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Member Posts: 727 |
http://www.petitiononline.com/SaveAlex/petition.html please sign and save Alex the GSD from being PTS. This rescue and foster carer has done EVERYTHING wrong. This poor dog shouldn't suffer. xox | |
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-- Wallace rescue GSD. Currently feeding James Wellbeloved Turkey and Vegetable Cereal Free and some Butcher's Tripe. Four teaspoons Pancrex Granules and 2 Lypex capsules per meal. (Will go back to raw pig pancreas soon.) Three meals a day 3 times per week, 2 meals a day the other 4 days otherwise he stops eating. Tylan 1/8 teaspoon twice a day (this is half the recommended dose for his weight but the recommended dose made his poos soft!) Synbiotic D-C (probiotic and prebiotic) capsule once a day. Monthly B12 injection.
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Member Posts: 884 |
What happened with him? | |
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-- Proud mommy to Vito, 3(?) yr old GSD. 90lbs, goal weight 85-90lbs (ACHIEVED!). Tested positive for EPI on March 30th, 2011. His TLI was 1.0, Cobalamin 225, Folate 22. Feeding 2 cups of Taste of the Wild Bison once a day with one teaspoon of Pancreatin 8x enzymes per meal. Also proud mommy of a (non EPI) Belgian Malinois tripod named Lizzie. That means three legs. "Sometimes it takes an imperfection to create perfection."
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Member Posts: 2160 |
Hi Gillian. Done. This poor guy needs a chance. Hope they get many many more signatures. Hugs to you for caring so much.
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-- Lynn, From Melbourne, Australia. Owned by Tess (Irish Setter), Grace (English Setter) & Megg, my beautiful 'English' EPI Angel - Forever in my heart. .
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Member Posts: 751 |
What the heck is going on with this.... Just signed it.... can we get more info on Alex???? | |
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-- Kain, 4 yr. old GSD, Mom, Nicole, Dad, Joe, Sister Angel, 7 year old GSD, Sister Noni, 7 year old cat, and Twin Sisters, Eva and Mia, age 4. B-12: 369, TLI: less than 1, Folate: 15.7.Started Enzymes 1/14/11, 1 tsp./c, 2 1/2 cups fed once daily and 1 cup fed once daily. Nature's Variety, TOTW, Back to Basics, California Natural, all in monthly rotation, Let enzymes set 30 min. Low weight, 48 lbs, down from high of ONLY 66. Bi-Weekly B-12 shot of 1.4ml. All time high weight EVER on 12/11/11 at 71 lbs., one of the happiest days of my life, honestly, it is up there with some memorable days! *NEW WEIGHT of 76 lbs.!*
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Member Posts: 751 |
I got it... here is his story. Mid-Atlantic is my neck of the woods. I want him so bad! URGENT ACTION REQUIRED! THIS DOG'S LIFE IS HANGING IN THE BALANCE DUE TO ABJECT IRRESPONSIBILITY ON THE PART OF HIS SO-CALLED "RESCUE" AND "FOSTER FAMILY!"
http://www.petitiononline.com/SaveAlex/ SIGN FORWARD AND SHARE TO SAVE ALEX! WE DO NOT HAVE TIME TO WASTE! PLEASE SEND POLITE BUT FIRM EMAILS TO HIS "RESCUE" AT: BOD@magsr.org Alex's SAD STORY according to article author Penny Elms: "Newark, NJ - A recently rescued dog's life is hanging in the balance. The dog, a German shepherd named Alex, was 'saved' from a high kill facility in Los Angeles, CA. Alex made his way to the East coast where he was taken in by the Mid-Atlantic German shepherd Rescue.
When Alex arrived he had several health issues which needed to be addressed. Alex was severely underweight and suffering from a painful, chronic untreated ear-infection.
Though the California vets had advised that Alex should not be neutered until he had gained weight and his ear problem was addressed, the veterinarian with his new rescue went forward and he was altered - just days after the cross country flight.
Shortly thereafter, Alex went home with his new foster handler with instructions to keep him quiet - allowing him time to heal.
But the very next day, it is reported that Alex was taken to an off-leash dog park. Though he made it through the outing without serious issue, it was likely a poor move on the part of his foster family.
The foster home had no bond with Alex at this time - his full temperament was not known - and, he was still recovering from surgery and a severe infection.
It is reported that Alex was confronted by several dogs at the off-leash park, but he did not react. No reaction would indicate that Alex is not a vicious, dog-aggressive German shepherd.
The next morning, things seemed to fall apart. It is alleged that Alex got into a tangle with one of the foster home's dogs. The foster handler attempted to intervene and in the process, was bitten (rule number one - do not put your body parts into the middle of a dog fight - it will not end well).
Though dog fights are not unheard of - especially when new dogs are thrown into the mix, and especially in light of the stress that this dog had been through with the surgery, illness, and cross country flight - all hot on the heels of being in a stressful animal control facility - Alex was deemed 'dangerous.'
