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Title: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: twirl on August 11, 2009, 09:36:25 AM
I took her to the vet today for a normal visit with shots - I felt her heart buzzing and did not give it much thought - the vet's first words were Lady Bird needs heart surgery -
it is one of these:
1. PDA: Petent ductus artenasus
2. VSD: Ventinicular septal defect
3. ASD: Atnial spetal defect
4. Tetralogy of Fallot

1. if it is that, she could have surgery for 3200 and she may or not live
if any of the other three she will die and there is no surgery

we got her in June for 400.00
and all I wanted was a puppy to replace Sad Sack and now she is going to be put down by the same vet

this is making me so sick -- she is such a fun puppy and we love her

Buyer Beware

the breeder is taking responsibility

Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: monrein on August 11, 2009, 09:42:07 AM
Twirl, so sad even though it's good that the breeder is taking responsibility.   So sad because of course you've all fallen in love with her.   :'(   :grouphug;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: paul.karen on August 11, 2009, 09:56:43 AM
:-(

You made the puppy the happy puppy it is becasue of your love.
And the same can be said for the puppy to you.

Im so sorry to hear this.
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: okarol on August 11, 2009, 10:00:01 AM
 :( twirl I am so very sorry.
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: kimcanada on August 11, 2009, 10:00:24 AM
oh Twirl, I am so so so sorry  :'(
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: paris on August 11, 2009, 10:04:06 AM
Oh Twirl, what a summer you have had.  I am so sorry about your puppy. :'(    You certainly deserve a break from sadness right now.  Sending you love and hugs    :cuddle;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: David13 on August 11, 2009, 10:08:53 AM
Sorry, Twirl.   :cuddle;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: petey on August 11, 2009, 11:23:40 AM
so sorry, Twirl...I know how easy it is to get attached to a four-footed, fur baby.
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: rose1999 on August 11, 2009, 01:22:26 PM
So sorry Cheryl, as you know I've just lost my Molly after 11 and a half years, it is hard.  But all they ask for is love and that's what your little one had, even if her life was so sadly cut short.  Sending you a hug  :grouphug;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: kitkatz on August 11, 2009, 02:30:01 PM
Lady Bird had a great life with you all. So sad. Hugs and kisses to you!  :grouphug;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: dwcrawford on August 11, 2009, 03:27:27 PM
Saw the post Cheryl.  Not ignoring it but just don't want to think about it just yet.  Dan
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: MIbarra on August 11, 2009, 03:35:10 PM
 :cuddle;  :cuddle;   :cuddle;  :cuddle; Here are some cuddles for you! I'm so sorry Twirl. This is awful news.
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Rerun on August 11, 2009, 03:44:58 PM
Twirl this is such sad news.  She is just a puppy and just starting her dog days of life.  How can this be?  I'm so so sorry. 

                              :grouphug;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: twirl on August 11, 2009, 04:44:44 PM
she was chasing Yogi around the pool and playing with him
now she is under me with a toy
the breeder wants to put her down now
and we want to keep her until I see the first sign that she is in pain
the vet will also keep an eye on her
we don't want her in pain
she still quality of life
we would never know about this if I had not taken her to the +++++ damn vet
 :'( :'( :'( :'(
and dwcrawford -- I was looking for you and I understand
you are a friend and you will be there for me and I know it - that is not always easy
cheryl
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Darthvadar on August 11, 2009, 04:51:16 PM
Twirl...

As a fellow parent to a pawed person, I'd like to say that I'm thinking of and praying for you and Lady Bird...

Whatever decision you have to make, Please know that you have lots of support here, and we're here for you...

May God bless and protect you...

Darth....
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: paris on August 11, 2009, 04:56:45 PM
Give Lady Bird some gentle hugs from me   :cuddle;    and here is one for you   :cuddle;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Bill Peckham on August 11, 2009, 05:00:04 PM
That's a sad turn of events.

Pets are tough because they never last long enough - no matter how long we get to have them it is never enough. But this is too soon. Hope she stays out of pain for a long time.
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: dh514 on August 11, 2009, 05:24:00 PM
I am so very sorry to hear this news. Basset Hounds are special dogs. I have three . My avatar is my youngest Coco Chanel de Hound. She is now almost two. When she was about ten months old she started limping on her front paw. As she grew older it is very obvious that  her leg did not mature correctly. The vet says it is not as it should be but she is making the best of it. He said that someone might be able to fix it but it was not something that his office or anyone in our area could fix.  She walks with it rolled over but can fly when she runs.

The purpose for all this rambling is to say this, I am sure most people when they see her think I should put her down, but she is a happy dog, living a happy life. It is heartbreaking to watch her walk but I do not think she is in pain and the vet does not think she is pain

My thoughts for what they are worth is that as long as Lady Bird is not in pain, and you will know it when she is I would let  her be. Whatever you decide I know that it does not take long to fall in love with a Basset and my heart breaks for you.



Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: glitter on August 11, 2009, 05:44:30 PM
I am so sorry to hear this, I know you must love her so much, hopefully she will not have any pain for along time. :grouphug;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: willowtreewren on August 11, 2009, 06:05:44 PM
Twirl -  :'(

So sorry.

 :grouphug;
Aleta
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: RichardMEL on August 11, 2009, 08:26:17 PM
very upsetting news for your newest family member because you only just started to get to know her and bond... We all know you will do what is right for her - and I am sure she knows it too!!  :grouphug;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: kellyt on August 11, 2009, 08:31:16 PM
Very sad!  I"m so sorry.  She's a part of the family!  Hang in there Twirl.    :cuddle;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Chris on August 11, 2009, 10:42:38 PM
Sorry to hear Twirl.

Time to change vets for better luck or a second opinion.

One thought though is the breeder is taking the more repuable side compared to a pet store in offering an exchange. Sad part is one most perish, but she or they are taking the typical approach so that the pup does not suffer since pets do not show  pain as we do until it is more severe.

Hopefully the doc is wrong
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Hanify on August 12, 2009, 01:57:25 AM
Oh Twirl I'm so sorry.  As others have said - even though her life is cut short, she would have had such a lovely time with you.
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: twirl on August 12, 2009, 10:36:58 AM
this morning early before I left to go to dialysis Lady Bird and Yogi were running in the house playing tug--war and having a blast -
the breeder is going to pay us back $200 this Friday and $200 next Friday-
Lady Bird's parents will not breed again-
we can keep Lady Bird until we have to put her down - I am thankful for that -
it could be any minute and right down she is outside playing with a toy by the pool -
she is eating and chewing on us - like always -
the vet told me that she will go fast -- two weeks ago at an appointment the vet's did not notice anything wrong with her heart
the breeder's wanted us to understand that they will pay for nothing for us to keep her until she is ready to be put down-
of course we knew that
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: willowtreewren on August 12, 2009, 12:56:15 PM
 :'(

We get so close to our pets. I know your heart is breaking.

Aleta
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: jbeany on August 12, 2009, 01:16:54 PM
so sorry, twirly.

 :grouphug;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Chris on August 12, 2009, 09:06:18 PM
Here is a picture of Lady Bird Twirl sent me to post.
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: kellyt on August 12, 2009, 09:38:21 PM
OH why did you have to post that adorable photo?    Why?   I'm crying full on now!   Twirl, I am soooooooo sorry!   She's beautiful!!!!
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: kimcanada on August 13, 2009, 09:45:51 AM
She is beautiful Twirl  :-* Lady Bird
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: monrein on August 13, 2009, 09:59:31 AM
She's a gorgeous pup Twirl and the only thing that lifts my heart (from her perspective, certainly not yours) is that she gets to be with you and be loved by you until her short life is over.  I am of course wanting a miracle turnaround for her but she may already have received her miracle by landing in your home.
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: willieandwinnie on August 13, 2009, 10:48:13 AM
 :'( Oh twirl. I just saw this and I am so sorry. All I can do from here is  :cuddle;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: rose1999 on August 13, 2009, 11:40:49 AM
Twirl I'm sorry I misunderstood and thought Lady Bird had been put down.  But you still have her and where there is life there is hope.  My Molly was given 3 months but had over 2 years and because she didn't know she was ill she just lived her normal life didn't suffer.  It was only the last 2 days that she was ill.  I hope you will have your gorgeous little pup for a long time to come, but even if her life is short I know you will have given her the best one possible  :cuddle;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: twirl on August 13, 2009, 02:42:10 PM
she will not live much longer - it is a miracle she is still alive -
her heart is so big and it makes all kinds of noises -
right now, Lady Bird is running around the downstairs chasing Trasie -
they fight over toys
she was swimming today -
this is hard to understand -

Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: TynyWonder on August 13, 2009, 03:16:52 PM
Hey Twirl!

I just seen this post as I have not been on here in a while, but wanted to tell you that my thoughts are with you at this time and I am like monrein and awaiting a miracle turnaround.  ;)   Also, that pic of Lady Bird is just ADORABLE!    Keep us posted as to her condtion.    :cuddle;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: twirl on August 13, 2009, 03:22:07 PM
she is by me now
I was holding her and I can tell the time is getting nearer -
she is not in pain but she is getting slower in her actions -
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Bill Peckham on August 13, 2009, 05:02:49 PM
 :cuddle;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Chris on August 13, 2009, 05:34:44 PM
I don't know what to say.
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: kitkatz on August 13, 2009, 08:05:35 PM
Just love on her like you do. You are a special lady!  :grouphug;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: kellyt on August 13, 2009, 08:13:32 PM
 :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: okarol on August 13, 2009, 08:15:27 PM

