Oodles of Doodles Rescue Collective2024-03-28T19:11:24ZBeverly Zeroogianhttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/profile/BeverlyZeroogianhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800628272?profile=original&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=16t4gfubs64ct&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDOODLE MESSENGER has another doodle in need!tag:www.doodlerescuecollective.com,2014-02-10:2747693:Topic:2126702014-02-10T19:59:54.173ZBeverly Zeroogianhttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/profile/BeverlyZeroogian
<p>This is Cody:</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800637432?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800637432?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a> He is, sadly, undergoing chemo right now and his family could sure use some help. Any donation will help - even a small amount - they add up!</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800637432?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800637432?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a>He is, sadly, undergoing chemo right now and his family could sure use some help. Any donation will help - even a small amount - they add up!</p>
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<p><a href="http://doodlemessenger.webs.com/doodleinneedcody.htm">http://doodlemessenger.webs.com/doodleinneedcody.htm</a></p> Please help this young blind labradoodle...a message from The DOODLE MESSENGERtag:www.doodlerescuecollective.com,2013-06-05:2747693:Topic:2013402013-06-05T19:32:32.147ZBeverly Zeroogianhttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/profile/BeverlyZeroogian
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800635068?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800635068?profile=original" width="114"></img></a> Sadly we have another Doodle in Need on the DOODLE MESSENGER.<br></br><br></br><br></br>Mocha's story is very poignant...the idea of a young blind labradoodle hurts my heart.<br></br><br></br>He was a rescue, who lost his sight, then regained it with the help of his new family but now has lost most of his regained vision. Here is what his family has to say:<br></br><br></br>Mocha is a 3-1/2 YO…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800635068?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800635068?profile=original" width="114"/></a> Sadly we have another Doodle in Need on the DOODLE MESSENGER.<br/><br/><br/>Mocha's story is very poignant...the idea of a young blind labradoodle hurts my heart.<br/><br/>He was a rescue, who lost his sight, then regained it with the help of his new family but now has lost most of his regained vision. Here is what his family has to say:<br/><br/>Mocha is a 3-1/2 YO Labradoodle that was dealt a tough hand from day one. At 6 months old, a back yard breeder dumped him and his brother at a shelter claiming they were gun shy and would not hunt. Both dogs were non-socialized, fearful, and emotional wrecks. They were considered unadoptable and scheduled to be euthanized. As a foster family for idog.biz we were asked to rescue Mocha. When we got Mocha home (our first foster dog) we discovered he was badly undernourished, had never been on a leash, and was wary of everything human. This was not your ordinary rehome foster situation. Despite all of Mocha’s anxiety and self-confidence issues, ironically he was not gun shy. <br/><br/>During Mocha’s first two months with us we worked about two hours per day building Mocha’s confidence through obedience training and perimeter walks around one of America’s largest off-leash dog parks. Mocha made amazing progress and eventually - we became Foster Failures and knew we wanted to keep him.<br/>Mocha thrived for the next couple years, growing to 100 lb. of lean muscle. He is very easy to train, responds incredibly well to positive reinforcement, and he does not have an ounce of aggressiveness. He loves everybody and everything. There was nothing more rewarding than seeing this 27” (withers) previous social misfit doing flying leap ball catches and bringing it back for more… until he lost his sight.<br/><br/>Around 30 months of age- in June 2012 - Mocha could no longer catch the ball and had to rely on his nose and ears to find it… even if it took 10 minutes of working the field to get it done. We took him to a veterinary Opthamologist who told us he had genetic cataracts and was 80% - 90% blind.<br/><br/>In 2009, I was forced to close my home improvement business and lay off 21 people because of the drop in home values and the decision of most banks in 2007 to stop financing home improvements. Despite that my income had dropped over 65% since 2007, we saved enough over a year to pay for his $4,000 cataract surgery on May 3, 2013. We brought him home after his successful surgery and cried in joy watching him rediscover his world.<br/><br/>In a follow-up exam one week after surgery, Mocha’s surgeon told us that it appeared his right eye had a slight retinal detachment and if left untreated, he would go blind again. Either we had to hope for a natural miracle or he needed additional surgery in that eye to save his sight. In his next exam a week after that, his right eye had gotten worse and his left eye had also developed a slight detachment. When the retinas detach, the blood supply to the nerves is cut off and the nerves will die unless the surgery is done quickly. After our third weekly follow-up exam, our vet recommended immediate surgery to try to save his eyesight. She gave us the name of a veterinary retinal surgeon who we contacted immediately.