[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: showgsd-l Digest V3 #3730
- From: Santanagsd1954@xxxxxx
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- Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 19:08:55 EST
In a message dated 12/27/2006 3:44:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, Showgsd->
>
> Msg: #11 in digest
> From: "Robert Dir" <dir@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: Wylie the Christmas Rescue-Long
> Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:38:54 -0600
>
> What can I say about you, Pat,and Vicki! You guys are the angels of abused
> dogs. Terri Kreidler (I think she is in your area) is another.
> This will probably anger some but I need to say---there are few "SHOW FOLKS"
>
> that do for the lost ones in our breed than those mentioned above--at least
> east of the Mississippi--these are the folks I know of. I am sure I have
> missed some of you and I am sorry--these are just people that I know that
> currently breed and show. They still have time for those left behind.
> THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
> May you all have a great New Year and GOD willing less abused dogs to be
> rescued. Thanks again ladies.
> I have already forgoten Dawn and I am sure many others. To all, THANK YOU.
> Sandi Card
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pat Lukos" <targa50@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 8:54 AM
> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Wylie the Christmas Rescue-Long
>
>
> >Well, yesterday was Wylie's big day. First he was scheduled to be
> >neutered at a very large rescue facility in Ohio. When he arrived from
> >the pound, they would not do it. They said he was too underweight and had
> >a Grade 4 heart murmur, and in poor condition so THEY sent him back to the
> >pound. I got the call and after talking with Vicki Burkey we decided that
> >he would still come here and we would make the decision of his fate and if
> >it was meant to be he would go to the Bridge with loving arms around him.
> >The person who alert us to him picked him up for us and we met to get him.
> >I thought I was prepared for everything but I wasn't; the only thing big
> >on this this boy was his head!! Yes, bigger than his butt. He was loaded
> >with fleas to start, looked as bad or worse than you see on Animal
> >Precinct, had a terrible skin condition, his ears were almost closed shut
> >from infection, dirt and God knows what else and he absolutely stunk!!
> >But he was happy to see us, was very strong on a leash and just was still
> >full of life. A skeleton with a glimmer in his old eyes. Vicki's vet was
> >only down the road a few miles and she took us in immediately. When she
> >checked him she only heard a Grade 2 heart murmur. She did skin scrapings
> >to see what we were dealing with, put some frontline on him to start to
> >kill the fleas before he was bathed at my house (I know this isn't
> >protocol with Frontline (no baths) but we did it); his skin condition
> >thankfully wasn't a mange and his ears were loa
> >ded with yeast infection. While we were waiting for results, Vicki got
> >the nail clippers and did his nails which had probably never been done.
> >Age guess is 10+.
> >
> >While we were in the vet he "ask" Vicki to get him so food so she trotted
> >over to the store and got him a box of milkbones for the ride home
> >because he was such a good boy at the vet and he ask her for a treat :-)
> >
> >Finally we are on our way to Aliquippa PA; his new home. First thing was
> >to get all the other dogs rearranged because of the fleas; I gave him a
> >small meal and into the booster bath he went. He absolutely loved it; I
> >scrubbed and rubbed and massaged his wiry, leathery skin and what hair he
> >did have left. We sat on the floor afterward and I introduced him to the
> >blowdryer and he was quite smitten with that - LOL
> >
> >There is absolutely no muscle mass on this dog; his skin hangs in pouches
> >off his rump area and the skin around his chest bone looks like he was an
> >"old nursing brood bitch". Under his chin his neck has no hair and is
> >very leathery from either being tied or years of infestation. I have
> >started putting aloe cream on his elbows and neck just to sooth him. He
> >is on vitamins, antibiotics, and medicated baths and ear washes and
> >nourishing food.
> >
> >Last night he spent in his large indoor heated kennel run in my "Florida
> >Room". He ate several more meals and drank fresh water (which he loves).
> >This morning he went outside and did his business like an old gentleman
> >gimping around but he came in wagging his tail. No accidents in his run
> >during the night!! Today we do another medicated bath, work on his ears
> >some more and hope all the fleas are gone!! He's had breakfast and is
> >waiting for brunch now *grin*.....so this is my Christmas present from my
> >"angel Calif" *very big grin*
> >
> >This is truly a humbling experience; I doubt he could ever be placed even
> >when he is back to reasonable health but if you ever get a chance to help
> >an old dog to live out his life in peace I suggest you do it. You don't
> >have to do "heroic" measures when their time comes but WOW the
> >satisfaction of helping them in their golden years is priceless. They
> >come into our lives for some reason; Vicki has "Guy" from rescue a few
> >months ago and now "Wylie" is here with me...and I can't explain "WHY"
> >
> >Vicki can perhaps tell you some more about him. We are indebted to her
> >vet "Diane" for taking us immediately, spending a lot of time with him,
> >and helping ease some of our doubts with his conditions.
> >
> >Pat Lukos
> >Sarava German Shepherds
> >
> >
I AGREE WITH YOU SANDI... IT MAKES ME CRY, BUT NOT WITH TEARS OF SADNESS,
BUT TEARS OF RELIEF AND JOY AND A FEELING OF ALMOST BEING THERE .... I WISH I
COULD HOLD THEM ALL AND HUG THEM AND GIVE THEM AND GIVE THEM A KISS ON
THEIR SWEET HEADS.,.. LOOK INTO THEIR EYES AND SAY, 'YOU ARE SAFELY HOME TO A
LOVING HOME...REST AND SLEEP WELL' , TOMORROW IS GOING TO ALSO BE A BEAUTIFUL
DAY FOR YOU, AND YOUR REMAINING DAYS TO FOLLOW.'...
THERE IS SOMETHING SO HARD TO HANDLE WITH ALL THOSE WHO NEED US ALL SO MUCH
AND WE CANNOT HELP... LIKE PEOPLE DRIFTING AWAY INTO A RIPTIDE AND WE HAVE NO
LIFE-VEST TO THROW THEM AND CAN ONLY CRY AND WAVE GOODBYE...
SOMEHOW ALL THIS TERRIBLE ABUSE OF GOD'S MOST TRUSTED AND DEVOTED AND SENT
TO US AS BELOVED COMPANIONS AND HELP-MATES ,MUST END... WE ALL NEED TO TRULY
MAKE A CONCENTRATED EFFORT IN 2007 TO END THIS ONCE AND FOR ALL...
FIRST: I NOMINATE DAWN RESTUCCIA TO HEAD THIS GSDCA RESCUE COMMITTEE!!!
THEN WE ALL NEED IS TO GET BEHIND HER AND FOLLOW HER AND HELP!!!!
SO... I HAVE PROPOSED TO THE BOARD AND I WILL AGAIN, THAT EVERYTIME ONE OF
US, GSDCA MEMBERS, BREEDS A LITTER OR USES ONE OF OUR DOGS AT STUD..., TO
PLEDGE AND SEND $10.00 FOR STARTERS TO THE RESCUE......
THEN I'D LIKE TO ADD $20.00 FROM EACH OF OUR MEMBERSHIP FEES TO GO TO
RESCUE....
THERE ISN'T A NOBLER CAUSE.... NOR ANY MORE DESERVING!!!!
IF WE IGNORE THOSE LOST GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE SOULS, THEN WE LOOSE OUR
CONNECTION TO THE REAL PURPOSE AND REASON OF WHY WE ARE INVOLVED IN THIS GERMAN
SHEPHERD BREED. JMO BARB WILLIAMS
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