Zipper

[Logan]

My Zipper has been quite sick for over a month now with bad diarrhea that has not been cured with any medication we have tried. I've kept quiet about it because I haven't been here much and hated to look like I was just making a "me" post. He has been x-rayed, poked, prodded, etc, all to no avail. The vet specialists were consulted and have agreed with my vet on everything he has done.

But, to make a long story short, we have run out of options for him. He is lethargic, has lost a tremendous amount of weight, doesn't have an appetite and is simply miserable. After consulting with my veterinarian yesterday, we have decided that Zipper's best chance is to have exploratory surgery to see if the cause can be found. The other options were to take him to a vet school, with the closest one being at the University of Georgia. We just can't do that for a multitude of reasons.

The surgery will be later this morning. If you can spare a good thought or a prayer for this precious boy, I would appreciate it. He is not a young man by any stretch of the imagination. Our best guess is that he is probably around 11 years old, but we just don't know since he was a stray who came to us through rescue. Surgery is always risky and his age doesn't help, either. We just want him to be ok and stay with us for a while longer.

Thank you, in advance, for your prayers.

Logan

[ramanth]

Oh Logan. *hugs* I'm so sorry Zipper is not well.

I pray the surgery will found the cause and that it is simple to fix.

*HUGS*

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm sorry you have been going through this with Zipper. I'll certainly be thinking of beautiful Zipper and wishing him all the best today.

[lv4dogs]

Zipper will be in my thoughts as you will too. We're wishing for a succesful procedure & an easy & speady treatment. hugs sweetie

[Cinder & Smoke]

Herrow, God?


Hi God ~


Sorry ta *shout* atCha!
Need a BIG Help tuday - fur our buddie Zipper!
Can You fly down here an Help wiff his Sir Jury??

Oooooh - Yur already *skrubbed up* an reddie?
An got da Gud Book along fur reference, too?


Well, OK ... guess we're a lil Late on this wun.
Glad You know he's purdy Important to a lotta folks down here ...
see iffin You can figger out whut his problem is, will Ya, PaLeeze, God?


THANKS fur Your Help, God!
We'll send sum back-up Prayers, too.


/s/ the Prayer Pups anna Kat

[pitc9]

{hugs} to you and Zipper.

[KYS]

Many good thoughts for Zipper.
It is so frustrating when you know your fur baby is ill and
the vets can not figure out what is wrong.
Been their.
Fingers and toes crossed that your vets will find an answer and
zipper will be well.

[Rachel]

How well I remember when Zipper became a part of your family and what a joy it was. He has not let you down, and you have been his rock through these dark days.

I pray that this will be lead to the resolution for his misery. Yes, it is risky but there is certainly a possibility that they will be able to find out what the problem is. And this will give him that chance he deserves. God bless dear, sweet, loving Zipper, and God bless you for giving him such care.

[.sarah]

I am so, so sorry. Godspeed sweet Zipper.

[zoomer]

Oh no Logan! RIP poor baby

[sammy101]

Logan i am so sorry .Godspeed Zipper
{{hugs}}

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I am so sorry for your loss, logan Zipper was a beautiful Golden. I don't even know what to say...

[Logan]

Thank you all so much. Your words have more impact that you could possibly imagine. I am home alone. Scott is out of town and I had to pick up Helen and take her to a babysitting job tonight and I truly was dreading the task because I knew she would ask about him and I knew she would be heartbroken. I know my girl and I was right. I hope the babysitting will keep her distracted so she can function a bit.

I know you all already know this, but losing a precious one is so difficult. I need to be needed and without Murphy or Zipper needing me, I hardly know what to do. Honey and Lilly, bless their hearts, are right here and are absorbing lots of tears from me.

Thank you, Jess and Anna, for sharing the pictures you did. I will try to post the picture of Zip on his first night here (as a foster), later. That sealed the deal! He became a precious part of our life for almost 3 years.

Rescue is good, my friends. It helps the dogs, but more importantly, it adds value to our lives. We may wait a while, but we will add another to our family, eventually. My motto for several years has been that I wanted to bring in a dog that needed me more than I needed him/her. I think I did that with Murphy and Zipper. Eventually there will be room for more in this house.

Logan

[jazzcat]

Oh Logan I am so sorry.

Rest in Peace sweet Zipper.

[Dorothy39]

Zipper, I am still praying for your recovery. You are such a beautiful dog, a wonderful photo to look at. You still my heart when I read about your discomfort. Please pull through and feel better. My sincere hopes and prayers are with you and your family.