<br/><br/>After discussing Mocha’s case with the retinal surgeon, he gave us three options: Do nothing and Mocha will likely go completely blind in both eyes in a short period of time; Do a full $4500 retinal reattachment surgery in both eyes at the surgeon’s facility 7 hours from our home; Have Mocha’s current Opthamologist do a $1500 retinal “spot weld” with a laser to try to save the sight in his left eye. If the left eye surgery is successful, it might be effective for a few years. After paying for Mocha’s cataract surgery, we don’t have the money to put toward another surgery. It is killing us that he regained his eyesight for a few weeks only to lose it again, so we have committed to the third option and will borrow to pay for it. That surgery will be done on Monday June 3. If we are lucky enough to receive donations in an amount that would cover the cost of the full retinal reattachment surgery, we will have that done. However, we only have about a week to make that decision or it will be too late.<br/><br/>Mocha is currently at home under restricted activity due to his cataract surgery. He is possibly the best dog healthcare patient ever. When it’s time for his eye drops and pills, he comes with wagging tail and sits quietly without a command while I put in the drops, and he opens his mouth and swallows his pills without trying to spit them out. And then he looks at the treat jar. When we go to agility training with our Aussiedoodle, Mocha comes into the ring with us and sits quietly by the exit until we are finished. Our trainer has offered to adopt him to use as an example of perfect dog manners. He has survived human neglect and abuse and came out as one of the most loyal, loving, and trusting dogs we’ve ever had. This dog has been through so much. Please help him to keep the sight he regained.<br/><br/><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800635110?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800635110?profile=original" width="585"/></a><br/><br/>Wouldn't it be a lovely tribute to the doodles we have lost recently to help this almost-blind doggie be able to see again?<br/><br/>For information on donations, go to the Doodle Messenger page:<br/><br/><a href="http://doodlemessenger.webs.com/doodleinneedmocha.htm">http://doodlemessenger.webs.com/doodleinneedmocha.htm</a><br/><br/><<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800635137?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800635137?profile=original" width="77"/></a></p> The DOODLE MESSENGER has another Doodle in need - please help!tag:www.doodlerescuecollective.com,2013-05-03:2747693:Topic:1994832013-05-03T18:09:30.939ZBeverly Zeroogianhttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/profile/BeverlyZeroogian
<p><br></br><a href="http://s22.photobucket.com/user/Nickowner/media/DM/dog_dakota_jump_for_joy_lg_clr.gif.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo dog_dakota_jump_for_joy_lg_clr.gif" border="0" src="http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/Nickowner/DM/dog_dakota_jump_for_joy_lg_clr.gif"></img></a> <br></br>The Doodle Messenger is sad to announce we have another doodle in need. Meet Dandy Doodle:<br></br><a href="http://s22.photobucket.com/user/Nickowner/media/DM/ScreenShot2013-05-03at104934AM_zpsf900b36d.png.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Dandy Doodle photo ScreenShot2013-05-03at104934AM_zpsf900b36d.png" border="0" src="http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/Nickowner/DM/ScreenShot2013-05-03at104934AM_zpsf900b36d.png"></img></a> <br></br><br></br>And here is Dan's story, told by his mom...it's a long story, but very…</p>
<p><br/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://s22.photobucket.com/user/Nickowner/media/DM/dog_dakota_jump_for_joy_lg_clr.gif.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/Nickowner/DM/dog_dakota_jump_for_joy_lg_clr.gif" alt=" photo dog_dakota_jump_for_joy_lg_clr.gif" border="0"/></a><br/>The Doodle Messenger is sad to announce we have another doodle in need. Meet Dandy Doodle:<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://s22.photobucket.com/user/Nickowner/media/DM/ScreenShot2013-05-03at104934AM_zpsf900b36d.png.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/Nickowner/DM/ScreenShot2013-05-03at104934AM_zpsf900b36d.png" alt="Dandy Doodle photo ScreenShot2013-05-03at104934AM_zpsf900b36d.png" border="0"/></a><br/><br/>And here is Dan's story, told by his mom...it's a long story, but very interesting, as I don't think many of us have heard about this treatment option for cancer.