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  1. 04-24-2011, 01:23 PM #1
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    Off to Anchorage

    We're leaving in the morning with the big dog!

    Heyoka has a growth in his larnyx that is affecting his breathing. He gets about a quarter of the air he needs with each breath, so he's constantly panting and sounds like a chainsaw! None of the local vets are equipped to deal with this, so our vet has found a specialist in Anchorage, Alaska who thinks he can help.

    Anchorage is about a 15 hour drive from here, if the roads are good. Not sure what shape they are in this time of year and we could still get a winter storm without warning! We're taking two days to do the drive over there; have a pet-friendly room booked in Tok, AK for tomorrow night.


    Heyoka sees the surgeon on Wednesday; surgery on Thursday if he decides he can help us and we'll be home Saturday or Sunday. Heyoka will probably enjoy being an only dog for a few days! Hopefully the rest of the pack will behave! Our dogsitter is a brave little soul! Last time he dogsat for us, Founder died without any warning(he appeared perfectly healthy when we left). I'm suprised Todd is still willing to take care of the zoo, but glad he is! The critters all love him!

    We're hopeful that Heyoka will get some relief and be able to reduce his dependancy on prednisone! If not, at least, we'll know we checked out every option!
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  2. 04-24-2011, 01:56 PM #2
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    Fingers crossed, and prayers winging North for all of you. He sure is a gorgeous dog
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    Tamara, I so hope the specialist in Anchorage will be able to help Heyoka - what a long trip for vet visit.

    I'm sending lots of good wishes that all goes well!

    Take care!



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    He'll be in our prayers that the surgeon is able to help him! As a lifelong asthmatic, not being able to breathe is no fun at all!
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    Have a safe trip. Heyoka deserves the very best you can give him and I know you will. Thoughts and prayers coming your way.
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    Tamara ~ I can't believe I'm going to be stuck in Prudhoe Bay while you're in Anchorage. I would love the chance to meet you guys.

    Drive safely. Heyoka is in my prayers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kuhio98 View Post
    Tamara ~ I can't believe I'm going to be stuck in Prudhoe Bay while you're in Anchorage. I would love the chance to meet you guys.

    Oh, I forgot you live there! Too bad you will be at work! Would have been great to meet you! We are hoping to meet a cyber-friend from the malamute rescue world while we are there. He has one of Heyoka's littermates!
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    Pawsitive thoughts and prayers for Heyoka and for a safe trip for the three of you.
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    Hope you have a good trip

    And hope the results are good too.
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    Prayers, Tamara, that all goes well. Specialists are fantastic! Here's hoping this one can help Heyoka - he's so appealing!



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    Prayers for a safe trip to and from, a good look see by the vet and a successful surgery.
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    Prayers for a safe trip, lots of fun meeting the friend, and of course that the surgeon can help Heyoka.
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    Big prayers for a safe trip, and for Heyoka.

    Quote Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke View Post
    HI God ~

    Prayer Pups here ... wiffa request fur HELP with Heyoka...

    He's having trouble wiffa Air Pipes --- needs OxiGin to suck better ...

    Please put Your skrubbies on and fly down tumorrow to help wiffa Tests.

    And be sure to give his MOM and DAD a big {{{God'sHug}}} to let them know
    that You're helpin out.

    THANKS, God!

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    I hope you guys have a safe trip! I also hope Heyoka gets the help he needs. Good luck cutie
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    Good luck, Heyoka. You sure are a beautiful boy, and I hope that everything goes okay for you! Have a safe trip!
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