Remi

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    "In loving memory of our sweet Chelsea 02-208"

In honor of Corkey, may you have a long Golden life!! -Ruth Hinnenkamp

From our sweet RAGOM girl Jessie!! -Pam Price & Janet Ellenwood

In loving memory of Oscar, Chester & Bernie -Kathy & Hailie Wellcome

I'd like to introduce everyone to Remi, RAGOM's newest sweet little puppy. This little darling has had a rough start in her short 8-week life, but things are improving quickly. Sweet Remi was purchased from a roadside seller at 6 weeks of age by an owner who did not know the possible risks of purchasing a puppy from a substandard breeder. Unfortunately for both Remi and her owners, the worst possible scenario happened. Only a few days after bringing sweet Remi home, she became ill. The once happy, energetic puppy was now lethargic, unable to keep food or water down, and not behaving at all like a normal young puppy. Her owners took her to the emergency vet who diagnosed this little peanut with the highly contagious and often deadly parvovirus. Emergency treatment was started and her owners were informed of the prognosis which was only a 50/50 chance of survival. After spending more than $1,000 on Remi's care, her owners contacted RAGOM to see if we could help as they were not able to afford the ongoing extensive care Remi would need. We received the call in the wee morning hours and by 10 am, Remi was at our emergency vet receiving fluids and medications with the hope that we could provide enough supportive care to see her through parvo. There is no cure for parvo, but only supportive care to hopefully prevent or treat secondary issues as they arise.

Remi was hospitalized at the emergency vet for just over 24 hours before being allowed to come to her foster home. She was discharged on two antibiotics and a bland diet. When Remi arrived at my house, she weighed 5.08 pounds and was very tired and not very interested in food or water. Watching her for dehydration was a key factor to her recovery. Within the next day, Remi's energy and appetite improved. She took her medication without issues and gained weight. 4 days after Remi's discharge from the emergency vet, we visited our regular vet. Remi weighed in at just over 8 pounds, an increase of 3+ pounds in 4 days!!! Fantastic news for our little peanut. Remi will go back to the vet in another week for another re-check and if all looks good, she will be able to start her vaccines and we will be able to schedule a date for her spay surgery. Remi is one of the lucky ones. Thankfully, her owners recognized that she was ill and took her to the emergency vet for treatment. They tearfully surrendered her to us so we could continue to help her through parvo. We do know that at least two of Remi's littermates also had parvo. Neither are RAGOM pups; one did not survive while the other, Lily, did. Also, one Black Lab pup who was in the same containment area also had parvo. Samie is home with her owners and improving, as is Lily. Please keep all three of these pups in your thoughts and prayers as they recover from this deadly disease.

More about Remi as we see her true personality emerge as she feels better. Right now, I can tell you she is a very smart, happy, lucky girl. Please consider a donation to my fundraising page in honor of Remi .