<br/><br/>Dan's Story<br/><br/>Dan came to us in a very serendipitous way, November 2005. After not having a pup in 10 years and having an empty nest, adopting a pup was something I wanted to do. Initially, I had considered a Golden Retriever or Standard Poodle, a dog that would be good with little children, having a 3-year-old Granddaughter at the time, and anticipating more to come. <br/><br/>One day, on a morning show, I learned about labradoodles, so I it occurred to me that if they have labradoodles, maybe they have also have goldendoodles, and my search began. I found a breeder in Mo. who was rated as top of the line. I contacted her, but learned that all of her pups had been "claimed". After continuing my search to no avail, I wrote her again for recommendations for a breeder. <br/><br/>That is when I received an e-mail from her telling me that one of the adoptions "fell through", and although she had planned to keep Dan, she would very happy that we would gladly adopt him even tho' he was a bit older (14 weeks). <br/><br/>So one November evening, we "fetched" our boy from Newark Airport and brought him to his new home. Right from the beginning, Dan was an amazing boy. He was already housebroken, had impeccable "manners" , smart, loving, self-possessed, kind, patient, and had an amazing ability to adapt to any situation. <br/><br/>In February of the following year, we adopted a rescue/re-home f1B goldendoodle we named Murphy, and immediately Dan welcomed his new "little brother" to his home. He shared his toys without issue, fawned all over him, curled contentedly up with him, and always tried to engage him in play, to the point where poor Murphy would sequester himself in his crate and pull the door shut. Dan also loved his kitties and still does, and he is the first to gently restore "calm" when cat play becomes what he thinks is too rough. He has always been a robust, healthy, boundless 71 pounds of love and energy.<br/><br/>In January of this year, I noticed an odd sour smell in the house. Thinking it may be an anal gland issue, I checked, and it was then that I discovered the bumpy lesion on Dan's hind. I immediately called his primary veterinary internist, and the next day an examination and biopsy of the lesion was performed. A few days later, I received the devastating news that Dan had a soft tissue sarcoma, probably of the cells of the nerve sheath cover. The only saving grace is that although aggressive, it is of low grade and metastases is extremely low, less than 10%. Two ultrasounds that were done by both Vets proved negative for any metastases. <br/><br/>Initially we brought him to a veterinary oncologist and was offered only the option of surgery followed by a course of radiation. Because the tumor is so close to his rectum and anus, the radiation would cause not only great pain, but in all probabilities interfere with his ability to eliminate, greatly reducing our boy's quality of life. Because of the tumor's location, success of surgery alone was doubtful, and it would be likely that the tumor would grow back within a short time, probably within a few months, and more aggressively than before.<br/><br/>In the interim I had been researching other options, and electrochemo had caught my attention. After learning about the surgery/radiation, I decided to bring him to his current oncologist for consultation regarding the electrochemo. <br/><br/>Elecrochemotherapy is a fairly new procedure in the US, but it has been used extensively in Europe and Brazil for several years in both human and veterinary patients with astounding success. (I encourage all to read about this procedure as I hope in the near future this will become available for human use in the US. Data shows it has been highly successful in the treatment of many cancers including breast cancer, and the procedure continues to be "refined" as progress is made.) <br/><br/>During our consultation, Dr. I. expressed concern that the tumor was deep and fairly large, about 3.5 cms. However, he agreed to try electrochemo. His hope was that he could get in deep enough to have the procedure be effective. Dan underwent that procedure in February. While he was under sedation, Dr. I. also injected the tumor with bleomycin and delivered the electrical impulses, which increase tumor response and cause a vascular "lock" deterring cancer cells from escaping into the blood stream. After surgery, Dr. I. shared that he was pleased he was able to get in as deeply as he did, and that he was "cautiously optimistic".<br/><br/>Because I am an RN who was not working during this time, I was able to dedicate myself to caring for Dan at home after his surgery. This not only helped defray the climbing cost of treatment, but it also allowed me to take a more hands-on role in Dan's care, a role I welcomed. On Mach 20, however, extensive tumor death caused Dan pain, bleeding, and all around misery. This was not something I could treat at home, and Dan was brought to Dr. I. in order that the tumor be debrieded and de-bulked.<br/><br/>Unfortunately at this point, because he has not had extensive surgery, some of the tumor mass remains; however, it is encouraging that the tumor is continuing to respond as we'd hoped five weeks after only one round of electrochemo.<br/><br/>On April 8th, Dan goes in for a recheck and further treatment will be discussed at that time. The possibilities include surgery, another round of electrochemo, or a combination of the two. Although he has had a protracted and messy course because of the type of tumor, Dan has a very low rate of matastases, and his chances for a full recovery are excellent!<br/><br/>Needless to say, with all the diagnostics, treatments, and collateral costs for medication of varying sorts, this has been very costly. We have been digging deep into our savings and have also applied for and received a modest loan from "Care Credit" in order to give our boy the best possible care. For so many reasons, I truly wish it were not necessary for us to ask for assistance. However, Dan's illness came at a time during which I had already been unemployed for 10 months after the hospital where I worked for 27 years closed its doors.