I wish there was something I could say or do - it's so sad twirl.  :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: RichardMEL on August 13, 2009, 08:36:12 PM
Lots of cuddles for you and Lady Bird. Spend this special time with her.. she will know in her (big) heart how much you love her and care for her. Animals can sense this and it will give her comfort.
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: MIbarra on August 14, 2009, 07:15:23 AM
Lady Bird is so cute! I'm sorry she is sick.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: MandaMe1986 on August 14, 2009, 07:45:56 AM
Twirl I am so sorry!  :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Hanify on August 14, 2009, 03:37:47 PM
How is Ladybird today Twirl?
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Wattle on August 14, 2009, 05:35:15 PM
 :grouphug;  Oh Twirl I am so sorry.
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Romona on August 14, 2009, 07:27:30 PM
 :grouphug; :grouphug;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: twirl on August 15, 2009, 04:36:46 AM
she is not down yet
this morning she is barking for me to pet her
she still has a quality of life and is not in pain
she is loved and maybe that is giving her extra time
she was begging for a piece of chocolate from Trasie
and I gave her some ( a tiny bite )
WTH -- every living creature should taste choc once
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: lola on August 15, 2009, 06:38:39 AM
 :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; 2 u Twirl
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: okarol on August 15, 2009, 09:27:40 AM

she still has a quality of life and is not in pain
she is loved and maybe that is giving her extra time


She's getting good care and lots of affection - sounds like a good life to me.
Take care twirl.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Slywalker on August 17, 2009, 09:57:23 AM
Twirl  - I'm just really sorry to hear this news. 

I'm glad that Lady Bird had you for a mom.

 :grouphug;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: twirl on August 17, 2009, 01:37:46 PM
she is not down yet and it will be a week tomorrow -- when we were told this horrible news --
right now she is running around the outside of the pool barking -
she must have just discovered her barking power -
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Darthvadar on August 17, 2009, 01:58:54 PM
Twirl...

It's great to know that Lady Bird is continuing to defy the odds and is doing well, and happily voicing her opinion... ;D

I don't know if I told you, but my last dog 'Suki' was a German Shepard/Border Collie cross... When she was about a year, she was diagnosed with a significant Heart Murmor, and significant Cardiac Insufficincy... The vet didn't even put her on medication "Prolonging the inevitable" he said... I got a second opinion from a vet with a particular interest in Cardiology... He said "Just take her home and enjoy her"...

She DID die... Five weeks shy of her TWENTIETH Birthday!... And in fact, both vets died before she did! :rofl;...

Keep fighting the good fight, Ladybird...

Take care Twirl, and I hope things work out better for the little lady than we anticipate...

God bless...

Darth...
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: willieandwinnie on August 17, 2009, 02:11:36 PM
 :'( Oh Darth, I am in tears over your story and pray the same thing for Lady Bird.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Darthvadar on August 17, 2009, 02:16:46 PM
W&W....

It WOULD be lovely, wouldn't it???... Well whatever the outcome, I know that Ladybird's one very lucky, well loved pooch!... Twirl makes a great parent to a pawed person!...

I LOVE your dogs, by the way... Our hooligan is a Yorkie/King Charles Cross.... He is SO feisty... Think he has Napolean Syndrome... You know... Small people (human or otherwise) BIG attitude!...

Darth...
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: rose1999 on August 17, 2009, 07:29:29 PM
Maybe she can be like my Molly - given 3 months max and lived another 26 months, she didn't know she was supposed to be ill so she wasn't ill, just kept on loving life until the day before she died.  I hope Lady Bird will also prove the vets wrong and even beat Suki's record.  Twirl you are so kind and caring I hope for a miracle for your furbaby  :grouphug;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: twirl on August 18, 2009, 03:57:17 AM
every moment is a miracle
I have not been diciplining her and she nibbles us when she plays -
she will nibble our toes and legs and whatever body part she is near -
I have started telling her "NO" and she is better -
it is a week today - and she is getting so long -- she is a clown

Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: okarol on August 18, 2009, 10:45:10 AM
 :grouphug; I love puppies.
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: cherpep on August 18, 2009, 10:55:57 AM
Sorry to hear this about your adorable puppy.   Watching her play must be bitter-sweet for you right now.  Happy that she's still here, but sad that her time is near.  I'm sending you some hugs.   :grouphug;  Hang in there, twirl! 
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Rerun on August 18, 2009, 11:54:54 AM
Sounds like you don't have to rush into anything.  Take one day at a time.

