Sage's EMERGENCY Fund
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SAGE’S EMERGENCY FUND
It’s a Pittie alumi Sage just had emergency surgery to remove a bowel obstruction. Sage was recently diagnosed with Cushing’s and has been receiving treatment and medication to get that under control. Cushing’s involves skin issues and constant eating and drinking, so this was the last thing we expected.
Sage was not acting like himself on Monday. On Tuesday, he was refusing food (even hot dogs!) and then started vomiting. We got him to see his veterinarian first thing Wednesday morning. He had bloodwork drawn and x-rays done, and received subcutaneous fluids. The imaging results were not very clear so the vet strongly encouraged us to get an ultrasound; he thought it might be a blockage… or worse.
But our vet doesn’t have an ultrasound tech, so we had to find another vet. I loaded Sage into the car and drove 40 minutes only for the situation to go from bad to worse. He waited for hours to be seen. He finally got the ultrasound and we went home to await results because they told me they would not do any surgery that night.
I paid extra to have the ultrasound results 7pm, but they never came. While we waited, he started vomiting again. I panicked. My baby was obviously suffering and no one could help him. Sage has been my rock for nearly 10 years. He has been constant and loyal and shown me the true meaning of unconditional love. And here he was, wasting away before my very eyes.
In a last-ditch attempt to save my very good boy, we headed to MedVet in Chicago. Finally, when we pulled in, we got the radiology results: “consistent with a foreign body obstruction. He stayed overnight to be monitored and received IV fluids and pain meds.” It’s not news any pet parent wants to hear, but it was a glimmer of hope because that is something that can be fixed.
He was stable and too dehydrated for anesthesia, so they kept him overnight on fluids. They did another x-ray Thursday morning to see if anything had moved. It hadn’t; he needed surgery. The procedure went well and he’s in recovery now. He’s staying another night for observation, IV fluids and IV antibiotics. Spoiler alert: it looks like about 12” of a blanket.
Sage was rescued with his siblings and mama. His mom was chained to a tractor in scorching summer heat. Mom and pups were fostered and once weened, the pups went into different foster homes and Mom was adopted. Unfortunately, Sage’s original foster home was less than ideal. His foster was allergic to him and kept him crated in the basement. It’s a Pittie removed him and he came to our house where we foster failed – of course. There was no way he was going anywhere else. Sage has 2 fur siblings and 2 human children that he loves, adores and protects. Our home has been a revolving door for MANY foster puppies and he has helped teach the ropes. He is a HUGE part of our family and the house isn’t the same. He has many more pups to teach but, more importantly, we need our family member back at home.
We desperately need your help to cover this emergency bill. We are currently at $5200 - 5800 at MedVet, $562 at ultrasound vet, and another $488 for initial vetting. No amount is too small and everything is greatly appreciated. Even if you cannot donate yourself, you are helping by simply sharing our story.
Thank you for helping keep our family whole.
It’s a Pittie alumi Sage just had emergency surgery to remove a bowel obstruction. Sage was recently diagnosed with Cushing’s and has been receiving treatment and medication to get that under control. Cushing’s involves skin issues and constant eating and drinking, so this was the last thing we expected.
Sage was not acting like himself on Monday. On Tuesday, he was refusing food (even hot dogs!) and then started vomiting. We got him to see his veterinarian first thing Wednesday morning. He had bloodwork drawn and x-rays done, and received subcutaneous fluids. The imaging results were not very clear so the vet strongly encouraged us to get an ultrasound; he thought it might be a blockage… or worse.
But our vet doesn’t have an ultrasound tech, so we had to find another vet. I loaded Sage into the car and drove 40 minutes only for the situation to go from bad to worse. He waited for hours to be seen. He finally got the ultrasound and we went home to await results because they told me they would not do any surgery that night.
I paid extra to have the ultrasound results 7pm, but they never came. While we waited, he started vomiting again. I panicked. My baby was obviously suffering and no one could help him. Sage has been my rock for nearly 10 years. He has been constant and loyal and shown me the true meaning of unconditional love. And here he was, wasting away before my very eyes.
In a last-ditch attempt to save my very good boy, we headed to MedVet in Chicago. Finally, when we pulled in, we got the radiology results: “consistent with a foreign body obstruction. He stayed overnight to be monitored and received IV fluids and pain meds.” It’s not news any pet parent wants to hear, but it was a glimmer of hope because that is something that can be fixed.
He was stable and too dehydrated for anesthesia, so they kept him overnight on fluids. They did another x-ray Thursday morning to see if anything had moved. It hadn’t; he needed surgery. The procedure went well and he’s in recovery now. He’s staying another night for observation, IV fluids and IV antibiotics. Spoiler alert: it looks like about 12” of a blanket.
Sage was rescued with his siblings and mama. His mom was chained to a tractor in scorching summer heat. Mom and pups were fostered and once weened, the pups went into different foster homes and Mom was adopted. Unfortunately, Sage’s original foster home was less than ideal. His foster was allergic to him and kept him crated in the basement. It’s a Pittie removed him and he came to our house where we foster failed – of course. There was no way he was going anywhere else. Sage has 2 fur siblings and 2 human children that he loves, adores and protects. Our home has been a revolving door for MANY foster puppies and he has helped teach the ropes. He is a HUGE part of our family and the house isn’t the same. He has many more pups to teach but, more importantly, we need our family member back at home.
We desperately need your help to cover this emergency bill. We are currently at $5200 - 5800 at MedVet, $562 at ultrasound vet, and another $488 for initial vetting. No amount is too small and everything is greatly appreciated. Even if you cannot donate yourself, you are helping by simply sharing our story.
Thank you for helping keep our family whole.
Organiser
Kelly Goelz
Organiser
Romeoville, IL