<br/><br/>I have only recently obtained a part-time job, but the funds to pay for continued care seem beyond our reach. <br/><br/>I am requesting assistance from The Doodle Messenger in order to continue the last phase of Dan's treatment which will afford him a full recovery and many more quality, loving years of life. We, and all those who love Dan, are so grateful for any help you might be able to give . <br/><br/>Your kindness and caring are deeply appreciated. <br/><br/>You can donate to Dan through this DM link:<br/><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://doodlemessenger.webs.com/doodleinneeddandy.htm">http://doodlemessenger.webs.com/doodleinneeddandy.htm</a><br/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://s22.photobucket.com/user/Nickowner/media/DM/dog_dakota_jump_for_joy_lg_clr.gif.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/Nickowner/DM/dog_dakota_jump_for_joy_lg_clr.gif" alt=" photo dog_dakota_jump_for_joy_lg_clr.gif" border="0"/></a></p> DOODLE MESSENGER POST: TWO NEW DOODLES IN NEED!tag:www.doodlerescuecollective.com,2013-03-14:2747693:Topic:1963122013-03-14T19:30:04.192ZBeverly Zeroogianhttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/profile/BeverlyZeroogian
<p>A POST FROM THE DOODLE MESSENGER:<br></br><br></br>Our Doodle community has been so generous in the past - all you have to do is check out pictures of Hurley's fluffy cyst-free head, or picture Riley finally being able to walk and run like a doodle.<br></br>Now we have two new needy doggies. <br></br><br></br>BELLA is a spunky 4 year old goldendoodle battling cancer, and her family has already gone through many fund-raising efforts. Unfortunately they need more help.<br></br>""Bella has completed 9 out of 16…</p>
<p>A POST FROM THE DOODLE MESSENGER:<br/><br/>Our Doodle community has been so generous in the past - all you have to do is check out pictures of Hurley's fluffy cyst-free head, or picture Riley finally being able to walk and run like a doodle.<br/>Now we have two new needy doggies. <br/><br/>BELLA is a spunky 4 year old goldendoodle battling cancer, and her family has already gone through many fund-raising efforts. Unfortunately they need more help.<br/>""Bella has completed 9 out of 16 chemotherapy treatments (the 10th treatment will be on 3/8/13). The treatments are working on the cancer cells, but they are also destroying her healthy cells. We are doing our best to keep the side effects at a minimum. Despite that, Bella still has many days of playfulness and spunk. She continues to wag her tail when she sees us and that alone is a reminder to me that she is still fighting and not ready to give up in her battle against this awful cancer. We love her with all our hearts. She is only 4 years old and we are not ready to give up on her. She has a lot more life to live and lots more love to give!<br/>Any help you can provide for our sweet girl will certainly be greatly appreciated."<br/><br/>Please read sweet Bella's story here:<br/><br/><a href="http://doodlemessenger.webs.com/doodleinneedbellam.htm">http://doodlemessenger.webs.com/doodleinneedbellam.htm</a><br/><br/><br/><br/>MAX is a service animal: a sweet labradoodle who is also battling Lung Cancer; he has bronchoalueolar carcinoma. It seems very sad that a service animal, who helps his partner Michelle in so many ways, should be so sick. Michelle says:<br/>“Max means everything to me. I could not function well at work or home without him. He can quite literally pick anything up. He can pull off clothes (socks, pants etcetera). It is not an exaggeration to say when the pain of muscle spasms & spasticity gets really bad; my will to persevere is tied to him. I'm aware that I need to keep going for him; he needs to eat and go out.<br/>He steadies me when walking. He improves my social life through contact with others, especially if they are afraid to talk to me. There’s really no aspect of my life he doesn't improve.”<br/><br/>You can read Max's whole story here:<br/><br/><a href="http://doodlemessenger.webs.com/doodleinneedmax.htm">http://doodlemessenger.webs.com/doodleinneedmax.htm</a><br/><br/>There is a donate link on each story (thank you, Lynne Fowler of Ooodles of Doodles for making it easy to donate through PayPal) ...please give what you can!</p> Problem with Pet Food? Report it!tag:www.doodlerescuecollective.com,2013-03-07:2747693:Topic:1939022013-03-07T02:23:57.215ZBeverly Zeroogianhttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/profile/BeverlyZeroogian
<p><a href="http://truthaboutpetfood2.com/report-it-campaign">http://truthaboutpetfood2.com/report-it-campaign</a></p>
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<p><span>Association for Truth in Pet Food announces a significant pet food campaign – Report It! The first (ever) campaign aimed to educate pet food consumers on where and how to report a pet food/pet treat adverse event. We have even asked the FDA to partner with us on this campaign (we are waiting for their decision).</span></p>
<p><a href="http://truthaboutpetfood2.com/report-it-campaign" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> for more info</p> Max Needs Your Helptag:www.doodlerescuecollective.com,2013-03-07:2747693:Topic:1937982013-03-07T01:58:14.296ZBeverly Zeroogianhttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/profile/BeverlyZeroogian
<h3 class="fw-title"><font face="Tahoma" size="5">Max and The Doodle Messenger</font></h3>
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<li><span class="font-size-3"><font face="Tahoma" size="4">Max</font></span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3"><font face="Tahoma" size="4">F1B Labradoodle</font></span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3"><font face="Tahoma" size="4">6 years</font></span></li>
