Okay guys, K9Soul and Raven need our help

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'd do it in a heartbeat. And I'll want to make more than one payment, too. I'm willing to do anything to help that sweet dog live. She's brought Jess so much happiness. If we have to make a miracle happen, we will.

My feelings exactly, Val. Count me in. Whatever it takes.

[Dorothy39]

Count me "IN" Vela!!!!

[joycenalex]

got a snail mail addy? i got $20

[Alysser]

I SO wish I can help, I feel like crying for Raven and Jess. My parents wouldn't let me though, I'm sorry and I do feel terrible about it. If I was allowed, or if I was older I would send money in a heartbeat. I am still going to pray for them, and wish you luck with the donations. I know Jess would do the same for anyone else.

[Vela]

I SO wish I can help, I feel like crying for Raven and Jess. My parents wouldn't let me though, I'm sorry and I do feel terrible about it. If I was allowed, or if I was older I would send money in a heartbeat. I am still going to pray for them, and wish you luck with the donations.

That is just as useful as money, and oftentimes more so, God can do anything.

[Almita]

I wish i could send some money, but now i'm like broke, but i will keep them in my thoughts and prayers and when i have money and save i will definatley send it for them.

[Dorothy39]

God Bless you Vela, for thinking ahead!!!!

[Reachoutrescue]

I posted on the other thread as well...

I will be able to donate something, not sure how much, but it won't be for a couple of weeks. Is that okay? I would love to help Raven with her recovery and be there for Jess as well. They are both in our thoughts and prayers.

[Vela]

A donation can be made at any time, even a few weeks from now. Anything anyone can do to help is appreciated. Thank you.

[dragondawg]

There exists the Animal Clinical Investigation group. This private Vet company conducts research on cutting edge research in dogs diagnosed as having cancer. Reading between the lines a large Pharma company in need of pre-human trials in animals for an experimental drug will contract with ACI to do the studies.

The positives:

1.They provide the drug being tested for free. Any diagnostics (e.g. chest Xrays, bloodwork) to monitor the course the disease and effectiveness of the drug are provided free.

2. If the drug is not effective they will offer follow up treatment for free. This is bleeding edge stuff in current research, mostly involving anti-angiogenesis drugs, which is a hot topic in human oncology. Very different side effects (mild) than traditional Chemo drugs.

The negatives:

1. Being an experimental drug, it may not be effective. In order to have a controlled study they will not allow other treatments while in the study. Thus the outcome might be worse than the conventional radiation therapy.

2. You must live in driving distance of their area, or one of their regional partners helping them conduct the study. This is necessary in order to run the periodic diagnostics. Unless your Vet is already one of their partners, they would be off the case.

3. A given study may or may not still be open. You'd need to send Email to them to check. They are very responsive to Email, and will answer your questions.

They list a generalized sarcoma study as open.

Antiangiogenic Therapy for Dogs with Measurable Soft Tissue Sarcomas

[Vela]

Thank you for that information Dragondawg. You always have such good information about health issues.

Also for all:

I will update the donations as some start coming in (in the mail etc), so we can see where we are. Thank you everyone!

[labmomma]

Vela,
Please contact me and I'll donate via Pay-Pal. My thoughts and prayers are with Jessica and Raven.
Labmomma X 2 (Donna)

[dukedogsmom]

Bumping up again. Vela, can you pm me your Paypal email address?