About 4-5 weeks ago I went on a rescue at a high kill animal shelter and rescued a surrendered puppy that I named Lily and her 2 brothers, Gnarls, and Hamlet. Some idiot surrendered a mama and her 3 babies when the shelter is allowed to put down surrenders at any time not just Thursdays at 8:15am - so I got there at 8 got them all out and someone got the Mom -

Things were going great and Lily loved my dog Otis, also a rescue from stray rescue of St. Louis ..
This is a puppy that eats really fast and all the time if you let her, however Tuesday she didn't eat, Tuesday night I get home from being out and she takes a turn for the worst and vomits non stop and has other icky stuff going on, I'll save the details if you have not had breakfast.. So we called the emergency vet and they say it sounds like Parvo- sure enough she went to our vet yesterday after a really rough night and it is Parvo.. I have been distraught and beside myself... she will be there (the vet) for about 5 days IF she pulls through...

Keep her in your thoughts..

I hate to leave for Berkeley (Dave Matthews concert) knowing she could die.... My son asked "Mommy will the YITTLE dog be ok" broke my heart, as that was his first rescue at age 6 and he was proud to pull all 3 with me. After making it this far I hope she pulls through...

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Parvo is nasty, and rampant in my area,my vet won'tlet any pups come into the office, sends the staff out to the car to examine the pups and she only allows them into the office if carried and held. It can be treated,but costly, good luck I will be praying for the baby and you as well, I know the pain of having a sick [dog].

sorry to hear that.... i lost a dog to parvo long ago... seems here they have to have that shot theese days...a part of their vacinations.... parvo is really contageous they say it comes from a dog eating the vomit or "other icky stuff" of another that has parvo.. hope its not to late to get your other dogs vacinations

I can feel the emotions you are going through right now and I will keep this in my thoughts.

yes they treated my dog he was in the vet for 5 days till he passed..

Prayers for the little one and for you and your family as well

I called the vet and so far she is holding on... she did have her shots but her 2nd set was just 5 days ago, seems to be she got it at the same place that is saving her...

I am beside myself.. I miss her ....

Ahhhhhhhh honey, hang in there,[[[[[[[hugs]]]]]]

Thanks... going to cry again.. and after my interview I'll go.. I will be so busy and the vet is so far that I doubt I can go before I leave for San Francisco...

i really feel for you and your pup... i hope they have better meds than they did when i had to go through it... it was fairly new back then..(1982). im sure they do now... my prayers are with you

ty... they do have a better chance these days..

it's just tough

BTW- please consider fostering a shelter dog, save a life... :-D

Prayers indeed

Sorry to hear about your dog hope that all goes well. When and animal gets sick it is like one of our kids we get so attached to them

here here i have can only have one where i live... she was on death row too .. and abused heavily her pups were taken the day before i got her and she was fixed.... also she had another surgery a week prior and i had to take her to vet for meds etc...<had a rubber band imbeded in her neck 1/4 in...<skin grew over it> she was horrible when i got her no wonder they gave her to me! now ive had her for 6 yrs and she still learns!!! she is a darned good dog

I jus t lost my beloved 14 year old dog last Sept. so my prayers are on the way!!!!

TY you are all making it better

Love and Light

like i.... there was a reason i got my dog... and so was for you... i think that rescued dogs have a purpose to be here..most have gone through hell and some are very hard to train and have patience with as mine<1 1/2> when i got her..> so im thinking with your love and the reasonings your dog will get better keep us updated though

Been there, done that... many prayers going your way..good luck

I could not agree more, I am thankful my 2 cant talk or I'd probably be up for some serious criminal charges.. Otis is amazing and I adore him also..