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Post by PrisonerOfHope on Jan 27, 2021 2:43:48 GMT -5
I took Autumn to the vet today because she hasn't been eating and seemed to be having joint pain. Turns out she has a bad back and the pain has suppressed her appetite. I did get painkillers for her, and they're working; for the first time in almost a week she came looking for food after the first one. She's being picky - she doesn't want dog food, but she ate three hot dogs and a corn dog - her favorites - and some beef jerky treats. I also have to get several ramps so her back isn't stressed - one for the bed (she sleeps with me), one for the car, and one for the porch steps. When the vet took x-rays he saw a mass of some sort on her iiver; she's going to have an ultrasound on Thursday. In my research I learned that there's a fatty liver tumor that older dogs get; it's benign and doesn't need treatment, so I'm praying that it's nothing more serious than that and she won't need surgery to remove it. Autumn is like a daughter to me; she's what keeps me going. Obviously, being on Social Security the expense of these procedures, medications, and the ramps is a problem, and Poshmark has been very slow. I'd appreciate it if you could take a look at my Poshmark closet and see if there's anything you'd like so I can get some money in - it's at poshmark.com/closet/funkyhulagirlIf you're not registered on Poshmark, use code FUNKYHULAGIRL and not only will I get $10 when you make your first purchase (from any seller), but you'll get $10 off your first order as well as reduced shipping. If you're an animal lover and would just like to donate a few dollars, you can do so via Paypal (TheHarpazoForum at Gmail dot com) or Cash App ($HarpazoForum). Even a few dollars will help, but if you can't, please pray for my sweet baby. Thanks and God bless.
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Post by PrisonerOfHope on Jan 28, 2021 22:48:36 GMT -5
My baby has lesions on her liver and spleen. We have to see an oncologist.
She's truly like a daughter to me (2 Sam. 12:3). For years I've prayed that the Lord would keep us both healthy and well until the rapture. Seeing all that's going on in the world, it's apparent there's not much longer to go, so that's still my prayer.
Please pray for my little sweetheart. Thanks.
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Post by maybetoday on Jan 30, 2021 0:43:38 GMT -5
How is she doing, POH?
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Post by PrisonerOfHope on Jan 30, 2021 1:36:14 GMT -5
Well, she's pretty much her usual self, although she doesn't have too much interest in eating. We went to the park today, and she was rolling in the grass and made friends with two nice young boys. When I give her her pills (a painkiller for her bad back and an appetite stimulant), I cut up a hot dog and hide the pills in two of the pieces. She gobbled down the pieces...but spit out the pills, tiny as they are! I put them back in two more pieces, fed her several pieces one after another, and managed to trick her. She did give me a scare earlier. She lets me know when she has to go out, and since she sometimes likes to explore the yard or just lie in the grass, I let her out and leave the back door open so she can come back in when she's ready. After15-20 minutes I looked in the back room - she wasn't in yet. I waited a while longer - still no Autumn. I started to panic; it's cold out and I don't want her out in that. I got my coat and a flashlight, ready to go looking for her, and something made me turn around. This is what I saw: She was lying comfortably in a pile of teddy bears, and sort of blended in! (My favorite manmade thing in the world is teddy bears - and I have a LOT!) Please continue to pray that - with the rapture obviously very near - the Lord keeps her here and brings us home together. Thanks.
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Post by PrisonerOfHope on Feb 1, 2021 23:45:08 GMT -5
We're going to a holistic vet tomorrow; I'm hoping and praying for a miracle.
I don't have any family to speak of - just a few cousins I haven't seen in about 40 years - and she's like a daughter to me. Please pray the Lord keeps us together until the rapture - it can't be much longer.
Thanks.
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Post by PrisonerOfHope on Feb 3, 2021 1:48:03 GMT -5
We went to the holistic vet today. She said that Autumn likely didn't have an appetite becuae her stomach is swollen with fluid and the tumore pressing on it are causing her pain, and she was also dehydrated. She was given an IV which included Vitamin B6 to stimulate her appetite, as well as appetite stimulant pills; the vet ordered steriods which will keep the tumors from growing and hopefully shrink them.
