crew here in Delaware.........

Hey Kev and Jason,

This is absolutely amazing! People from around the world have responded. Every time I turn on the computer, there is another post. It brings tears to my eyes, along with a huge smile on my face. :) I will be sending in some more money today as I got paid. I cannot wait for JW to get home. I am keeping copies of all of the responses, and making up a scrapbook for keepsake. The cards are so cute. To all PT'rs, Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center Staff, WE LOVE YOU!!! :love::love::love:

Kelly

Prayers and loving good wishes for Jonny Walker. It is so nice to read of all the love and care and assistance being sent to him.

What kind of people are these who have brought up their CHILDREN to do things like that to a sweet, friendly, helpless animal?

I just lit a candle for this dear doggie: http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...g&cid=11246062

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Originally Posted by Taz_Zoee

I do believe they have raised all of the money needed for the down payment of $2500!!! :D :D
I happen to know this because my friend (as I stated earlier, the one who has the cat, G, that I watched) donated the remaining amount when she got through tonight. She is awesome!!! :D :D

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Cindy,

I'm just seeing this now. That is so great! I'm sure the donations will keep pouring in but getting to this point was SO critical for Jonny! MANY MANY THANKS to you and your friend! :love:

I posted this on my Facebook account; and also the Bichon Forum and the Prius Chat Forum. I know several folks said they would donate.

Including one Bichon Owner from Singapore!

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Originally Posted by Freedom

I posted this on my Facebook account; and also the Bichon Forum and the Prius Chat Forum. I know several folks said they would donate.

Including one Bichon Owner from Singapore!

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It's good to see the best in people after we had to hear of the worst in people.

When this thread first started I shed tears of anger, sorrow and disgust at what happened. And now I am shedding tears of joy at how so many people from all over the world came together and pulled through to help this wonderful dog. :D :D :D

More thoughts and prayers going out for Jonny today. Bless him and all the people that are praying for him and helping him. He is such a sweetheart of a boy. His Facebook picture is so pitiful. When is his actual surgery? Does anyone know?

I can not wish for anything more than I am wishing that justice is done here. I look forward to these hateful kids being punished and their parents punished as well. No one should be able to get away with something like this. That poor little doggie had no idea why anybody did this to him. Blast those kids and their families where it hurts!!! I hope they pay dearly. The oldest boy needs to be locked up before he does this again and again. Next on his agenda are people. Get him now!!! :mad: :mad: :mad:

This statement from the facebook page really gives me hope that JW will
be cared for and protected from abuse for the rest of his life. He deserves
(as all dogs do) a loving and caring home of his very own.

"Johnny Walker has a good home arranged for him after his recovery from surgery at our hospital. He will become an inside dog, and, there is no doubt, be spoiled rotten. We’ll keep you posted on his progress."

Best of luck with the surgery today Jonny Walker.:)

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Originally Posted by Daisy and Delilah

More thoughts and prayers going out for Jonny today. Bless him and all the people that are praying for him and helping him. He is such a sweetheart of a boy. His Facebook picture is so pitiful. When is his actual surgery? Does anyone know?

I can not wish for anything more than I am wishing that justice is done here. I look forward to these hateful kids being punished and their parents punished as well. No one should be able to get away with something like this. That poor little doggie had no idea why anybody did this to him. Blast those kids and their families where it hurts!!! I hope they pay dearly. The oldest boy needs to be locked up before he does this again and again. Next on his agenda are people. Get him now!!! :mad: :mad: :mad:

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I'm right with you on this Terry. I hope the kid/kids and family have to be financially responsible for all of Jonny's expenses, and that the child receives the most severe punishment that is allowed by law. I hope that the knowledge of what a hated individual he is, by people around the world, haunts him for the rest of his days on Earth. No - this is not a forgiving or Christian-like attitude - but this individual is not deserving of any forgiveness for this despicable act of cruelty that he imposed upon this sweet and innocent dog. Someone so young to commit such an act, is surely destined to go on to more of the same, and worse. He needs to be stopped now! What's next??? - an innocent neighborhood child???? :mad:

Surgery has begun at about 11:45 am Eastern time on Thursday. :)

It's expected to take from 4 to 6 hours = :eek:

We probably won't hear anything till after the Familys are notified of the prorgress
and results at dinner time.

Hurry up & wait ... but send some Prayers. :love:

Prayers still going out for Johnny.

Thanks Phred. I have not received a call from Trish yet. This is why. If she doesn't call today I will try her tomorrow.

Thoughts and prayers coming from Florida by the truckload. I'm telling everyone I know about this little fella. God help him. Please let the surgery be a total success. Bless the staff at the center.

Keeping you in and your family in my thoughts and prayers, precious Jonny Walker!:love::love::love: Can't wait to hear you're out of surgery and resting comfortably!

I just got a call from Trish. He's in surgery now. Aren't they just the nicest folks? Here is their website:

http://www.lavrc.com/