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<li><font face="Tahoma" size="4">8710 Miramar St.</font></li>
<li><font face="Tahoma" size="4">San Diego, CA 92126, USA</font></li>
<li><font face="Tahoma" size="4">Telephone: (858) 566-0422</font></li>
<li><font face="Tahoma" size="4"><cite><b>ranchomesaanimalhospital</b></cite><cite>.net/</cite></font></li>
<li><font face="Tahoma" size="4"><font size="4">Notation on check: Max the Labradoodle Service Dog</font></font></li>
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<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4">I am submitting this on behalf of Michelle P., a lovely young lady who (in 2006) came to us requesting a puppy to train as her service dog. We interviewed her, took her application and then placed one of our very special, most calm Doodle puppies with her. At that time, we did not have a training program and the Gabby Jack Ranch was just a dream. Michelle received and trained our very first donated service dog puppy, his name is Max.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4">Max is an F1B Labradoodle and his mother, Bayley, and Father, Chase, are still living with us and are in good health. Max was trained by Michelle with the help of trainers in Arizona and California. Max was quick to learn and loved Michelle from day one. His biggest training challenge was to learn not to dig in his water dish! (Yes, he is a Doodle.)</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4">Michelle quickly became a dear friend to me and to my husband and we are so proud of her and of Max. They inspired us to create a program of service dog donation and training.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4">On one particularly touching day, my husband (Dave Reynolds) visited Michelle and Max at Michelle’s office. Dave returned and told me that he was very moved as he watched Michelle walking back to her office, down a long hallway, using her dual canes for walking while Max ambled along beside her, carrying her bag, leash dragging on the floor and his tail gently wagging. People called out to Max but he remained steadfast at Michelle’s side, his only recognition of the new friends reflected by a more noticeable wag of his tail. Dave understood then just how special a service dog bond is. It is far more than a working relationship; it is a devotion that exists beyond our ability to express.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4">On another visit, Dave invited Michelle and her date to dinner; but he was very touched and sad that the discussion was not focused on “what do we want to eat?” but rather, “where do you think we can go without being asked to leave because of Max?” This is a question that no person with disabilities should need to consider. Michelle has become an advocate to help educate businesses and explain their customers needs when they enter with service dogs.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4">“Max means everything to me. I could not function well at work or home without him. He can quite literally pick anything up. He can pull off clothes (socks, pants etcetera). It is not an exaggeration to say when the pain of muscle spasms & spasticity gets really bad; my will to persevere is tied to him. I'm aware that I need to keep going for him; he needs to eat and go out.</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4"><em>“He steadies me when walking. He improves my social life through contact with others, especially if they are afraid to talk to me. There’s really no aspect of my life he doesn't improve.”</em></font></p>
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<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4">A few weeks ago, while at church, Michelle noticed that Max was coughing and had labored breathing; very shortly thereafter that he was in extreme distress. An emergency visit to her vet resulted in an x-ray showing a large mass on Max’s lung. Max was then rushed to a specialist vet where he had emergency MRI and biopsy and they discovered cancer. The tumor was 10 cm and an aggressive form of lung cancer (a bronchoalueolar carcinoma). The oncologist is recommending chemo, but everything Michelle has read says that this type of tumor doesn't respond well to chemo, they claim that targeted radiation after surgery is more effective.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4">Michelle is confused, heartbroken and seeking second opinions. This battle will be a long and expensive one for Michelle and Max. Michelle does not have much money and has been asking friends and relatives for help. I suggested that she apply to the Doodle Messenger. I told her to read Sully’s story because I felt that she would get a measure of hope from this otherwise dreadful diagnosis for her beloved companion, Max.</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4">Currently, Max is home and recovering from his surgery. The vets say that they were able to get the entire tumor and that they did not find cancer cells in his lymphatic system. They are concerned about microscopic cells that escaped and may be found elsewhere. The vets are suggesting chemotherapy but Michelle has been confused as to whether to use a more targeted method with radiation. There will be treatment in the future for Max and expenses will mount for Michelle. For now, the shock is settling in and Michelle is considering all of Max’s options.