I am having a problem - I can't get one of these tiny pills into her; she manages to keep it hidden in her mough and then spits it out. I tried putting one in a hot dog, in peanut butter...no interest.
Please pray that she'll be more cooperative, and also that the Lord will be merciful and bring us home together at the rapture. I really don't think it ill be much longer.
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Post by PurplePuppy on Feb 4, 2021 1:03:08 GMT -5
Praying for your sweet baby, POH - a lot of us are, even though we may not post it. I'll do what I can. ((( HUG )))
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Post by PrisonerOfHope on Feb 4, 2021 2:04:11 GMT -5
Today Autumn had a liter of fluid removed from her tummy, and the doctor referred us to an oncologist.
Please, if you can help - even $5 - I'd appreciate it. I'm on Social Security, but am trying to get her the best help I can. Even if you can't help financially, please pray - she's such a good, sweet girl. Thanks.
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Post by PrisonerOfHope on Feb 5, 2021 0:01:54 GMT -5
My baby is hanging in there, although she still has no appetite. We have an appointment with an oncologist for Monday morning.
I'm still hoping and praying for the rapture, but please pray, and if you can help with even $5 it would be appreciated. The bills are already almost $1500.
Thanks.
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Post by schwartzie on Feb 8, 2021 17:37:32 GMT -5
Autumn isn't doing well, so I'll be taking over for POH for a while so she can spend time with her baby.
She's not eating, has lost a lot of weight, and can't even keep water down. She's already been to four vets, including the ER, and at this point POH just wants to keep her comfortable untili the Lord takes her home. Autumn is too old for surgery, and the cancer has metastacised. The only option, which isn't an option, is chemo, but it's very expensive and she's already strugging to pay the vet bills, and there's no scientific evidence to prove that it extends life, and meanwhile the animal is miserable.
To make matters worse, the vet was supposed to order steroids a week ago, which would make Autumn more comfortable even if they didn't shrink the tumors; they're supposed to ease pain and restore appetite. After calling the vet, POH was told that THEY HAVEN'T COME IN THE MAIL YET!!!! Unbelievable - who the heck orders essential drugs by mail, not FedEx? The vet said they have this problem all the time, even with drugs needed for surgery, like morphine, so surgeries have to be cancelled. To tell you the truth, I've never been to a vet who didn't have needed drugs on hand.
Both POH and Autumn need your prayers. I know she's prayed for years that the Lord would take them both together in the rapture, and is still hoping that's the case.
If you can help with even a few dollars, please do - the financial stress isn't making things any easier. Thanks.
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Post by schwartzie on Feb 10, 2021 19:47:05 GMT -5
Autumn is with the Lord; she died lying in bed next to POH.
POH is distraught, and angry at the loss of her best friend. Please keep her in prayer, and if you can help witn even a few dollars towards the vet bills (almost $2,000) it would be appreciated; she's on Social Security so this is a lot for her.
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Thanks.
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Post by PurplePuppy on Feb 11, 2021 2:37:29 GMT -5
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Post by songbird on Feb 11, 2021 21:48:16 GMT -5
I'm so sorry.
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Post by leilani on Feb 14, 2021 22:13:52 GMT -5
I'm so sorry.
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Post by Midnight on Feb 17, 2021 3:40:58 GMT -5
I'm so sorry, POH, but don't be sad - she's safe with King Jesus, and you'll be with her again before you know it. (((HUG)))
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Post by bloodbought on Apr 7, 2021 1:40:48 GMT -5
You doing OK, POH? I thought you might like this.
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Post by PrisonerOfHope on Apr 7, 2021 23:54:54 GMT -5
Thanks guys. There's not a day I don't miss her and cry for her, but hopefully I'll be seeing her again very, very soon.
I adopted another dog, but she's not working out - she's too young and hyperactive, and I can't handle her. I wanted an older dog, but the one I went to look at at the Humane Society didn't like cats, so I got another one - a beagle/coonhound. I'm going to have to rehome her; she needs a family with kids to keep up with her - she's too much for me to handle. I'm hoping to see another one later this week; she's an 8 years old terrier mix. Hopefully she'll work out.
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