Copper
Fri, 15 Jan 1999 11:30:45 EST - from Susan
I was just advised by SpayLee that there's a 4 year old, neutered, red male
with cropped ears at a Ft. Myers vet. He's an owner turn in and they need
assistance in placing him. I'll advise once I speak to the vet and determine
the need for foster care, etc.
Sat, 16 Jan 1999 08:43:17 EST - from Susan
Angie Homoky, Cocoa/Katie's foster mom is picking up the
little boy today. We have one potential home in the Orlando area (Altamonte
Springs).
Thanks to Angie for "stepping up" again!
Susan
Sat, 16 Jan 1999 10:34:52 EST - from Susan
Angie named the 4 year old red, Copper and took him home. We did get some bad
news. He is heartworm positive (early stages) and requires treatment. One
test was done yesterday and it showed positive, but the vet ran a second, more
accurate test last night or this morning. Both Angie and I have spoken to the
vet techs and at this point, it appears that Copper will be going back on
Monday to start the treatment. IMPS funds will be used to front the costs, so
we'll be looking for reimbursement from the adoptive home.
Sat, 16 Jan 1999 19:48:30 EST - from Angie
Ok, guys... here is the story on Copper, the 4 y o minpin in SW Florida.
Sun, 17 Jan 1999 18:35:27 EST - from Angie
I know that there is some interest as to why Copper's vet bills are totalling
close to $350.00 to get rid of his heartworms and many list members have
stated that their vet only charges close to $200.
Wed, 20 Jan 1999 12:52:08 EST - from Susan
The vet's office just called me regarding Copper and to acknowledge receipt of
the IMPS check I mailed them (we're paying in three installments over a couple
of week period). I'm happy to say that they've reduced the price another $50
and I asked them to continue to "shave it" if possible. Apparently the letter
I sent along with the check did some good :)
Anyway, Copper is doing very well and will go home with Angie tonight. He'll
be started on preventative next week, will take a baby aspirin each day and
will have to stay fairly calm for the next 4 weeks. I asked about pain and
they told me that they'd send him home with a few days' supply of rimadil
(sp?). I'm sure Angie will be updating us once she picks him up. I'm sure
that he'll be SO EXCITED to see her!
I was also asked if I knew anyone in the area that did Papilion (sp?) rescue
work. I don't, but I said I'd check around. If anyone knows a contact,
please advise. THANKS!
Susan
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Sat, 6 Feb 1999 17:16:05 EST - from Angie
Hi all!
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Sun, 28 Feb 1999 19:36:57 EST - from Angie
I have just informed luci in RI that I would like for Copper to have a home
with them, and she is crying; they are so happy.
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Wed, 17 Mar 1999 20:16:04 EST - from Luci
hi, Happy St. Patty's Day we will always celebrate this day!!!!!!! We picked
up copper today at the airport. He was not to happy at first but as I speak he
is laying down next to my husband. wiil keep you informed thanks for the
great rescue..... Especially Petie got to go take care of our new arrival
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 08:12:57 EST - from Angie
This is from Copper's new mom. It seems like things are going better!
I am very excited for them and they promise to keep in touch!
<<hi i wrote a big letter to you and got knocked off of aol now i have to write
it again.
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If you have any queries, feel free to email me at
mglsim@cygnus.uwa.edu.au
IMPS ~ red male in SW Florida - Copper
Thanks.
Susan
More later ~
Susan
As you know, he is heartworm positive, but in the early stages. I named him
Copper because he did not have a name. The vet tech explained that he has
been shifted from one home to another so often that he lost his name in the
process :{ very sad, so I named him Copper because he is such a beautiful
red color that he reminds me of a shiny Penny, but Penny is for girls, so
copper, it is.
I'm wondering if I should have named him "Gordito" though because he has
definately not been underfed. He is a bit of a butterball. He weighs about
10 lbs now, but should maybe be about 7, I would guess. he is very sweet, and
immediately warms up to men and other dogs. He is a little reserved around
women although, he is on my lap right now and Parker is once again being a
gentleman and allowing this. He supposedly was the owned by an elderly man
and woman and the woman was petrified of him and possibly hit him a lot,
explaining the shyness around woman. He was having a tendancy to bite, but
not hard, more out of fright at first, but he is getting almost completely
over this already.
He seems to be potty trained fairly well, which is great and he seems smart
and wanting to please. He will make a great pet!
So, I am planning on keeping him this weekend and then he goes in on Monday
for his treatments.
I'm so glad that IMPS is here, we have definately saved this dogs life and
that is the direct words from the vet.
By the way, the vet gave him all of his shots at No Charge, so I think that
they are definately working with us. I think that it would be good to stay
with this office. They are doing a lot of things at No Charge and Discounts!
Keep me informed on perspective adoptive parents!
Angie, Parker and Copper (and Joseph, the loving husband who allows me to do
this)
From what I understand from the vet office, there are two types of treatments
to get rid of heartworms. One offered by our vet is about $200 and it
involves placing an IV for an extended amount of time in the dog for a few
treatments. The other treatment is more costly (350.00) and only involves two
seperate injections a day apart in the back of the dog on either side of his
spine.
The vet and the vet technicians that had been working with Copper have
suggested the 350 treatment because Copper is a needle phobic and I gather
that collecting the blood work for his heartworm tests was quite a chore.
They thought that placing an IV in him several times, would not only be
excessively traumatic, but also more dangerous to Copper.
So, we are going with the more expensive treatment for that reason.
He goes in tomorrow morning and stays at the vet for the two days. The next 5
days or so is critical for him because there is a chance that the dissolving
worms might block his heart and cause a heart attack or even a stroke, so we
will be saying prayers for him.
He has turned into an absolute doll, all be it a little piglet running around.
He is not trying to bite anyone anymore and is such a lap angel. He is so
funny. If we can find someone to cover his vet bills, he will be an easy
placement otherwise, I think!
Angie, Joseph, Parker and Copper
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Copper is still here and he is doing great! Other than getting a half a baby
aspirin a day, he is just like any other minpin.
He is such a happy dog and so lovie.
I was disappointed when a lady named Michelle changed her mind on adopting
him, but I am keeping my eyes and ears open for the perfect home for him, and
in the meantime, or however long it takes, his home is here!
Thanks for your concern all!
Love,
angie, parker and copper
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It is gonna be hard for me to let him go, but they sound like they will have a
lot of love for him!
Now, getting him to RI...
I have had lots of emails with potential leg drivers.
I have also had suggestions for Counter to Counter flight.
How do I do this, help me out guys!
Angie
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Thanks for everyone's help!
Angie and Parker
well copper is doing fine fits right in with the rest of us we all went for a
ride today. he does so many funny things we bought him a bunny and he shakes
it to death. he''s always on his back looking for a rub. we love him to death.
well have to go now will keep in tough bye luci>>
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