Update, March
2008. You're
not going to believe this is the same girl! We're pleased to report
that Buttercup is doing well. She now lives with Jan and Ray as a "forever
foster." They tell us that she has gained weight and has
become a happy member of their pack.
The photos below are from March 2008. Just compare
this with how she looked six months before - the difference is amazing!
Update,
September 2007. She has been staying with Dr. Tim and Kerri in Tawas, MI. They are
calling her Buttercup. She is just the sweetest thing. She loves everyone
and everything, especially things that are soft!! She loves to lie
in soft places.
Sadly, her condition wasn't
caused by lack of food alone. Buttercup was obviously hit by a car
some time ago. Then she probably ran into the woods where she was eventually
found. Who knows how long she suffered there, alone, in pain and frightened.
We know all of this because when Dr. Tim first examined her, he listened
to her chest with his stethoscope, and he was shocked to hear bowel
sounds coming from inside her chest! He discovered that her diaphragm
had been badly injured leading to it decomposing over time. That allowed
all her abdominal organs to move up into her chest.
Very shocking is the fact
that she doesn't seem to be in any pain or discomfort! She wags her
tail all the time. She's a Happy Girl! She does get out of breath easily
if she gets too active because there's not much room for her lungs
to expand.
Even though her condition
is obviously terminal, we have chosen (along with the doctor's input)
NOT to euthanize this girl. We looked for an angel to take her in and
let her enjoy whatever time she has left....months to possibly a year??
And we found that angel in
Ray Anderson. He has agreed to take her and love her and spoil her
rotten until she tells him "it's
time".
We want to thank Ray and the people who have sent donations in her honor.
This dog is certainly one tough cookie! She never gave up, so we're not
giving up on her. We are SO thankful someone found her in the woods and
cared enough about her to get her in our hands.
Buttercup has actually gained a couple pounds!! (after being treated
for the Whipworms she had).
You Go Buttercup!! What a
determined hound!! She's absolutely amazing.
Would you like to make a donation to help this
poor girl? Please use our donation form and know that your contribution
is tax deductible.
The photos below are from late August, 2007. |
