Helping Jonny Walker

[tatsxxx11]

We got a call that Dr Kergosien needed to see a part of Jonny's family. I was on the way out the door when I recieved this call. Jonny is doing ok but he will be going thru another surgery tomorrow to remove some teeth. Dr Kergosien said these teeth have been rubbing Jonny's K9's for sometime. He is donating his time for this and asked if Jonny could be fixed in this process. I asked where the funds were and he stated the funds are only going to take care of the anistisa (I may have butchered that). His time was being donated for this. Isn't he great for doing this.
They started treating him for heartworms and the intestinal parasites today. I was told that the Internal Medicine Dr. has donated his time as well. We are currently awaiting word on his part on Jonny's release.
Trish also said a couple of the Dr. there had donated some funds towards Jonny's bills as well. Aren't they just the greatest? LOL Jonny is known as the Legend at the Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center. He is Famous thanks to everyone here. We will update all of you as soon as we get them.

Yes Kevin, all of those wonderful doctors are simply the best, not only because of their amazing skill, their expertise and dedication, but for their generosity!!! Thank you SO much to all of those terrific professionals and caregivers at the hospital! I'm hoping for a successful, uneventful procedure for Jonny tomorrow; so glad to hear as well, that he's already undergoing treatment for his parasites and heartworms! Many EXTRA thanks to Dr. Kergosian for his caring, his compassion and his generosity of spirit, his time, and his care. As a critical care nurse, and one who has worked with Drs. Without Borders, I know so well the priceless impact of such selflessness, how appreciated it is. Please say thank you to him, to everyone there, from us all! And please let us know if more donations are needed; I'm ready!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Jonny, you look fantastic, sweetheart!!!! I can't believe how good you look compared to a few days ago. Amazing!!!

This is the coolest thing ever!!

Thanks again, Kev, for the great picture and reports.

My dream in life is now to travel to LA to visit Jonny!! I can never thank everyone enough for all the kindness and humanity given here. This story has forever changed my life!!

[cassiesmom]

Thanks again, Kev, for the great picture and reports.

My dream in life is now to travel to LA to visit Jonny!! I can never thank everyone enough for all the kindness and humanity given here. This story has forever changed my life!!

Me too! Jonny, you have a national fan club

Thank you again, Kevlin for keeping this thread updated and for the new estimate on the finances.

And tatsxxx11, I would LOVE to travel for Doctors Without Borders. They mostly want nurses with critical care, surgical, ED experience which I don't have, and people who can go with their teams for 2 to 4 weeks (or longer)- which right now I can't. But I hope to work with DWB or Remote Area Medical in Appalachia.

[Karen]

I don't think a separate thread is necessary to tell folks we still need donations, as most everyone looks to this one already, and this is the thread people have posted on Facebook and news sites.

Trish, thanks so much for the update, and Jonny, I hope your surgery goes flawlessly today!

[pomtzu]

Mailed today:

A check
A letter to Trish
A greeting card for Jonny

[Christmas_Hamster]

I just read through this whole thread and I went from disgusted, to pissed, to hopeful to down right happy. JW's story isn't an easy one but he certainly is loved.

[Kev68]

Everything has went fine with Jonny's Surgery this morning!! Thank God. His projected discharge date is will be Thursday, 7/29/2010. Lets all keep our fingers crossed and Pray that this will happen.

[MoonandBean]

Mailed today:

A check
A letter to Trish
A greeting card for Jonny

You're the best

[pomtzu]

Glad to hear that Jonny came thru today's procedures with flying colors.

Poor guy tho - he's gonna be hurtin' on both ends!!

But as tough as he's been so far, I'm sure it won't be a big deal for him at all.

[Kev68]

And please let us know if more donations are needed; I'm ready!

As of 4pm donations were at $4005.00 and the we are told that. The bill is going to be at an estimitaed $5000 before he is released.

[tatsxxx11]

I'll be calling Trish again tomorrow, then; thank you for the update.
Praying for an uneventful surgery for Jonny, tomorrow.

[Kev68]

I'll be calling Trish again tomorrow, then; thank you for the update.
Praying for an uneventful surgery for Jonny, tomorrow.

Ok thanks for all of your support.

[krazyaboutkatz]

That's great that JW has 3 families. I sure hope that his surgery goes well tomorrow and that his heartworm and intestinal parasite treatments continue to go well too. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[Laura's Babies]

I remember the doctor saying when we went Thursday, that he may need to have some more teeth removed and was wondering when they would know rather they would need to do it or not. Guess they needed to observe and see, they have and now knows what else needs to be done. That is going to be one spoiled rotten pooch when he is released.

Kev, did you ever find out from the doctor what kind of food he will be on yet?

[Kev68]

Rotten! What he is already rotten! the vets office already has him spoiled to the core