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Hey, I just realized it's been almost a whole year since I adopted the Godzilla, so I wrote out Vito's full adoption story on Lizzie's blog...I realized I'd never really sat down and put it into writing, and I want to make sure I remembered it forever..so, here it is. Warning: You may need tissues. | |
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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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Beautiful, Alyssa. You were right, tissues were needed. And I know there's more (dirty carpets and all...). Vito is a very luck boy and I'm sure he knows it. | |
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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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Hehe, yeah. Just remembering how relieved he looked when I came back for him...I tear up all over again! Yeah, we had our ups and downs, but it was worth it. All the carpet stains in the world couldn't keep me from loving this dog. <3 | |
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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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Awesome 'Love Story" ... Vito is one lucky pup!!
Dar and Kodi | |
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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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I love a story with a Happy Ending..............Very, very happy that you found Vito and that Vito found love........ | |
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-- Claire, permanent foster dog for New Rattitude Rat Terrier Rescue. Pulled from a county shelter 07/29/09. Diagnosed with EPI and Diabetes. cTLI 1.9, Folate 7.7, Cobalamin 266. Started B-12 shots 9/8/09. Currently being fed 2x a day, Wellness Core Ocean Formula, both dry and canned. 1/2 Tsp Pancreatin with each feeding, incubate 20 min. Novolin N, 3.5u, 2X a day. Initial weight 7.2 lbs, current weight 11.2 lbs.
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First off, Love love love the picture of Lizzie with the pirate hat! I never saw those pictures of Vito. Didn't know how bad it got for him. I can't imagine how sick you must have felt just having to leave him there one more night until the paperwork was complete. I am so glad that you have Vito, you have such a good heart. What a lovely family, you Lizzie and Vito. He has come such a long way and he is such a big healthy boy now, thanks to you!!! | |
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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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Alyssa, that is one beautiful story. It was love at first sight for you and Vito. How courageous and generous of you to take him, not knowing at the time if he could regain his health. Look how you turned him around. You are one strong lady. And he is one lucky boy!! Congratulations to both of you. Barb | |
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I had pretty much decided that even if he was too sick to make it, at least he could die somewhere comfortable and feeling loved. Luckily it didn't come to that! Years have fallen off him since I adopted him. If I saw him as his before self standing next to his now self and didn't know better, I would have sworn they were two different animals. Back then, he was so skinny...I still occasionally will just call out "No more bony butt!" and give him butt pettings to celebrate the lack of protruding hip bones. Yeah, I'm a dork, I know. | |
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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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Beautiful story...I have been hesitant to read this thread because I just didn't want to cry. No tears...just a huge smile that he found his perfect home! Thank you for being a beautiful soul and providing him with a loving home...beautiful. The other day I ran into a local shelter to drop off some blankets. When we pulled into the parking lot 2 beautiful shepherds were being walked - I kept staring at them - it was pulling my heartstrings. I went inside to drop off the blankets while my husband waited in the car. Dropped off the blankets and on the way out 2 women were sitting there (workers) - we started talking and I broke into tears - sobbing uncontrollably - it broke my heart to see those 2 beautiful shepherds - thinking my Dex could have been one of them and how many "Dex's" are out there. It took me forever to compose myself to get back to my husband. Thank you Alyssa and thank you to everyone who has opened their heart to these amazing creatures and given them another chance at life. | |
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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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Who is completely spoiled rotten, loves kids, and will be going into therapy dog training as soon as I can afford it.
At initial testing - TLI 1.2 (range 5-35) B12 254 (range 249-733) folate 20.2 (range 6.5-11.5) Natures Domain, Pancreatin 8x dosing is 1tsp per cup, Trinfac-B Intrinsic Factor daily, probiotics with each meal and glucosamine chondroitin in the am. Stable and happy 95 lbs 8/15/11You must login to post.
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