Loki's Emergency Fund
Loki was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease just over a year ago. We have been trying to manage it ever since.
On Wednesday, he seemed very lethargic and his saliva became very thick. He also showed no interest in his food. He was brought to our family vet for a round of IV fluids the following day, and his bloodwork showed severely high levels of BUN and creatinine (the two main indicators of kidney disease). We were referred to the emergency hospital in Vancouver that night, where he received more IV fluids in attempt to treat his high levels.
Loki showed little, if at all, improvement in his blood levels after 36 hours of IV fluids and other medication at the emergency hospital in Vancouver. He was in critical condition and we immediately drove him down to the emergency hospital in Renton, where dialysis for dogs is available.
The cost of dialysis will be expensive, and Loki may need 2-3 weeks of therapy to hopefully return to normal. The doctors are also looking into what may have caused Loki's blood levels to spike. It is uncertain when we will be able to return home to Vancouver.
Thank you all for your love and support. Each donation, big or small, is truly appreciated. We will try our best to send our thanks to every contributor.
- Tim and Viv
- Tim and Viv
Dear Heavenly Father, We ask you to put Your healing hands upon Loki Lord. You are the Great Physician and Veterinarian. All things can be done through You Lord God. May you keep your angels at his side to comfort him and his owners, may you hear our prayers for his healing and recovery Lord God. We pray this in Your name! AMEN! Hugs to you both! I will continue to pray! ♥
My name is Clara the Corgi and my humans have been hugging me an awful lot today and squeezing me extra tight. I wanted to send you love and prayers and from one corgi to another, hang in there, you can do it!!
Hang in there Loki. You've touched the heart of many and brought smiles to our faces. We're all here for you in your time of need and we'll do anything we can to help you get better.
I just donated $10..it's not much but I hope it can help
Keep us all posted....if Loki's medical needs necessitate further donations, don't hesitate to ask.
Puddin' the corgi is wishing you the best in your time of need. Get well soon, Loki!! We all (humans and corgis alike ) love you!
I'm happy to see the donations continue! Loki may need ongoing care, and people should know that the gofundme site takes a cut of the proceeds, so we did need to exceed the amount Loki needed for him to actually receive that much. So...keep it going! And please get well, Loki!
Please get better soon, Loki! I love looking at your posts when I'm away at college and away from my corgi. Stay strong Tim and Viv! You have a whole lot of people supporting you. We all love you guys and Loki!
Ginger and I are sending our positive thoughts your way along with a small donation. We hope that you get better with all of the care that the vets can offer and all of these prayers and warm thoughts coming your way. You bring so many smiles to our faces and have provided many dogs with a few extra hugs tonight. Hang in there Loki. We're all rooting for you.
I had messaged the owner something a 4-year-old boy had said when his dog passed. I know many of you dog owners will relate. "I know why (dogs don't live as long as humans). People are born so that they learn how to live a good life – like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right? Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”
Very sorry for your loss of sweet Loki. I enjoyed his videos so much. What a silly boy he was! I sympanthize and empathize as my sweet corgi boy, Charles Avocado VanGogh was diagnosed with liver failure in January at the young age of 4 years old. Prior to diagnosis, I started sinking myself into debt to try and help him (including a very expensive surgery). We do everything that we can to help keep our babies happy and healthy for as long as we can. It is the most difficult and selfless thing to do to let them go so they are not in pain anymore. I anguish the day that I have to make that decision for my baby. I admire your bravery and selflessness in making that decision for yours. I am so sorry and sad that the world took precious Loki away so soon. He will be frolicking in the fields of Asgard forever.
That's truly sorry to hear )=. My cat also passed away yesterday. I feel you. )= /help-timmy
I'm so so so sorry for your loss. My corgi baby, Charles Avocado VanGogh, was diagnosed with liver failure in January. We have been medically managing it since. The only prognosis they gave me at the vet is "grim". I've put myself into a lot of debt trying to pay for his medical expenses, so I understand your troubles. It's especially difficult being a graduate student, all by myself, and trying to work through this. So believe me, I understand what you're going through. It hurts so much to see them unlike themselves. I wish there was a corgi support group we could turn to in times like these. I hope for many more happy days with Charles and I'm sorry that the world took Loki away from you too soon. I know he is frolicking in the fields of Asgard. :'(
Loki's photos and videos bring such joy to me, and I can only imagine the joy he brings to your life. I am praying really hard for him and you, and will continue to do so. Many people love that little guy ♥ God bless you and Loki.
Stay strong big man and keep fighting!! You have so many loving people right behind you and supporting you! Praying for you and your loving parents! From one corgi lover to another. You have filled my home with pure happiness❤️
Still donation coming even after you had gone a week before. Look how much you are loved and missed. I know it is too soon to think now, but I hope there will be a memoir with Loki's photos... or Calendar 2017, because your smiles are still a big part of our lives. Love you Loki, and hugs to Loki's family x
I am sorry to hear you lost your pet, but why are you still taking donations for him? This feels like a scam. I hope you donate the excess to charity.
Miss you Loki. I hope your parents will be ok and don't have to stress so much about costs on top of everything else. You were and are worth every dollar. Rest well, pupper.
Im so very sorry Loki that you have passed. My heart is so broken for your family. Im sorry they were unable to help you. You have made so many human smile, laugh and giggle..and we thank you! We love you precious baby. Run free, say Hi to all the babies who have left before you, i know you will see alot you know! RIP sweet Angel! ♥ Logan the Snugglebug and I love you ♥
I wish you moments of peace and comfort, although I am sure your hearts are aching after such a great loss. Thank you for always making us smile with your funny and creative posts. My two corgis and I send our love along with a small donation. Love and heartfelt sympathy from Kansas City, Whitney, Macaroni & Theodore