Now, his life literally hangs in the balance. The board members of the Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue are torn over whether or not Alex should be saved. Some want to fight for his life - others feel that he should be put down.
Currently, Alex is housed at the Anne Arundel County Animal Control. Unless the board members of the Mid-Atlantic German shepherd Rescue appeal the decision to euthanize him - he will die.
Regardless of the fact that this dog has been in a highly stressful environment - while recuperating from surgery.
A Facebook page has been created for Alex - "Save Alex the German shepherd dog".
Those fighting for Alex's life have also created a petition - you can read more and access the petition at this link.
The individuals who created the Alex Facebook page are pleading for people to email the board of directors at the Mid-Atlantic German shepherd rescue.
If just one board members agrees that Alex's life is worth saving, the rescue will stand a chance of getting Alex released from the county animal shelter.
Polite correspondence voicing your questions and/or concerns can be directed to the rescue at this address:
BOD@magsr.org. A dog bite should be taken seriously - however, the circumstances surrounding that bite must be taken into account.
Was Alex displaying the behavior of a vicious dog, or that of a dog reacting to a stressful situation?
Was Alex biting due to outright aggression, or was it reactionary and provoked by bad circumstances?
Was the foster handler bitten because hands were in the middle of a dog fight (where they shouldn't have been in the first place)? Or, did Alex seek the foster handler out and viciously attack without provocation?
If nobody fights for Alex, those questions will never be answered. His cross country trek and pull from a high kill facility will all be for naught."
TY! We lost the fight for poor little Polar.....we cannot afford to lose the fight for Alex! >^..^< M.
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-- Kain, 4 yr. old GSD, Mom, Nicole, Dad, Joe, Sister Angel, 7 year old GSD, Sister Noni, 7 year old cat, and Twin Sisters, Eva and Mia, age 4. B-12: 369, TLI: less than 1, Folate: 15.7.Started Enzymes 1/14/11, 1 tsp./c, 2 1/2 cups fed once daily and 1 cup fed once daily. Nature's Variety, TOTW, Back to Basics, California Natural, all in monthly rotation, Let enzymes set 30 min. Low weight, 48 lbs, down from high of ONLY 66. Bi-Weekly B-12 shot of 1.4ml. All time high weight EVER on 12/11/11 at 71 lbs., one of the happiest days of my life, honestly, it is up there with some memorable days! *NEW WEIGHT of 76 lbs.!*
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Member Posts: 649 |
Signed it... how terrible that Alex should suffer for human mistakes!!! Fingers and paws crossed. | |
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-- Dar and Kodi Kodi (GSD female , born August 19, 2010 , was diagnosed July 15, 2011 at 11 months .Lowest weight, 47 lbs, weight as of 2/ 20/ 2012 59.6 lbs. Our goal for her at this time is 60lbs. ... We made it !!! 60.4 lbs on March 31, 2012 . TLI .07 , Folate 9.4 , Cobalmin 536 .Kodi eats TOTW Sierra Mountain (Lamb and sweet potato, grain free), 2 cups,2 times a day with 1 teaspoon of pancreatin 8x per cup., recently added small lunch(1 cup plus 1 teas. enzymes) enzymes ( From Diane...awesome lady!!!) , with warm water and letting it sit for 30 minutes . She is our furry kid whom just loves playing with the grandkids !!!!
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Member Posts: 37 |
Petition signed! I'm spreading the word! | |
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-- Mother to Woody, 17 year old poodle, thought to have had transient EPI after a bout of pancreatitis. Used pancreatic enzymes for 3 months. Remains on a low fat, high fiber diet, takes daily supplements and bi-weekly B12 shots. Diana (Woody's Mom)
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Member Posts: 130 |
I signed the petition. I also suggested that if they are not willing to deal with Alex then they could contact "Saving Death Row Dogs" in Topeka, KS maybe they would take him. http://savingdeathrowdogs.com/ That is where we adopted Trooper and he is a terrific dog. He had "issues" but when he got to us we never saw any of them. He had 4 homes in 9 months. SO much stress and poor fosters. | |
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-- Owned By Hondo, Trooper, and Lady. Previously owned by Dutch, EPI, IBD, megacolon dog who went to wait for us at the bridge.
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Member Posts: 369 |
Signed Devika | |
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-- Mahi, the Indian EPI dog, diagnosed at 10 months, now 3 years old. Was 60 lbs, went down to 46 lbs, but now with YOUR help inching towards 59 lbs. Fed 3 times a day - homecooked diet of 1 kg potatoes, 70 gms lentils, 150 gms tapioca, squash, beetroot, carrots mashed together, 2 boiled eggs and 500 ml yoghurt. Since 1st Dec '11 have begun to gradually add TOTW Pacific Stream, pre-softened in hot water with the home-cooked food. 1 Salmon Omega 3 tablet given per day. 1 tablet of Creon 10K given 20 mins before every meal. Very, very active - knock on wood, and seems to have gone from a level 10 of "hungry" to maybe an 8. On 27th July 2011, officially downgraded "hungry" level to 7.