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4">Max is in good spirits, he is eating, drinking and eliminating normally. While choking back tears, Michelle told me, “I just want to help him live.” Thank you for considering help for Michelle and Max. They are truly a remarkable team and love each other very much. </font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4"><strong><i>Jacque Reynolds</i></strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4"><b>Founder, President and CEO</b></font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4"><b>Gabby Jack Ranch TM </b></font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4">A division of Canine Service Connection, a non-profit corporation</font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4">Our Web Page: <a href="http://www.gabbyjackranch.org/">www.gabbyjackranch.org</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Tahoma" size="4">Please visit us on facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabby-Jack-Ranch/231398729053?ref=ts">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gabby-Jack-Ranch/231398729053?ref=ts</a></font></p>
</div> Happy Valentine's Day and a Special Announcement from THE DOODLE MESSENGERtag:www.doodlerescuecollective.com,2013-02-14:2747693:Topic:1907622013-02-14T17:56:54.847ZBeverly Zeroogianhttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/profile/BeverlyZeroogian
<div class="message_text">Dearest Friends on All of the Doodle Forums,<br></br> <br></br>Today is the 3rd anniversary of the founding of The Doodle Messenger. So many wonderful memories, such good work<br></br>accomplished, so many Doodles helped. It is now the time for me to turn the reins to the remaining Board Members,<br></br>and to become a quiet advocate on the Board line as an emeritus Founding Board Member.<br></br> <br></br>Susan Salzer will be taking my place on the Board, and all current Board Members (see…</div>
<div class="message_text">Dearest Friends on All of the Doodle Forums,<br/> <br/>Today is the 3rd anniversary of the founding of The Doodle Messenger. So many wonderful memories, such good work<br/>accomplished, so many Doodles helped. It is now the time for me to turn the reins to the remaining Board Members,<br/>and to become a quiet advocate on the Board line as an emeritus Founding Board Member.<br/> <br/>Susan Salzer will be taking my place on the Board, and all current Board Members (see the site) will remain. But, we<br/>need a new member. Yes indeed. We need a caring person who has time, interest, enthusiasm, and love to add to<br/>the Board. Anyone on any site interested in serving on our Board should forward to Susan Salzer or Vicki of the 1600<br/>Z's!!!!!!, their intention and desire to join the Board. Susan and Vicki's emails will be found on "The About Us" page<br/>of the Doodle Messenger. We need energy, we need ideas, we need love of Doodles. On the site is an explanation of the<br/>way we function, please read that before sending your email to serve to either Susan or Vicki. They will circulate<br/>your desire to serve among the Board members.<br/> <br/>In a way, The Doodle Messenger is actually nearly 3 and a half years old, for it took much to the back story to get<br/>it going and off the ground. There are way too many people to thank, way too many; past and current Board Members<br/>included. I have been fortunate to have met many veterinarians...and their colleagues....of our sick Doodles. It<br/>has been both an inspiration and a joy for me. And, I have shed tears over those we have lost over the years and<br/>look at us so smilingly from the Memorial pages.<br/> <br/>I also thank each and every one of you across the United States, Canada, and Europe for your support as it has<br/>been needed, your donations so freely and wonderfully made, and the successes we have shared over the years.<br/>We are, I know, one of the few "breed" support sites for ill dogs...and many people contact me to see how they<br/>could copy our program. I always tell them it is through joy, through love, and through determination.<br/> <br/>I will be here for the Board to handle anything that might be needed in terms of contacting veterinarians, or support<br/>of Doodles and their families. Last, I thank you for every donation you might have made, every worry you shared<br/>with us, and your continued support of The Doodle Messenger. It is, after all, YOUR site. That is how it was<br/>created, that is how it has been shared, and that is how it will continue to grow.<br/> <br/>Now send your personal reasons for wanting to join the Board to Susan or Vicki. <br/><br/>All these years later we know "There will be sun in the morning." Thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving.<br/> <br/>Dr. Judith P. LaVorgna<br/>Founding Member of the Board<br/>The Doodle Messenger</div>
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<div class="buttons"></div> Please Help! Lost Labradoodle, Atlanta Areatag:www.doodlerescuecollective.com,2013-01-29:2747693:Topic:1895852013-01-29T20:31:18.878ZBeverly Zeroogianhttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/profile/BeverlyZeroogian
