Angelboddy Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 I came apon this sad story while lokking at weimaraner adoption places. Please take the time to read this. It broke my heart :cry: :cry: :cry: [img]http://www.petfinder.org/fotos/MO162.1210406.jpg[/img] Notes: Please read Hanna's story, and visit The American Heartworm Society for more vital information about this disease. Sweet Hanna. This little darling came to us in terrible shape. We knew that Hanna was heartworm positive, she was skin and bones, and she was in advanced stages of heartworm disease. We took her anyway, to offer her a chance at life. We worked to put some weight on Hanna before starting heartworm treatment, and on December 4, she had her first treatment to rid her of the heartworms. Hanna was doing great during the first week, she seemed to be responding well. On the 10th, she did have a setback, she went into shock and was taken immediately to the vet. She returned home on the afternoon of the 10th, and was resting comfortably all evening. Late evening, she was having another coughing attack, and was going into shock again. She was rushed to the emergency clinic where she spent the night in ICU, being cared for minute by minute. On the morning of the 11th, Hanna was transferred to hospital care with our regular vet. Hanna seemed to be doing fine, and was livening up with all the love and attention she received from the staff. On Friday night, her foster mom stopped in and hand-fed Hanna, just to spoil her, and the two hung out together for a short while. Hanna's tail was wagging fiercely, she loved the attention. The vet clinic called at about 11pm on Friday night... Hanna had had a third and final attack, and they were unable to bring her back. It was the last thing anyone expected, because she was doing so well. Her heartworm was so advanced, she just couldn't handle the battle going on inside her heart and lungs. Please take a moment today to think a good thought for Hanna, and hug your own dogs. When was the last time you had them tested for heartworm? Are they on preventative? Don't let something like this happen to your dog. Hanna suffered because of an irresponsible owner who didn't take the time to give her the care she needed. It is our hope that Hanna's loss will be a reminder to many about the real danger of heartworm, and perhaps some other dogs will be saved because of her story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnek Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 I hugged my girl, and made sure her heartworm medication was up to date. Thank you.... DAMN people who have dogs and dont bother to care for them.... :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 :cry: :cry: :cry: Poor Sweet Hannah! R.I.P little :angel: ! I gave Rowie the biggest hug(Ihadto go outside!) and then made sure her heartworm mediacton was upto date...poor baby! :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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