Taffy can't breathe!

[kuhio98]

I believe the vet hopes that radiation will shrink the tumor. They don't believe Taffy can wait until funds are raised for surgery.

I'm very worried that her little body won't be able to hold out much longer.
Please keep those prayers coming.

[pitc9]

OMG, I hope they can save her.

I'm sorry all I have to offer are my prayers.

[kuhio98]

Thank you all for your donations and prayers. Donna has a blog where we can all keep up with Taffy's progress. http://donnr11.blogspot.com/

Please keep those prayers coming. We've seem many miracles here at Pet Talk. I'm praying that Taffy is one of them.

[kuhio98]

Thank you all for your donations and prayers. Donna has a blog where we can all keep up with Taffy's progress. http://donnr11.blogspot.com/

Please keep those prayers coming. We've seem many miracles here at Pet Talk. I'm praying that Taffy is one of them.

Donna has updated the blog with new photos. Taffy is home and can breath through her nose! Let's hope the good news keeps coming!

[Catty1]

This is great news...but I still don't see where to donate.

I even registered on the Fundables page and logged in...but I still don't see a "donate" button or anything.

I can't donate for a while yet...but would sure like to know how to do so when I can!

Thanks for any help.

[kuhio98]

I've asked Donna (Taffy's Mom) to post on Taffy's fundable page an update on what's going on with her.

In case that takes a while, I'll share an e-mail I received from her.

I had to stop the funding early at $1,500.00, as Taffy will not make it to June 30th. The Vet wants to do Radiation Treatment on her ASAP. I have to call him tomorrow.

I hope no one is upset about this. Thank you to all who contributed.

Catty ~ Donna had to stop fundraising so that she could get the radiation treatment. If the vet recommends surgery as the only solution, she will probably try to raise the funds again. I'm sure she'll post it on her blog if/when that happens.

She couldn't wait until the $3800 was raised for surgery. The vet said that Taffy would not make it that long. So, she stopped the fund, so that she could get the $1500, and start radiation.

[Catty1]

ok, I understand now - thanks!

[Catty1]

I posted a comment saying I was glad Taffy was eating better, and hoped she was sleeping better. I also wondered if there was some reason she couldn't take Metacam.

However, even though I have a Google ID, the blog didn't take my comment...so not sure how I can reach her. ETA: The post worked today. :-)

Wednesday, July 2, 2008
I called the makers of the Synflex today, on her Arthritis, to see how long I could keep Taffy on the double dose, after the initial 10 days. She told me I could keep her on it for as long as I wanted, but it wouldn't change anything and I'd just be wasting my money. And that it could take as long as 30 days to work. Well, as least she was honest and didn't tell me to keep it doubled, so I'd have to buy more sooner. She did tell me it might be a good idea to split the dose, some in the morning and some in the evening when I feed. So I will try that. Not much more to say today. The drainage is still low, for now. I looked at the plastic Kiddie pools today, but they are too shallow for her to swim in. She's almost 12" at the shoulder, so she needs at least 16 to swim. I'd sneak her into the pool here in the park, but I'd probably get caught! Besides, that water is a little too cold. Even though they heat it. Well, time for a mouth rinse. So I'll be back tomorrow.

[kuhio98]

From Taffy's blog today ~

Sad day. Taffy died this morning, little before 9am. I knew it was coming when I got up today. I was getting ready to take her in, when she died. She was in her favorite spot by the door. She's free from trouble now. I think it was just too much for too long. Maybe if I'd had the money for the surgery in the beginning, it would have been different. She fought, but lost. This will be my last post. Anyone who wants to get in touch with me can email me. Thanks to all who helped, cared and donated. I will always remember her for the happy little dog she was.

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[Catty1]

How sad...terribly sad...

Taffy had surgery earlier which did nothing...and Donna trying to get more money for the right surgery - and Taffy ran out of time....tragic and maddening...

Taffy seemed to be getting there, little by little, breathing better...but, like Donna said, maybe it was all too much for her little body.

Play happy at the Bridge, dear Taffy. Please let your mom know you are ok - she loves you very very much.