Gertie

Gertie rescued Sunday March 14. 2004 from a man who was getting ready to shoot her!

03/17/04 diagnosis

Progressive Retinal Atrophy . . ."Gertie is totally blind"

Obesity in dogs

Hip Dysplasia

Pancreatitis

Canine Hypothyroidism

Pyometra

Updates to follow

Gertie weighted in at a whooping 49.8 pounds!  Her toe nails were so long they curled under her feet.  Her ears were also infected, and looked to have never been cleaned in her life.  They were horribly black and crusty.  Gertie came into our care with the following heath problems.

When Gertie is in better health she will undergo a weight study at Reidsville Veterinary Hospital, by Dr. David Harling, DVM

Gertie will most likely remain in foster care for a long time.  If you would like to help sponsor her care visit here:  Sponsor a Virtual Pug online

March 30, 2004

Gertie is responding to oral antibiotics, and is now taking medication for her thyroid problem.  She has shown more energy and is walking around following me instead of just laying around in bed.  There are times I would think she could see me.  She is eating Science Diet W/D formula to help her loss weight.  Gertie is is a very sweet,  loving dog, and just wants to be petted and near her human.

April 17, 2004

Gertie is feeling more like new again.  She sings and wags her tail every time she knows I am coming near her when she smells me.  Gertie starts her weight study on April 20.  Say a pray this works for her and she loses that weight.

May 14, 2004

Gertie took a turn for the worst and passed away peacefully in her sleep.  Gold rest her soul, she was a sweet and wonderful dog!

One thing we know for sure. . . . Gertie's last days were good ones.  She had a nice soft bed to sleep in, plenty of fresh water,  good food, medical help to make her feel better, and all the love she could ever want!

I cannot see you Mommy, when you cuddle me so near.
And yet I know you love me, it's in the words I hear.
I cannot see you Daddy, when you hold me by your side
But still I know you love me when you tell me so with pride.

I cannot see to run and play out in the sun so bright
For here inside my tiny head it's always dark as night.
I cannot see the treats you give when I am extra good
But I can wag my tail in Thanks just like a good dog should.

"She cannot see. The dogs no good" is what some folks might say
"She can't be trained, she'll never learn She must be put away."
But not you, Mom and Daddy You know that it's all right
Because I love you just as much as any dog with sight.

You took me in, you gave me love and we will never part
Because I'm blind with just my eyes, I see you in my heart.

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