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Site Owner Posts: 7645 |
So sad.... i signed too . Paws crossed here too! | |
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-- Olesia, owned by Izzy-45lb SWD, Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.3, Stable almost 7 yrs! Once stable, was able to reduce enzymes to only 1/2 tsp of Enzymes with each meal, but after almost 4 years of stabilization... had to increase the amount of enzymes to 3/4 teaspoon with each meal. Feed various grain-free kibble+real meat, 6x pancreatin enzymes from EnzymeDiane. I give 1 tsp of coconut oil one day and 1 tsp salmon oil next day, and also give canned sardines packed without salt or canned herring for extra omega oils.
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Member Posts: 2190 |
done my friend jxxxxx | |
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-- Kara:: adopted at five months old 26th December 2009 always hungry more than any of my other dogs became noticeably distressed August 2010 Two vet visits and............. Diagnosed with EPI at 14 months old September 2010 tli<1.00 folate 8.3 cobalimin 611 taking 2 Oxytet antibiotics 3 times a day and eating Nutrix grain free duck and potato kibble and starting to put weight on currently 33 kilos as of 20th June 2011 we also use Tylan if we dont have the time to use the oxytet as it has to be on an empty tum, enzymes at the moment Pancrex granules 3 teaspoons per meal she is 2 yrs old as of 21st July 2011 "UNCONDITIONAL LOVE WAS INVENTED BY DOGS"
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Member Posts: 3926 |
signed... | |
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-- Michele "No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich" - having 2 makes you even richer! :-)Jackie (back in pic) Diagnosed at 9 mos (09/09) - TLI 0.3 and low end of B12. Pancreatin 8x dosing 3/4tsp per cup. Natures Domain, Trinfac-B Intrinsic Factor daily, probiotics and Duralactin in the am. Stable and happy 115 lbs - thanks to all the beautiful souls on this forum, we could not have done it without YOU. Dexter - Diagnosed 11/10 approx 3 yrs of age. We failed fostering and now he has his forever home
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Member Posts: 787 |
Done. I sure hope this petition works. | |
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-- Paula and Maya (bday 12/21/06) (diagnosed 10/26/10 TLi 1.5, B12 659 (ref:249-733), weight 52 lbs. After 30 days, retested B12/folate - B12 plummeted to 200, which greatly affected her personality. After following B12 protocol, currently giving weekly B12 shots at home. Weight on 4/24/12: 72 lbs - the picture of health.
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Member Posts: 130 |
Any chance this thread could be a "sticky" for a while to help Alex until we find out what happens to him? | |
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-- Owned By Hondo, Trooper, and Lady. Previously owned by Dutch, EPI, IBD, megacolon dog who went to wait for us at the bridge.
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Member Posts: 58 |
It´s incredible how human stupidity can ruin a good dog´s life. Signed Bruce&Amanda | |
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Member Posts: 474 |
Signed it~ | |
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-- Cheryl~~~Loved by Gabi (and Gus): dx'd 3/09 at 2 yrs old, cTLI 1.5. Currently 71.4 lbs. Was 52.5 lbs 09/10. Twice a day: 2cups California Naturals Grain Free Lamb w/ 1 tsp salmon oil, 100 mg Vit E, & 2 Tbls pumpkin; 1-1/2 tsp Pancreatin 8x mixed w/ 2 tsp Party Animal Salmon canned dog food & 1/8 tsp L-Glutamine given as a gruel right before feeding. Probiotic & B12 MIF once a day. Long term for IBD: Methlyprednisolone 4mg once a day . Wausau, WI
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Member Posts: 1843 |
Signed. I hope they find a loving home for him. Barb | |
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Member Posts: 711 |
So sorry I can only sign once.... | |
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-- Butterbean, 6 year old chihuahua, diagnosed in May-June'10 via pancreatic biopsy (in other words, it wasn't there). And now we have the TLI score of 0.7
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Member Posts: 335 |
Done | |
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-- Bonbon - 8 years old Pomeranian. Bloating, vomiting, soft stool, tummy grumbling, gas & diarrhea. At last stabilized. After long battle finding out what's wrong by trying enzymes, Tylan, B12s etc which caused by lack of veterinary technology & knowledge in Indonesia, luckily we did not go for steroids (almost, for possibility of IBD). OK here's the conclusion. Cause was NOT EPI. But food intolerances. Now eating Canidae Pure Land grain free food (Bison & Lamb Meal based food). And sometimes mixed with Wellness 95% Lamb as toppers. And also eating Wellness Pure Venison Grain Free treat. So, no chicken, beef & grains food allowed.
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Member Posts: 2473 |
signed it and left a comment a couple of days ago | |
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-- Kathy and Ted 9 yr old GSD rescue ~72 lbs now 109 lbs
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Who is completely spoiled rotten, loves kids, and will be going into therapy dog training as soon as I can afford it.
poor Alex! He deserves a break...You must login to post.
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