Please Pray for Zack

First of all, let me reintroduce you to Zack. He was rescued by Paws Place in NC several weeks ago. One of the members of the Golden Retriever board saw his picture and immediately wanted to adopt him. Thank goodness for Zack that she did. He has faced so many issues in the short time he has been with her. He was heartworm postive and has been treated for that. He had a terrible skin problem, thus the shaved legs that you will see in the pictures, and now he is suffering from terrible nose bleeds (could be a tumor, but they don't know yet). He needs lots of prayers, as does his loving owner, Quanzhan. Please put your hands/paws together and pray that whatever is causing these terrible nose bleeds is not too serious. He is currently in a critical care unit of a pet ER in Richmond, VA. I will keep you posted.

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I wanted to help this boy, either by transporting him to a rescue group, or perhaps keeping him myself. Quanzhan saw him first....she loves him very, very much. Please, pray for his recovery. They are doing everything humanly possible to help him. :(

[ November 25, 2001: Message edited by: Logan ]

Oh Logan, this is the so terribly sad. I remember the day of the adoption, and hopes were so high that Zack was on his way to good health and happiness in his new forever home. I can barely look at the photos without tears coming. EXTRA, EXTRA, special prayers will be said for Zack tonight. Oh, dear Zack, please fight. You have a new mommy who loves you so much. Logan, I am so sorry. It would be so unfair, after all that this beautiful boy has gone through, if anything serious should be dealt him. Love and prayers to beautiful Zack and his mom, Quanzhan.

Oh Logan, I remember the story of Zack and the pictures with his new Mom, I am so sorry about his medical problems, you can be sure that I will say a prayer for him and be thinking positive thoughts and will keep Daisy and Perrys paws crossed too. Why does it always seem to happen right when things are going well and just when Zack found a wonderful new Mom and home. I feel so bad for him. Please tell Quanzhan that we are thinking of her and Zack and praying for the best for both of them.
Jackie

Oh Zack! I am so sorry to hear about this, Logan. Zack has such a sweet and loving face- it's so sad what he has been through. He will definately be in my prayers for some time.
Please let us know how things go, and you all hang in there! We will be thinking of you.

Oh Logan, this breaks my heart. We had such hope that this guy was going to enjoy his golden years in the wonderful luxury of his loving new owner, and now he has to face another hurdle. Who is the patron saint of Animals, St. Francis of Assisi? We may have to call on him.

Buddy & I send Good Positive vibes and
Special prayers from Indy for Zack !!!
Would love to see a big "Golden Smile" on
that sweet boy's face. Zack & Quanzhan will
be in my thoughts & prayers for a happy,
healthy future...Please God !!!

What a sad story! Zack is a beautiful dog even with his bare little legs! Kisses and prayers are coming his way from Daisy and I!

Best wishes to you Zack!

Will say a prayer for Jake tonight. I hoped he would be doing good in his home. He has had someone love him now and at least he has felt that love. Poor guy.

NOOOOOO! This is awful! I remember his story that you posted when he got adopted. I was so happy he got into a loving home. He will be in my prayers for sure. Poor boy. I am so sad :( :( :( :( :(

Prayers are coming his way. Get well, sweet Zack.

Quick update.....
Betty, who originally rescued Zack from the pound, called Quanzhan tonight to see how he is doing. No nosebleeds since this morning, and his appetite is good, and he is drinking lots of water. He's still at the vet, and hopefully will be examined by a specialist tomorrow or Tuesday at the latest.

Thanks for all the good wishes and prayers. We are thinking POSITIVE thoughts. :)Something tells me that he will be ok. But my prayers continue. I'll keep you posted as I know what is going on.

Logan, thank you for that update on Zack. Sure looks hopeful...especially as he is now getting such wonderful, loving care from Quanzhan and the specialist vets.
Zack looks so patient & brave & dignified in the pics. To see him is to love him. I know why Quanzhan fell for him.
Please tell her that people at the downside of the world are thinking of them both & praying that Zack continues to regain his health.

RachelJ, you're right. St Francis is the patron saint of animals. There's a site which has a St Francis e-card which can be sent offering a prayer for a sick pet.
http://www.catholicgreetings.org/Create.asp?card=508

Marie

logan i remember when dear zack was rescued.....i am sorry he continues to have opportunities....all paws and hand are put together to pray for his immediate recovery in this house!!!! the deli dog :( ;) think positive!!!!!!

