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Corinne
 
January 30 at 12:30
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Argyle...
From Aly.....
They are the worst phone calls in rescue...
Worse than puppy mills, dog auctions, owners that just don't want their dogs anymore... They are the phone calls that break your heart and challenge your faith... They are the phone calls from a vets office that start with the words... "He is in really bad shape...."
On Wednesday of this week, Erica from Scottie rescue contacted CP - There was a little dog in a shelter that was originally thought to be a Scottie, but is really a cairn... Argyle is a three year old brindle who has some problems with a back leg, so the shelter did not think they could place him quickly enough to avoid him being PTS. Scottie rescue had been told that he had been evaluated by a vet and the leg was thought not to be broken, only bruised. So - we started to plan. .. A Scottie Rescue volunteer was going to take pick him up from the shelter and take him to the vet to get a full evaluation, and then he was going to be transferred to CP.
So the dog was pulled yesterday afternoon and taken to the vet.... About 7pm last night Monika calls with the vet on the phone and the first words I hear are ..."He is in really bad shape..." WHAT??? I thought he had a bad bruise??? NO - Aly, it is much worse! Argyle's pelvis is broken in five places, he femur (where the leg meets the hip) is smashed, his leg is broken and he has an old spinal injury. Tears start rolling down my cheeks - and all I can think is ...OMG, OMG - this dog has been sitting in a shelter like this for 5 days....Can you imagine the pain this dog endured... So now we have to make a decision... Can we save this dog... My question is: IS THERE HOPE?? - The answer is: Minimal....
Rescue is all about second chances.... We don't know at this point if his quality of life has been compromised, but we are going to try... We are going to give Argyle his second chance.... So, here is the deal.... Argyle will probably lose the leg that is so damaged, and depending on the injury to his spinal cord he may be paralyzed from the waste down; the vet is not even sure if he has control of his body functions... There are huge costs involved, whether we are successful or not. And if we are successful, there will be after care & rehabilitation that could take several months.
So on this day where my faith is shaky at best, and my head says: Where was God?? My heart tells me that God has been with this little guy the whole time... I just had to look. He was with the shelter worker that asked for help from rescue. He was with Erica and the Scottie Rescue Volunteers that believed this dog was worth a second chance. He is with the vet, who against the odds - saw a glimmer of hope, and is willing to take the road less traveled and give him a chance. He was with the decision makers at CP who will once again take a leap of faith without any guarantees, and with the hundreds of people who will pray, light a candle, and send good thoughts for Argyle.
Argyle's surgery is tomorrow, and because of the intensity of the procedure will probably take all afternoon. I will keep you posted. Saturday, January 31st is Argyle day, please say a prayer, send a good wish, and light a candle. Please let him know that he is part of a wonderful family.
I don't know how this journey will end for Argyle, but I do know for sure that no matter what happens he is no longer alone, and he is much loved.
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MacKenzie's & Tobey's Mum
January 30 at 13:39
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Re: Argyle...
Oh dear.....
my heart is broken & tears are streaming down my face for this little guy. he will be in my thoughts and prayers. thank you so much for caring and sharing this little guys story.
MacKenzie's Pam
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Sue
 
January 30 at 14:06
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Re: Argyle...
Such sadness...2nd chances ARE what rescue is all about.
My admiration for you all for helping Argyle. You will always be able to say "we did all that we could"!!
My prayers go out to Argyle and his vet for a successful surgery tomorrow.
Sue
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Lynda and the Minkies
January 30 at 14:23
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Re: Argyle...
I sat here in tears reading his pitiful story. Poor little fellow...I hope all goes well for the little boy.....
Once again, well done to everyone involved.
XXX.
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Beth, Rosie & Basil
 
January 30 at 17:38
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Re: Argyle...
Corrine,
I would like to send something to help with Argyle's expenses. How would I go about doing this?
Thanks,
Beth
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Lynda and the Minkies
January 30 at 18:09
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Re: Argyle...
That's really nice of you, Beth.
XXX.
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Corinne
January 30 at 18:01
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Re: Argyle...
If you go to our main website..and click the cairn on the left (Sweet Sue) you go straight to the donation page..
OR you can purchase something at the mall..
all the money goes to helping cairns (ok, some items at the mall are purchased, so not all hte money there..but all beds, Quilts and afghans are donated outright.
We really only do general donations.. if you specifically send it for Argyle.. then if his costs are lower than the amount for him, we have to return it.. so we take it all in as general (after all, we've had a few here that have had some vet fees....)
corinne
Col Potter Cairn Rescue Network
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Beth, Rosie & Basil
January 30 at 21:33
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Re: Argyle...
Corrine,
I sent it in .. I didn't specify. I am fine with the general donations. I hope and pray Argyle has a long and loving life ahead of him.
Beth
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Max
 
January 30 at 17:52
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Re: Argyle...
I am sitting here in tears for Argyle, poor little one. My wonderful landlady (in her 80s and a huge terrier lover) rescued a 3-legged cairn named Freddy, he died before we moved in so I never got to meet him, but she adored that dog. He did great on 3 legs and had a great life. I wish this for Argyle. xxxMarianne and Maxxx (She sometimes calls Max "Freddy")
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johjn / irene TOBY
January 30 at 17:57
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Re: Argyle...
Reading his brought tears to my eyes Poor poor Little Boy We send Extra Special Prayers For Him May God be With Him Now
John / irene TOBY
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Sylvia's Zoo
January 30 at 23:44
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Re: Argyle...
I'm so heartbroken and in tears, poor Argyle. How could they think it a bruise to this, how he must be suffering. Prayers go out to this sweet angel and hope for a miracle that he will be saved. Your all angels of mercy. Bless you all
xxx
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tara
January 30 at 23:56
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Re: Argyle...
My prayers will be with him, poor little guy, must be really strong to go what he has already endured, there are miracle's, He will be in our prayers tommarow,
Tara
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Jodi, Logan & Katie
January 31 at 15:34
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Re: Argyle...
So sorry to hear about this poor little one. Prayers being sent.
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Washington Gang
 
January 31 at 16:14
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Re: Argyle...
Corinne: My hard is breaking for this poor little boy. How could someone do this to him and then just dump him at the shelter. I will be thinking and praying for him all day. Please, whoever has him, give him a big hug and kiss from me. He is loved now and no matter what happens, he will have known love and kindness in his life.
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