                      :cuddle;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: paris on August 18, 2009, 12:27:00 PM
I am afraid to look here when there is a new post.  I don't want to read bad news.  Give that sweet puppy lots of love from all of us.   :grouphug;   :grouphug;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: twirl on August 25, 2009, 02:37:24 PM
we paid 400.00 for Lady Bird and the breeders sent me a check for $200 - they requested to pay two payments - one on each of the next two Fridays ( last Friday was the second Friday)
now, they changed their minds and they do not want to pay us anymore -- we have only had Lady Bird since June
she should live at least 12 years -- a healthy dog would
I don't know what to do -- we paid for a healthy dog -- we thought
they are letting us keep her until she dies - that way they do not have to pay to put her down -
and I am thinking they can avoid finding out if the problem with Lady Bird is genetic -- they sold 5 of her litter with the buyers wanting to breed
what do I do
they say it does not matter because the are not really breeders - I guess they mean there is nothing we can do
I am not after money that is not fair -- I want to get another puppy when Lady Bird goes -
 :(
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: okarol on August 25, 2009, 02:39:32 PM
we paid 400.00 for Lady Bird and the breeders sent me a check for $200 - they requested to pay two payments - one on each of the next two Fridays ( last Friday was the second Friday)
now, they changed their minds and they do not want to pay us anymore -- we have only had Lady Bird since June
she should live at least 12 years -- a healthy dog would
I don't know what to do -- we paid for a healthy dog -- we thought
they are letting us keep her until she dies - that way they do not have to pay to put her down -
and I am thinking they can avoid finding out if the problem with Lady Bird is genetic -- they sold 5 of her litter with the buyers wanting to breed
what do I do
they say it does not matter because the are not really breeders - I guess they mean there is nothing we can do
I am not after money that is not fair -- I want to get another puppy when Lady Bird goes -
 :(

Take them to small claims court. You will recoup the $200 plus court fees.
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: pamster42000 on August 25, 2009, 04:24:24 PM
So sorry to hear about Lady Bird. Just keep doing what your doing..loving and spoiling her.  Hopefully when it is her time to go she will just fall asleep and not wake up...very peaceful. She is a very cute puppy! Take care.
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: willowtreewren on August 25, 2009, 07:03:21 PM
Keep enjoying her as long as you can.  :flower;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: pelagia on August 25, 2009, 07:10:03 PM
I hope she lives at least as long as the breeder!   :cuddle;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: pamster42000 on September 24, 2009, 03:18:59 PM
Just wondering how things are going with Lady Bird ?
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: twirl on September 24, 2009, 04:49:44 PM
right now Lady Bird is trying to chew my feet -
she is a clown
she is still alive but seems to rest more -
she drives Yogi crazy with wanting to play -
she is very long and has sharp teeth
I want her to have every comfortable moment of life that God allows her-
and thanks for asking
I appreciate it  :flower;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Rerun on September 24, 2009, 05:35:12 PM
Twirl you are a good doggy mommy.  My new baby is sleeping right now.  I hope I have her a long time, but I already worry about losing her.  I guess I should not worry and just enjoy the time I have.  She is so small I've almots lost her twice.  She has to wear her harness and leash now becaues she won't come to me yet and runs.
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: twirl on September 24, 2009, 07:10:14 PM
oh just wait-----
 :yahoo;
something cometh your way  ( in the mail )
and wait until you see the N page -----  :rofl;
I know you are not a child but you are a child at heart
am I right
and I got an egg shell thing for dialysis and it is a twin size -- less than 10.00
hope it helps my ass bottom
wonder if they would give me a shot in each side of my bottom to numb me ---
oh wait, that would sting too much and I would have to pull my pants down
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: aharris2 on September 27, 2009, 08:06:53 PM
We have one nurse who l-o-o-o-ngs to to put shots in people's bootys, we'll send him your way.

 ::)

very freaky!
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: karen547 on September 27, 2009, 08:57:45 PM
 :'( Twirl I am so sorry , i would be a wreck if I had to put my pets down!  :grouphug;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Jean on September 28, 2009, 12:02:48 AM
Twirl, I am so sorry about your little guy. God gave him to you , because he knew you would take care of him and love him. And, you do.  :grouphug;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: twirl on September 28, 2009, 03:14:39 AM
she is still with us and she is getting so long -
she is enjoying every moment of life she has -
wish every animal in the world could have such a life -
right now she is drinking out of the pool -
maybe pool water is the answer ?????
we love her so much --
as long as she has a quality of life --- she will not be put down
however, I do not want her to suffer needlessly
thanks so much for you concern -
it means a lot to me  :pray;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: rose1999 on September 28, 2009, 03:18:25 AM
 :pray; wishing her a happy life however long it may be.  A hug for you too  :cuddle;
Title: Re: we have to have Lady Bird put down
Post by: Darthvadar on September 28, 2009, 04:46:27 AM
Great to hear that Ladybird's doing well, Twirl...

She may well outlive us all... ;D

Love and  :grouphug;

Darth....