The Pet Thread

[Tommy-G]

Originally Posted by Cyn-BMW

He’s probably humiliated, because he looks like a cross dressing dog in an aerobics class in the ‘80s!

Did you just call his dog Richard Simmons?

[Cyn-BMW]

Originally Posted by Tommy-G

Did you just call his dog Richard Simmons?

Oh no, definitely not me! 🤣

[Littlebear]

We brought our good friend Chester up north with us this month.
The big 90lb hound dog dumped the canoe (& every thing) into the lake.

[rmanm4]

My little girl:

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by Cyn-BMW

He’s probably humiliated, because he looks like a cross dressing dog in an aerobics class in the ‘80s!

We got him a better suit yesterday!!

[Littlebear]

Newcomb, NY, Chester & Onslow.

[rmanm4]

Dog life is hard:

[Esteban]

FTFY

He/she's a cutie, enjoying the sun.

[ShopVac]

So proud of my little stud. Good boi passed his CGC-A and CGC-U (Canine Good Citizen Advanced and Urban). He tries so hard to please.

Him with his awards...hanging in an elevator...and chillin' at the Hard Rock for 5 minutes (with distractions...never budged)

[Littlebear]

Originally Posted by ShopVac

So proud of my little stud. Good boi passed his CGC-A and CGC-U (Canine Good Citizen Advanced and Urban). He tries so hard to please.

Him with his awards...hanging in an elevator...and chillin' at the Hard Rock for 5 minutes (with distractions...never budged)

Congrats! A well trained GSD is like no other (so pretty too).

[rmanm4]

A pic from when our dog was a pup:

[S65 SCHNAUZER]

Hi everyone...

So my fiancee and her family is going through some hard times with their pup and is raising funds to help with their dogs medical bills as they're just financially not in the best situation to afford them. I just wanted to share their story and page in case any of you wanted to help or even just share the story with others. It is all very much appreciated.

If this post violates any of the rules, Mods please feel free to remove it!

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I have a 1 year old Miniature Schnauzer named Nala who recently was diagnosed with extreme anemia. A normal dog's red blood cell count should be between 36% to 60%. Nala's red blood cell count is at 9.5%...

The doctors have given us 2 options.

We give her blood transfusions to raise her blood count, in order for the vet to proceed with multiple tests to find out what the cause of her anemia could be. Finding the cause will help to find the right cure and treatments for Nala.
They told us that there is a 60% chance that the blood transfusion will be effective, and at this point there is only one way to find out, and that is to try.

2. Or else, the other option is to euthanize her.

Which to my family and I is the last thing we want to do. She is our baby girl, and she has so much love and life in her. Seeing her wag her tail for food and walks to this day pains us to think that euthanizing her is even an option. We don't want her to go so soon. It really isn't fair...

The issue we are faced with though, is that we pay around $8,000 for her first appointment. Then more appointments are to follow, and we are not in a place where we can easily spend large amounts of money like this.. and that is if the first round is successful and the transfusions are effective.

Of course, if I had enough money then I wouldn't even be questioning Nala's tests and treatments. If I had a lot of money, I would give her all of the best tests and treatments she could get.

I just am curious about what others would do in a situation like this...

I did just create a gofundme page for Nala..(https://gofund.me/ee8e8a07) which also has Nala's entire birth story if you are interested in reading more about her history..Moderators, if this is inappropriate to post please let me know. Even if you are not able to donate, I appreciate your time in reading our story, and any words of advice or sharing of my story would be sincerely appreciated.
Thank you in advance.

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Thanks again everyone

[Littlebear]

Chester looking for beaver!

[SakhirM4]

Today was Shiloh's 1st Birthday!! Despite his obvious humiliation, we did the whole thing with doggie cake, hat, bow tie, scarf, balloons, and banners. Even sang Happy Birthday. Poor Shiloh 🙁

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by SakhirM4

Today was Shiloh's 1st Birthday!! Despite his obvious humiliation, we did the whole thing with doggie cake, hat, bow tie, scarf, balloons, and banners. Even sang Happy Birthday. Poor Shiloh 🙁

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Sweet doggie...

[Littlebear]

Baby Onslow

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by Littlebear

Baby Onslow

So cute, would give many rep points, if I could.

[Bonk!]

Originally Posted by S65 SCHNAUZER

Hi everyone...

I just am curious about what others would do in a situation like this...

I'll start this by saying I am a dog owner and lover. It's a horrible choice, but I don't think you should risk additional financial stress for treatment that may or may not work. We faced the same choice for a rescue we had for 9 years - developed a hole in her lung. Vet said that she was in pain, the surgery might not be successful, and the cost would be way more than we could afford. As hard as it was, and I remember the whole thing like it was yesterday, we put her down. This probably won't be a very popular opinion, but it's an honest one.

[Cyn-BMW]

Originally Posted by Bonk!

I'll start this by saying I am a dog owner and lover. It's a horrible choice, but I don't think you should risk additional financial stress for treatment that may or may not work. We faced the same choice for a rescue we had for 9 years - developed a hole in her lung. Vet said that she was in pain, the surgery might not be successful, and the cost would be way more than we could afford. As hard as it was, and I remember the whole thing like it was yesterday, we put her down. This probably won't be a very popular opinion, but it's an honest one.

I think most of us do the best we can for our pets. But sometimes, that’s the best or only option.

[IllSic_Design]

Originally Posted by Bonk!

I'll start this by saying I am a dog owner and lover. It's a horrible choice, but I don't think you should risk additional financial stress for treatment that may or may not work. We faced the same choice for a rescue we had for 9 years - developed a hole in her lung. Vet said that she was in pain, the surgery might not be successful, and the cost would be way more than we could afford. As hard as it was, and I remember the whole thing like it was yesterday, we put her down. This probably won't be a very popular opinion, but it's an honest one.

I can agree with this. Had to make the tough decision to put one of my cats down last year after her needing expensive medical proc. that didn't have the best chance even if it went perfectly as they hoped, through multiple processes like the person who asked. I still hate the fact that I had to do it and it makes me sad whenever I think about it, but it was probably for the best... I hope

[SakhirM4]

Shiloh tried to play with one of the balloons after his Birthday party :-)

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by SakhirM4

Shiloh tried to play with one of the balloons after his Birthday party :-)

That didn't last long. He's like "where'd it go?" lol