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The thing that really gets me is that other people, who don't care enough to see the misery that they cause are the ones who create all of this suffering. We are the ones who "clean up the mess" for them. Not for them, really, for the animals, but it just kills me.
As far as 3 legged pets go - there are lots of happy ones out there. 
We had to make a decision to help our 10 year old cat let go last year - three days before Christmas. She was "only" 10, but had Lymphoma. The decision was whether or not to put her through Chemo. Given the advanced state of her illness and her temperament (rehabbed feral), we decided to let her go. Not because of the cost - we were fortunate that cost wasn't an issue. We just knew that, for the short amount of time it would have prolonged her life, it would have been miserable for her. We didn't want to do that to her, but it was really hard to actively make the decision to "put her to sleep" . Our vet came to the house and our little Zuzu closed her eyes for the last time in my husband's arms. Makes me cry now just thinking about it.
She was a stinker of a cat. Feisty and ornery and sweet and beautiful. We miss her. Thanks for listening.
From: Barbara Peduzzi
Sent: Fri 2/24/2006 8:40 AM
To: HSLATylertown@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [HSLATylertown] Re: Fwd: [shelterliaison] Maggie-Severely injured GSD left to die>now in OH, rescue needs surgery $$-PLEASE HELP!
Jen,
I just read Maggie's story and your response, have not looked to see
other opinions if any on it.
I am on your side. ; This is a horrible case. ; A horrible thing
happened to this dog. She has endured much and her will to live
through that is astounding. But sometimes we let emotion take over
for reality. This should not be done with some animals. People need
to have the reality to look at the whole picture of what is best for
this animal. It is heartbreaking, but as people we must do it.
I agree with you that while saving this dog is a noble idea, and mght
even assist other animals in the future by medical techniques that
might be practiced, in the long run is this what is best for her?
I'm not sure. ; If one leg is saved, what 'quality of life' does a dog
have? And are these people really ready to make the commitment that
this dog will need for the rest of he
rlife after this extensive
work? Big questions that I am not sure the right answers have been
given to.
And before anyone starts to say 'well you haven't been through
something like this, to make this kind of decision' yes I have, I
just did with my cat, who crossed the Rainbow Bridge a few eeeks ago
peacefully and with some medication and care for her condition, but
not the great deal of poking prodding, riding in the car and other
things she would have hated having done to her.
I'm on your side here, Jen.
Barbara
--- In HSLATylertown@yahoogroups.com, "jndaley" <jndaley ...> wrote:
>;
> Okay more times than not I should learn to keep my mouth shut!! But
> as Laurie from PA knows I am just not capable of this. This is one
of
> those cases for me.
> ; Here is a poor pitiful dog that needs extensive medical care at
a
> great cost. Not to mention the pain
the dog has to be in and will
> endure from all the proding and poking the vets will do.
> ; OHIO has terrible shelters/pounds for those of us that surf
> Petfinder. Lots of very adoptable dogs are PTS and in poor at best
> conditions. Yes, I agree this dog should be treated with kindness
and
> compassion. But is kindness and compassion always save the dog at
any
> cost? The money that will got towards " saving" this poor dog could
> be used to save many more or spay/neuter others so they can't
> reproduce.
> I know at this point you all are horrified by my lack of compassion
> for this sad dog who has suffered so much, but the good LORD gave
us
> the power to make kind and compassionate decisions over the
> creatures. Maybe in cases this extreme we are sacrficing others
when
> the true compassionate thing to do would be to relieve her
from her
> pain. Maybe love, food and a warm place to be during her last hours
> would be better than being examined, poked, and driven around in a
> car while in such pain.
>
> Okay blast away, shudda kept my mouth shut but---
>
> Jen
> In HSLATylertown@yahoogroups.com, jennifer deason <red1jd> wrote:
>; >
> > Just look at her picture at the link at the end of the page. This
> poor, amazing dog!
> >
> > "Trish/BerkshireP.U.P.s" <berkshirepups> wrote: To:
> dog_rescue_railroad <dog_rescue_railroad@yahoogroups.com>,
> > shelterliaison yahoo group <shelterliaison@yahoogroups.com>,
>; > NY-NE-RescueNet <ny-ne-rescuenet@yahoogroups.com>
>; > From: "Trish/BerkshireP.U.P.s" <berkshirepups>
> > Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 17:47:52 -0800 (PST)
> > Subject: [shelterliai
son] Maggie-Severely injured GSD left to
> die>now in OH, rescue needs surgery $$-PLEASE HELP!
> >
> > ; CROSS-POSTED: PLEASE CONTACT Donna Smith if you can help
> Maggie.
> > Deacon's Hope Rescue
>; > P.O.Box 635
> > Neapolis, OH 43547
> > (419)875-5778
> > Lynne360cid
> > http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/OH554.html
> > ;
> > PLEASE CROSS POST FOR HELP
> > PLEASE HELP HER
> >
> > This dog has endured more than any should have to and now needs
our
> help.
> > Please, anything you can spare to help get her surgeries will be
so
> greatly
> > appreciated.
> > **Pay pal account is Lynne360cid (aol.com)
> >
I am not sure that the vets at MSU accept donations. At the time
I
> went
> > there they would not. They said it was too difficult to keep all
> funds
> > straight. It may have changed, if so, contact Lynn for the info .
> You can see
> > the pain in this poor baby's eyes. A realy beautiful girl. She is
a
> survivor.
> > Please help her.
> >
> > Lynne360cid wrote:
>; > Hi Everyone,
> > I want to thank you all for getting Maggie here safely! She truly
> is a
> > special dog!
> > The news from our vet is not good. I knew when my vet looked at
her
> X-Rays
>; > and the tears began to stream down her face...things did not look
> good.
> > Maggie has a broken pelvis and several bad breaks in both legs.
> These broken
>; > bones have already fused into the incorrect position. Both
knee's
> are
> > completely blown out...meaning shattered and have begun to
> atrophy. Dr.
> > Thurston said the injuries are consistent with a high speed
impact.
> She also
> > said most animals that present with these types of injuries are
> normally
> > ethanized right away as they are difficult to survive and just
too
> painful
> > for a dog to endure. She sustained serious trauma to her entire
hind
> > quarters. I can't even begin to imagine after looking at these X-
> Rays the
> > pain this girl has been through!
> > So pretty much here we are 6 months post injury and Maggie is
> alive! We are
> > lucky to have her here with us!!! There is no vet around here
able
> to deal
> > with the severity of her injuries so we have been referred to MSU
> (Michigan
> > State University) I have
her X-Rays and will be taking them with
me
> for her
> > consult. I will be calling in the morning to get an appointment.
I
> have been
> > assured by two different vets that MSU is our best chance for any
> remote
>; > hope of saving at least 1 leg. We are looking at a HUGE
expense!!
> This will
> > require many surgeries and lots of recovery and therapy. Sandy,
> Bonnie and I
> > are committed to this precious girl and will do all we can to
give
> her the
> > best possible outcome!! She deserves the best life has to offer!!!
> > Thank you all again and please keep good thoughts going for this
> girl! She
> > is special indeed!
> > I will keep you all posted as to the MSU consult and what we find
> out.
> > Thank you!
> > Donna Smith
> > Deacon's Hope Rescue
>; > P.O.Box 635> > Neapolis, Oh.
> > 43547
> > (419)875-5778
> > Lynne360cid
> > http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/OH554.html
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