Mahatma Gandhi
My PUG Daisy entered my life on June 18, 1995 which is more than 12 years of unconditional love. She has been there for me thru the best of times, and the worse of times.
Throughout the last twelve years, I created a Doggie Diva.... stubborn, spoiled and delightfully demanding; but hopelessly devoted to me.
Six months ago, I noticed that Daisy was having difficulty walking with her back legs and immediately consulted a Canine Geriatric Specialist in a nearby town. Daisy was diagnosed with arthritis and some deterioration in the lower spinal discs; not painful but somewhat uncomfortable. We began a series of treatments, new medications and a perscription diet which, in combination would keep Daisy pain and discomfort free.
Each month, we return for consultation, blood work, prescription dog food and medication. Surgery is not an option and euthanasia is not a even a consideration.
Despite difficulty walking, Daisy remains playful and is enjoying a quality of life many would envy.
Last month during her monthly examination, Daisy had developed an ear infection; easily healed with additional medication, antibiotics.
This week, I noticed a discharge at her left eye which became ulcerated. Today, after a visit to an eye specialist, medications were perscribed as well as a mild sedative. Additionally, Daisy is wearing one of those horrid looking Elizabethan collars to prevent further damage to the eye. I have to dispense eye drop A: 4 times daily, eye drop B: 3 times daily as well as mild sedative to keep her calm. Re-examination in five days. PRAY or send positive energy our way, please.....
The cost for all of the above treatments and medications has become prohibitive but my employer is allowing me to work at home and as long as Daisy remains otherwise healthy and pain free, we will persevere.
As I previously stated, after twelve years of unconditional love I owe Daisy a happy, comfortable, pain free and much longer life. As I write, my other PUG, Muggs is sleeping at my feet. More about my adorable "bad boy" at a later date!
There is another reason for this post. My peers at work asked today if I had posted about Atlanta Falcon football star Michael Vick. I answered NO, I found the subject of animal abuse too upsetting. They asked that I make my voice heard .......
I was unable to sleep last nite. I kept thinking about.........
(CNN) -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick faces criminal charges and a possible prison sentence for allegedly participating in an enterprise that trained pit bulls for death matches in which spectators bet on the outcome, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Vick, 27, and three associates were indicted by a federal grand jury in Richmond, Virginia, on a conspiracy count alleging they bought and sponsored dogs in an animal fighting venture and traveled across state lines to participate in illegal activity, including gambling.
According to the indictment, dogs that didn't show enough fighting spirit, or that lost matches, were put to death by a variety of methods, including shooting, drowning, hanging and electrocution and on at least one occasion a dog was thrown to the floor to it's death.
Prosecutors alledge that on one occasion earlier this year, Vick participated in killing eight dogs.Michael Vick has a 120 million dollar contract with the Atlanta Falcons as well as several endorsement contracts, including NIKE.
It's time to show the dog fighting world that animal abuse is illegal and will not be tolerated in America.
I urge you to contact the Atlanta Falcon organization and voice your concern. There is a pre printed ready to submit form at PETA.
Please take a minute to visit their site and become involved!
THANKS
