Older Dogs Need Loving Too *wink wink*

[sabies]

Congratulations and good luck Val! I think Dasher will come thru the treatment fine. I know you will be able to help mend each other's hearts.

[lovingpaws]

He's a beautiful boy. I vol'd at our local spca and the dogs getting treated for heartworm were to remain calm. Short potty walks and no jumping. Just keep him 'snoozin' and 'velcro'd' to you. He'll be content and healing. I always have a 'soft spot' for the 'older ones'.
Sorry I have no patience for those who give up a dog after so many years. Have seen to often and just want to smack these people up side the head.

[mruffruff]

Congratulations on a wonderful choice. I'm sure Duke would approve. In fact, he probably sent you to Dasher.

It's so nice to see that Doogie accepts him and vice versa. I'd say it was a match made in heaven, but more likely it was from the Rainbow Bridge.

Samson came to me at 8-10 years old, heartworm positive. He didn't slow down much during treatment and he did fine. That was 5 years ago. Most dogs DO get over them, once they are treated.

I'm so glad you have an older gentleman in your life. He'll surely appreciate you.

[Logan]

Having had two senior dogs, Murphy and Zipper, drop into my life, I can tell you that it will be one of the best things you have ever done, Val! I'm just sorry I didn't check to see what your decision was, sooner!

When will the heartworm treatments start for Dasher? I want to make sure I am keeping him in my prayers.

Logan

[dukedogsmom]

Having had two senior dogs, Murphy and Zipper, drop into my life, I can tell you that it will be one of the best things you have ever done, Val! I'm just sorry I didn't check to see what your decision was, sooner!

When will the heartworm treatments start for Dasher? I want to make sure I am keeping him in my prayers.

Logan

No one could ask for a sweeter dog. This morning, he was laying on his back with his legs all stretched out, his head was against my side and you should have heard the snoring. He's a true cuddlebug. I think he was pretty well cared for now. His teeth are so white, they must have been cleaned. So, I'm wondering, if that's the case, why didn't they do heartworm prevention? He knew he could get on the bed so he's been sleeping with someone. How could they give up such a sweet dog? I'm just glad they did.

Anyway, to answer your question, he goes in for an evaluation (bloodwork, etc) on 12/26. Sometime soon after that, treatment starts. I'm keeping him as calm as possible in the meantime. He's also got a few fatty, nickle sized lumps. One int the flap of his ear and one on his belly. Please pray hard that they're not bad ones. That will be checked that day, too. I don't think his body could handle both heartworm and cancer treatment. If it is cancer, I'll just let him live as long as possible without pain. Hopefully, they're just lumps that older dogs get but because one is in the ear, I'm kind of scared. I've made up my mind that I'm only going to adopt older dogs. I feel it's what I've been called to do. I think the happiness outweighs the sadness. Dasher is such a different dog from when I first saw him. I just wish I could have taken his buddy, too. I felt really bad about that.

[ramanth]

Dasher is such a sweet old man. I hope his heartworm treatment goes well. *hugs*

[Rachel]

Congratulations, Val. I'm thinking that you and Dasher are a *love match* indeed. This should be a wonderful Christmas for the both of you.