I also remember when Zack was rescued. What a fantastic rescue story it was...brought tears to my eyes. I am so very saddned that Zack and his new mom have to go through this scary obsticle so soon in their love affair, what a horrible, scary thing. I sure do hope it's nothing to serious and it heals quickly, whatever it is.

Prayers to Zack and his new mom :(

Here's a copy of Quanzhan's Monday morning update on Zack. Yeah, I'm :) and feeling a little more upbeat about him. Keep those prayers coming.

"Just got off the phone with the doctor in critical care unit. She told me that Zack is still going fine – had not had any bleeding incident. Still have a very good appetite. She thinks he is feeling much better and he wags his tail each time somebody is passing by – I hope that Zack will miss me a little! I just miss his frowning face. My daughter asked me to hug her all day long, she told me she misses Zack and she is very depressed. But the hospital does not recommend us to visit him now.

I was told the specialist won’t be able to check him today, because Zack’s condition is down grade from life threaten – he probably will be checked on by him tomorrow and it is also possible he has to wait to his turn (Thursday) if his condition continues to be improved.

Even though I miss Zack very much, I still think for his best interest is staying in there until everything is cleared up – he is under a 24/7 professional care (2 specialist on call all day and night).

I just want you guys to know that your posts meant a whole world to us – I know you love him as much as I do and I am not alone in this battle. Please keep Zack in your prayers; I know you love him just like I do."

Logan:
I also remember your post the day Zack went to his new home. It was so nice to know he had found a loving forever home. Poor Zack, and his family, that now have to go through so much pain. The latest news seem encouraging though. We are keeping our fingers and paws crossed for him and hope he can go back home very soon with a clean bill of health.

How wonderful to get such encouraging news. Paws will continue to be crossed, though! Quanzhan sounds like the sweetest and most loving of Golden Mom's. Please let her know how we are thinking of her and praying for Zack's complete recovery and return to his loving home. :)

Zack- I hope you continue to improve buddy boy.

My thoughts/prayers are with you!

Many good thoughts and prayers sent
to Zack that he will be OK!

Great to hear some Good News about Zack !!

Continued Good,Positive thoughts and Special prayers for Zack and Quanzhan !!!
They are in my thoughts & prayers tonight.

I am so glad that things seem to be looking up for this sweet pup! The prayers will continue until he is home, safe and sound, happy and healthy.

Any update on poor Zack? Any ides why he had his legs shaved? :( :confused:

Hey everyone. First of all, Sammi, they are treating him for a skin infection (I think), and in one of Quanzhan's updates, from yesterday, she saw him for the first time in a couple of days and declared that his legs were "hairier". That's good news.

Here is today's update, after being examined by the specialist. He's going to be ok. And I'm not sure I understand how this happened, but the best part is he's going to be ok. Here's Quanzhan's update, direct from the Golden Retriever Board, where many people are praising God right now.

"Dear friends, YOUR PRAYERS are answered !
The specialist just called and he almost 100% sure he will be home tomorrow!
They found a little bone in his nose and they removed away, the specialist said he is a very good dog, he said I am going to enjoy him very much - and don't I know it.
Well I got to go, thank you for all the love, prayers, and supports you have given to us. But please have him in your prayers, because he has another HW treatments on the way. "

I just want to tell you folks a BIG "thank you" for keeping this boy close to your hearts. We all love him so much. I'm going to email Quanzhan tonight, with the link to this thread, so she can see what warm, loving people are over here too. :)

Thanks so much.
Logan

[ November 28, 2001: Message edited by: Logan ]

I am SOOOOOO HAPPY to hear that news. I was so worried about Zack but now my worries are turned into thankfulness! I will pray that his 2nd heartworm treatment goes well...I hope that will be cake compared to all that he's been through sofar :eek:

Logan, I am so greatful that you posted that wonderful update. I can sleep with one less worry tonight :)

Thank you for the update. I'm so glad it is good news. Hope all continues to go well for Zack & Co.

Zack gets to go home this afternoon at 5! Quanzhan is so delighted, and so am I!!!! :D

Quanzhan and Zack joined Pet Talk this morning! I had shared you good wishes with her in an email last night. So now we can hear from her first hand!!! :D

Logan, that's such terrific, happy news!!! I posted on Quanzhan's thread as well. How thrilled she must be! Now let's hope that this brave boy has scaled his final major health hurdle! Can't wait to his his photos.

YAY! I'll be bouncing in my chair until 5pm. This really makes up for all the bad news I've gotten this week.

WE LOVE YOU ZACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!