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Friday afternoon we were each still saddened and disheartened about losing our dear Snickers.   We don't lose that many and when we do it takes us back.   We barely had time to get a kleenex when we got a horrible phone call.   Adorable Hazel that had just been placed in her new home had bloody diarrhea and was terribly ill.  I was just going to post the wonderful news about her new Family when this came in.  We immediately had her taken to the Hospital in Charlotte and put in ICU.   She and Snickers had been in the Hospital at the same time but never came in contact with each other.  They each tested negative for Parvo when they arrived and did not have any systems of parvo.  We had the hospital test and re-test their kennels after each dog and their cleaning protocol rid the entire area of any signs of parvo.  No animal could have gotten sick from the areas where they were.  The best we can come up with it that each pup had parvo when they arrived but were not far enough along to test positive.

 

Hazel was adopted by Dr. Michelle Nanfelt's Niece.   The minute Hazel started feeling bad she was contacted.  We knew when she arrived exactly what we were dealing with based on her symptoms.   She had terrible bloody diarrhea and was vomiting.   For those of you that do not know what Parvo is, I have put a brief description below from the AVMA.  "Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months old are the most at risk. Dogs that are ill from canine parvovirus infection are often said to have "parvo." The virus affects dog's gastrointestinal tracts and is spread by direct dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated feces (stool), environments, or people. The virus can also contaminate kennel surfaces, food and water bowls, collars and leashes, and the hands and clothing of people who handle infected dogs. It is resistant to heat, cold, humidity, and drying, and can survive in the environment for long periods of time. Even trace amounts of feces from an infected dog may harbor the virus and infect other dogs that come into the infected environment. The virus is readily transmitted from place to place on the hair or feet of dogs or via contaminated cages, shoes, or other objects."

  

This is not a Virus you want to have to deal with.    It is hard to get rid of and can cost a fortune trying to save the animal.  Even after doing everything possible, you still might lose the animal like we did with Snickers.    A simple Parvo Vaccine could have saved Snickers if given when he was very young.  Sadly, now we have to do the same thing with Hazel that we did with Snickers.   She is quarantined in ICU with round the clock care and lots of fluids.  She was thin when she left but not emaciated like she was when we first got her.   She is not eating and will be closely monitored if she loses too much weight.  An NG feeding tube will be put in if she does not start to eat.

 

The only good news we have is that Hazel's immune system was much stronger when she left the hospital than Snickers was.   She had been doing great since her surgery and was cleared to be placed in a home.   She was able to run around and play and did not show any signs of being sick.   She acted like her normal cute, adorable self that everyone loved and adored.   It just goes to show you how quickly Life can change for these little pups when they are NOT Vaccinated.  One minute your Life is great and the next you are fighting for your Life.

 

Please, Help Us, with Hazels ICU bills.   We just got done paying off her surgery and were delighted for her to be in such a great home.    We take care of all of our pups when something like this happens.  Once you are an NAR dog, always an NAR dog.   We have to get Hazel over this before she can go back to her new Family.    Any donation would be greatly appreciated.  No Rescue can take too many hits with treating Parvo and still be in business.   We are one of a few that puts them in ICU and never gives up on them, no matter the cost.

 

Please, keep Hazel in your Prayers that she pulls through this.  Thanks for caring.

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