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800635368?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800635368?profile=original" width="240"></img></a> <br></br>Rosie is a rescue dog - a white fluffy 25ish lb labradoodle - who jumped<br></br>the fence and ran away from a house on Woodland Brook Drive in Vinings<br></br>on Sunday afternoon, January 20th. The last sighting was at 12:30 pm on<br></br>Sunday, January 27th on the train tracks near Woodland Brook and Log<br></br>Cabin Road. At that time, she was seen running under South…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800635368?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800635368?profile=original" width="240"/></a><br/>Rosie is a rescue dog - a white fluffy 25ish lb labradoodle - who jumped<br/>the fence and ran away from a house on Woodland Brook Drive in Vinings<br/>on Sunday afternoon, January 20th. The last sighting was at 12:30 pm on<br/>Sunday, January 27th on the train tracks near Woodland Brook and Log<br/>Cabin Road. At that time, she was seen running under South Atlanta<br/>Road, following the train tracks. She seems to be moving away from the<br/>Vinings area, possibly toward Bolton Road, as she follows the train<br/>tracks.<br/><br/>Rosie has seizures and needs her meds. She is also reported to be<br/>limping<br/>and may have a hurt front paw. <br/><br/>She is very very sweet but very very scared. If you can corner her, she<br/>will not bite but please do not chase her. <br/><br/>Please call or email if you see her - we would very much appreciate your<br/>help! <br/><br/>Tricia<br/>404-218-5200<br/>triciaelve@bellsouth.net</p> In Loving Memory Of Tom Pearce, Rescuertag:www.doodlerescuecollective.com,2013-01-25:2747693:Topic:1893002013-01-25T00:25:21.845ZBeverly Zeroogianhttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/profile/BeverlyZeroogian
<p>Unlike most days at Rainbow Bridge, this day dawned cold and gray, damp as a swamp and as dismal as could be imagined. All of the recent arrivals had no idea what to think, as they had never experienced a day like this before.</p>
<p>But the animals who had been waiting for their beloved people knew exactly what was going on and started to gather at the pathway leading to The Bridge to watch.</p>
<p>It wasn't long before an elderly animal came into view, head hung low and tail dragging. The…</p>
<p>Unlike most days at Rainbow Bridge, this day dawned cold and gray, damp as a swamp and as dismal as could be imagined. All of the recent arrivals had no idea what to think, as they had never experienced a day like this before.</p>
<p>But the animals who had been waiting for their beloved people knew exactly what was going on and started to gather at the pathway leading to The Bridge to watch.</p>
<p>It wasn't long before an elderly animal came into view, head hung low and tail dragging. The other animals, the ones who had been there for a while, knew what his story was right away, for they had seen this happen far too often.</p>
<p>He approached slowly, obviously in great emotional pain, but with no sign of injury or illness. Unlike all of the other animals waiting at The Bridge, this animal had not been restored to youth and made healthy and vigorous again.</p>
<p>As he walked toward The Bridge, he watched all of the other animals watching him. He knew he was out of place here and the sooner he could cross over, the happier he would be. But, alas, as he approached The Bridge, his way was barred by the appearance of an Angel who apologized, but told him that he would not be able to pass. Only those animals who were with their people could pass over Rainbow Bridge.</p>
<p>With no place else to turn to, the elderly animal turned towards the fields before The Bridge and saw a group of other animals like himself, also elderly and infirm. They weren't playing, but rather simply lying on the green grass, forlornly staring out at the pathway leading to The Bridge. And so, he took his place among them, watching the pathway and waiting.</p>
<p>One of the newest arrivals at The Bridge didn't understand what he had just witnessed and asked one of the animals that had been there for awhile to explain it to him. "You see, that poor animal was a rescue. He was turned in to rescue just as you see him now, an older animal with his fur graying and his eyes clouding. He never made it out of rescue and passed on with only the love of his rescuer to comfort him as he left his earthly existence. Because he had no family to give his love to, he has no one to escort him across The Bridge."</p>
<p>The first animal thought about this for a minute and then asked, "So what will happen now?" As he was about to receive his answer, the clouds suddenly parted and the gloom lifted. Approaching The Bridge could be seen a single person, and among the older animals, a whole group was suddenly bathed in a golden light and they were all young and healthy again, just as they were in the prime of life.</p>
<p>"Watch, and see," said the second animal. A second group of animals from those waiting came to the pathway and bowed low as the person neared. At each bowed head, the person offered a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. The newly restored animals fell into line and followed her towards The Bridge. They all crossed The Bridge together.</p>
<p>"What happened?"</p>
<p>"That was a rescuer. The animals you saw bowing in respect were those who found new homes because of her work. They will cross when their new families arrive. Those you saw restored were those who never found homes. When a rescuer arrives, they are allowed to perform one, final act of rescue. They are allowed to escort those poor animals that they couldn't place on earth across The Rainbow Bridge."</p>
<p>"I think I like rescuers", said the first animal.</p>
