Two New Rescue Pups. SAD UPDATE 2/11/07

[Reachoutrescue]

Thank you everybody for your kind words. Sadly, Barney did not make it and the one sibling that was put in a foster home was tested postitve for Parvo. He never had any runny, bloody stool, he was eating, no vomiting, no signs of Parvo. The vet said just to keep him well hydrated with water/pedialyte mix, and to be sure he eats. Well, he died on Saturday night. It is so sad. I am taking a rest from pulling dogs for a bit. I may pull an adult or two from another rescue I have pulled from before (never had a problem with their dogs) in mid March, but I am not sure if I will even pull that soon. I am so hesitant now. My head is just spinning. Everytime I try to do good, bad happens. So far Dozer is okay. He is eating well and his gums are look great. I am taking him next week for a fecal to test for EVERYTHING! I just hope my lil' guy is okay. Thanks again for your kindness everybody.

[lute]

I'm so sorry about all this Tracy! I hope Dozer didn't get anything from the pups! Don't stop rescueing pups just because of a parvo outbreak! Keep your chin up, make sure all your pets are ok. Do a major cleaning and take a beather. You know if you ever have an emergancy I can take in someone.

[CathyBogart]

Just so you know...household bleach is the disinfectant of choice when it comes to killing parvo, so cleaning with some diluted bleach might be a good plan. I'm so sorry for your loss, you did what you could.

[Daisy and Delilah]

{{{{{{Hugs To You}}}}}}

[Reachoutrescue]

I'm so sorry about all this Tracy! I hope Dozer didn't get anything from the pups! Don't stop rescueing pups just because of a parvo outbreak! Keep your chin up, make sure all your pets are ok. Do a major cleaning and take a beather. You know if you ever have an emergancy I can take in someone.

Thank you Lexie. I am not going to stop rescuing, just putting it on pause for right now. I will let you know if I need you. Thank you so much.

Just so you know...household bleach is the disinfectant of choice when it comes to killing parvo, so cleaning with some diluted bleach might be a good plan. I'm so sorry for your loss, you did what you could.

I already cleaned with bleach & water...have been everyday just to be sure. I steamed cleaned the carpet in my living room too and bleached and put away the cage they were in. Thank you for your kind words. It is just a big bummer.

[borzoimom]

I am sorry to hear he didnt make it.
As far as taking on pups, that is a decission only you can make. I know what I would do- given the same situation- I wouldnt risk the life of a puppy with such a contagious disease.
Last year we looked into adopting a GSP. The dog had a terrible infection of pyrametia ( spelling- sorry its too early..) and we didnt take her at the time because of my female Galina was showing signs of a heat. Sometimes we just have to make decissions based on the health of what we have- other times we make decissions based on what potential harm could come to a new pet.
Remember- puppies are easier to adopt out from a shelter than an adult dog. Maybe you could work with the adults for the next couple months- if not longer. Remember however- just because its an adult dog, there is still no guarrentee that the adult dog had the proper vaccines either.
My heart goes out to reachoutrescue- you have had two seperate incidents of this terrible disease, with results that were not positive to help you. With these results, it would be easy to feel discouraged. With two situations in such a short time frame ( 2 months), just take a breather here for a while, while the concentration of the disease drops in the home. Yes- you cleaned with bleach etc- but still.
Also- just curious- are you getting these two sets of pups from the same place?? If the pups are getting it at the source- that might be something to consider as well..

[areias]

I know borzoimom just posted something about the dog flu, looking similar to parvo. I wonder if this is related? It actually surprises me that this disease has been so fatal for you. RIP Little Barney

[borzoimom]

I know borzoimom just posted something about the dog flu, looking similar to parvo. I wonder if this is related? It actually surprises me that this disease has been so fatal for you. RIP Little Barney

Dog flu is spread dog to dog- it does not lay retained in the environment like parvo does. ( at least that is the current thinking on this.) The problem with the "new dog flu" is that there is so much thought and different views how it is spread, and treatment.

[Reachoutrescue]

Also- just curious- are you getting these two sets of pups from the same place?? If the pups are getting it at the source- that might be something to consider as well..

These two sets of pups were from two different pounds. The two rottie mixes in Dec. were from a pound in Olney, Illinois and the two beagle mixes were from a pound in Hammond, Indiana.

I can not pull from either pound again, I can't risk it. I even asked the girl at the Hammond pound to test for parvo, she said they do not do parvo tests, but the pups were vaccinated. By the time I got her email it was the day we were meeting. I had a very bad feeling about these pups from the time I read that email until the diagnosis of Parvo was made. I knew. I don't know how, but I knew what was going to happen. I should of called off the transport, but by that time, she was on her way. You live, you learn.

Thank you for your kind words everybody, it does help. I have decided to wait about a month or two to do any more "pullling" of dogs and/or cats. I am going to just take a breather and focus on what I have here. I am not going to give up rescue, I love it too much, just takin' a break. When I do go back to it, I will focus mainly dogs 6 months and up and be sure they are vaccinated prior to entering my house. Even if I have to send the vaccine to where every they are!! Thanks again everybody, I really appreciate your advice and understanding.