Mia deserves a chance
As many of you know I fostered a special dog named Mia back on November 5th. She was born with a condition called Atresia Ani with Rectovaginal Fistula. Basically she could not go to the bathroom properly. The wonderful people at Gulf Coast Humane Society took a chance at saving this loving dogs life. In her time with me as a foster she had to undergo the initial surgery and 2 corrections. I and her other foster Danielle who stepped into help out when I was out of town have seen how much love and joy and thirst for life Mia has and knew she needed someone special and is willing to do what ever it takes to keep her going.
When I met Lexi on Mia’s adoption appointment I knew she was the one that Mia needs. She was so in love with her. I made her a promise that if she needed me to help with her condition I would be there.
Well Mia took a turn yesterday and even though she was still going to the bathroom in little pieces the output was not the same as the input. When she called me and told me Mia was not interested in your food I knew it was time to head to the hospital.
Lexi was faced with making the decision of doing a balloon procedure that will stretch her rectum and break up some of the scar tissue or having her put to sleep. The procedure may have to be done multiple times and can cost $2800 for every time she has it. Here is what Lexi had to say.
From the moment I met Mia, I knew that she was very special. She has the kind of heart that you don't find very often. Sitting at the emergency hospital waiting for the doctor to inform me on the next steps, I found myself reflecting on how much light Mia has brought into my life. From the cuddles that I receive every morning, to the excitedness when I get home from work, to the sweet kisses before bed, she has a loveliness that is too hard to pass up. Looking into her big brown eyes as I sat on the exam room floor, I could see the fight that she has left. She is not ready to give up, and neither am I, or her supporters who have grown to love her over the past 6 months. Walking into the house alone last night was the worst thing that I have done in a very long time. She belongs at home with me. She doesn't deserve any of this. This is why I will not be giving up on her. She is worth every penny.
Last nights visit ran her about $1600. They need an additional $3500 today to do the procedure. In total worse case she is looking at 10,000 to save Mia.
I have set the goal at the worse case. Knowing that any extra above her cost I will donate to Gulf Coast Humane Society. Please help this wonderful dog and a mother who’s willing to do what it takes. Any small amount helps.
