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McDonough, GA.......Juliet is a Yellow Lab / Shepherd Mix that was picked up as a stray in the most horrific condition. She was in such bad shape that the Animal Control person in charge was treating her but not planning on sending her around to the rescue community. She just wanted her to be comfortable before they put her to sleep. The day came when they were going to put Juliet down and she got up and walked to the front of her kennel and wagged her tail. They couldn't believe it. Her eyes were so infected that she couldn't even see and she was happy and wagging her tail. The AC officer decided to send her pictures around and see if anyone would step up for her. It was around Midnight when I got the message and the pictures. As full as we are, I took one look and knew I could not let this incredible dog die that way. She deserved a chance and I was going to do everything in my power to turn her around. When we got Juliet I was shocked to see what terrible shape she was in. These pictures make her look good. She is 1000 times worse than this. She looks like she is as old as the hills and in reality she is only around 6 years old. She does not have Demodex but does have what we think started out as a flea allergy. The skin condition went so long not being treated that she got horrible secondary infections all over her body. Her eyes and ears are in horrible shape because of all the infection, yeast and fungus she has. She has so many things wrong that we don't know if she was starved or if she is emaciated because her body has been working over time to rid it of the infection and the allergic reaction. She is also high heartworm positive. For the last 5 days we have had her getting round the clock care treating one condition after another without stressing her system out. On Saturday she quit eating and on Sunday she took a turn for the worse. Her bloodwork came back that she has IMHA (Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia). In other words, her red blood cells are being attacked by her Immune System. On top of this, she is high heartworm positive and has pneumonia. The only place i knew that would be equipped to give her the best possible chance was Charleston Veterinary Referral Center. With IV's and Juliet, I rushed to Charleston. After their initial consultation they said it did not look good for her at all. When I left her last night, she had a 5% chance of making it through the night. I told the hospital that as long as she was not suffering and was still waging her tail, do whatever it takes to save her.
I do not post for an animal, If I think they will not make it. I get them the best possible care and only when I feel good about the situation will I post for them. Juliet is now up to 25%. She still has a long way to go but has a fighting Spirit. The compassion and love this incredible dog has will leave you speechless and gasping for air. She is that special and is so deserving of all the love and medical care we can give her. She is a Gentle Angel that was put here on Earth for us all to learn how to unconditionally LOVE. She is all that and more.
"Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight". Albert Schweitzer |
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