<p>"So does GOD", was the reply. </p>
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<p><strong>In Loving Memory of Thomas Pearce ~ Husband, Father, Son, Brother . . . Rescuer</strong></p>
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<p><strong><span><span>Our Oodles Family lost an amazing Family Member yesterday. Tom has left paw prints on our Collective Hearts. We send all our love to Becky and Family.</span></span></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span><span><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800635388?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1800635388?profile=original" width="310" class="align-center" height="304"/></a></span></span></strong></p> Who’s Feeding Your Dog?tag:www.doodlerescuecollective.com,2013-01-16:2747693:Topic:1887272013-01-16T15:01:47.031ZBeverly Zeroogianhttp://www.doodlerescuecollective.com/profile/BeverlyZeroogian
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<p>When you purchase a commercial pet food, you’re putting a lot of trust in the manufacturer. In fact, you’re giving him full control over what your dog eats and where that food is sourced. If that’s a frightening concept for you (and it should be), then here are a few tips to help you select the best commercially prepared food for your dog.</p>
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<p>When you purchase a commercial pet food, you’re putting a lot of trust in the manufacturer. In fact, you’re giving him full control over what your dog eats and where that food is sourced. If that’s a frightening concept for you (and it should be), then here are a few tips to help you select the best commercially prepared food for your dog.</p>
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<li>Raw is always best. Cooking, even at low temperatures, denatures food and produces toxic byproducts. Raw foods will retain most of their naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, digestive enzymes and probiotics.</li>
<li>The bottom of the label is the most important part. As stated above, the high heating process denatures the food and renders it dead. In order for that food to have some nutritional quality, synthetic vitamins and minerals are added to the food in the form of a “premix.” Synthetic vitamins are damaging to your dog’s liver and kidneys and most of these premixes are manufactured in India and China where quality control is poor. You’ll know if your food contains a premix because you’ll find chemical names on the label such as Sodium Selenite and vitamin names such as vitamin A. Note that nearly all commercial foods contain premixes manufactured in China. If the premix is manufactured in the US, then the individual ingredients that form the premix almost certainly are still manufactured in China. Chances are, your kibble manufacturer doesn't know the origin of the premix ingredients.</li>
<li>Human Grade ingredients are always preferred and free range and pasture raised ingredients are best. If this isn't clear from the label, call the manufacturer and find out where your dog’s meat comes from.</li>
<li>Stay away from irradiated foods. The use of radiation in foods was responsible for the deaths of many cats in Australia. Irradiation destroys nutrients and produces free radicals in foods – and it doesn't kill bacteria. For more information, <a href="http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/is-your-pets-food-irradiated/">read here</a>.</li>
<li>Look for meat at the top of the label. Avoid terms such as meat, poultry or animal as this indicates inferior sources of meat. Look instead for beef, chicken or lamb.</li>
<li>Look for grain free foods. Your dog has no requirements for carbohydrates, they are simply added to foods to reduce the cost. Many kibbles replace grains with potatoes but this isn't much of an improvement because potatoes are still carbohydrates.</li>
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<p><span id="more-7894"></span><img class=" wp-image-7897 alignright" title="dog-food-label" src="http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dog-food-label.jpg" alt="" width="535" height="253"/>This short list should get you well on the way to finding a healthy food for your dog. It will also show you that 99% of the kibbles on the market contain products that are harmful for your dog. Despite claims to the contrary, it’s nearly impossible for processed foods to provide sound nutrition.</p>
<p>Clearly, the best thing you can do for your dog is feed him a raw diet prepared at home. This way you know exactly what is going into him and how it’s been handled. If that seems complicated, then there are many commercially prepared raw foods that could fit the bill. If the cost of these products is to prohibitive, then a freeze dried or dehydrated food would be a good option. There are plenty of healthy alternatives to overly processed, nutritionally devoid kibbles.</p>
<p>Remember, when you feed a commercial food to your dog, you are entrusting that company with the health and welfare of your dog. It may seem like a good thing to entrust experts with the health of your dog but you are also entrusting that company’s marketing department and share holders. The best way to take control of your dog’s health is to take control of his diet.</p>
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<p>Everyone should be doing research on what they feed their pets. Don't take the word of a vet, a TV commercial or anyone, unless you are checking it out yourself.</p>