[Jac]

I realize that this is a forum for Labradoodles, but as many of you know I have some puppies in the Guide Dogs of America program...well, one of my wonderful puppy raisers also owns a stud Lab. One of his babies (only 2 pups born) has a serious heart condition and needs an operation to survive. This is Baby Z:

He has pulmonic stenosis and is scheduled for surgery on April 26. If he doesn't have the operation, he is expected to die before he is 6 months old.

If anyone feels inclined to donate, even a small amount, to help Baby Z, the donation is tax deductible and will be very much appreciated.

Donation can be made to SCLRR (Southern Cal Lab Retriever Rescue) c/o of the following address;
SCLRR Attn: Baby "Z"
25005 Eagle Fall Ave. Lancaster, CA 93536.

Thank you.

 

[lisarundell]

Jac, I'll try and get as much help as possible! Do you know how much money they need to raise?

 

[Jac]

Thanks, Lisa...he is such a cutie pie...The total amount that the family has to raise is $2900. But of course, they are willing to pay it all, if necessary...so ANY amount of help will be appreciated.
I have written to the agency to see if we can pay via PayPal, I'll post if they respond with a way to do that.
Thanks again...you are an angel!

 

[gene]

Jac, let me know if the pay pal thing gets set up, if not, I'll send a check. Won't be much...fence ate up my savings, but every little bit counts, right? I know you all would be there for me in a pinch! :wink:

 

[lisarundell]

Thanks Jac. I copied and pasted your post and sent out an email. He has already melted a couple of hearts so some money is on the way! With as many people as there are on this forum and personal friends a couple of bucks from each will add up fast. WE CAN DO IT!

 

[rtkh656]

What a beautiful pup !! --Our check is in the mail ! --Not as much as we would like. Took all dogs to the vet on Sat. They needed the works, plus heartgard and frontline--$400 later...... you all know what that is like---But are happy to help if even in a small way !! Kathy, Lizzie and Louie and Bingo.

 

[seazr]

Pay pal would help.
Diane (and Dakota)

 

[Raleighsmom]

Count me in Jac! I'll put a check in the mail tomorrow morning.....and all everyone can do is hope for the best for this little sweetie!

____________________________________
Kathie,Raleigh & Molly! :twisted: :?

 

[blueteal]

Hi Jac
I too will send something :wink:
Hope they do not mind Canadian cheques.

Sue

 

[kari]

Thank you all for being so willing to help!! Z is a sweet, big boy!! He has been a joy to watch as a fatty fat and a really loving little one!! I love my labs, but Jacque will confirm that I love my doodles more (don't tell the labs, even with a working guide and guide dog stud!!!) I love my working F1 Ike and I tell Jacque all the time how much I love my sweet beauty queen BackPorch Pepper! I am truely lucky that , not only did I get a fabulous dog, but a really great friend as well!!! Your extended friendship and generousity towards us is appreciated and recognized!! Will keep all in the loop via this thread on how Z does with surgury and recovery!!

 

[MaxandMe]

Jac, i would happy to help even in a small waya and mailing a litte something as i am sure every little bit can help. Thanks for posting !!

 

[Jac]

Thank you everyone!
I went on vacation and was not able to mention that you CAN pay through PayPal, go to the website, click on their paypal button and then when you make the donation, just be sure that you tell them it is for BAby Z's operation. Then, contact Kari so that she can follow up on the donation and be sure that it goes to baby Z.
You guys are great and I know that your prayers for Baby Z will also be the best help!
Kair is a good, good person and really deserves our help...thank you all for being so generous and loving!

 

[Guest]

Jac, I just sent a small donation thru paypal. Here is the link for Paypal donation. I used Polly's Fund as directed and put "For Zaine" in the note section. He is adorable!

http://www.sclrr.org/support

Zaine 4/23/07

Lab In Need: Zaine
Zaine
2007-04-23: Zaine is a 9 week old, beautiful black purebred male. We'll have a picture of this cutie very soon. Unfortunately, he was born with a Pulmonic Stenosis -it is a narrowing in the region of the pulmonary valve. Because of the narrowing the heart has to work harder to pump the blood to the lungs for oxygen. It causes enlargement of the heart because of the extra work. If the condition is not corrected very soon, the pup can die a sudden death. With surgery, he should have a fairly normal lifespan and a good quality of life. The surgery is about $4,000. We are fundraising for this pup's life. Often the care and treatment is more expensive than SCLRR can afford. SCLRR started a separate fund devoted toward funding medical care called the Polly Fund. Your financial support is essential in providing these deserving dogs with a second chance at life with a loving family. The Polly Memorial Fund is dependent on your donations. Monies donated to the fund are used exclusively for unexpected medical care of our foster dogs. Please consider a donation toward this pup's surgery today! Any donations to us, whether to SCLRR or to SCLRR's Polly Fund, are entirely tax deductible. Thank you in advance!

 

[Jac]

Thanks so much Linda....I didn't know that they had updated the site to include Baby Z....I am so glad that you posted this!
He is so adorable and I am grateful for everyone who has donated...a puppy's life is so special, so filled with wonder...I hope that Baby Z's life will soon be overflowing with enough energy to match the love that this little guy has to give.

 

[kari]

Z is in surgery right now and we'll have some info on him later tonight and tomorrow!! Will keep you all posted. K

 

[Jac]

You, my friends, are priceless.
Thank you for your donations and your loving hearts.

 

[gene]

Thanks for the link! I just paypal'd some money for the little cutie. Gods speed on the recovery and keep up the good work!!

 

[kari]

Z came through surgery good yesterday. I got a call around 8 p.m. last night that he was recovering well. Am anxious to find out this morning how he is. Here is a picture I took of him at 4 weeks. Only 2 in the litter so they were all kinds of fat with lots of teats to choose from!!

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Thanks all!

 

[Jac]

Thanks, Kari, for the update! I have been on pins and needles waiting to hear that he made it through...now I'll look forward to every update on his recovery.
I am so grateful that the operation went well...I love his sweet face!
Prayers will continue from this end...

Gene, Vanessa, thank you so much for the donation...this is a very kind and generous gift.

 

[kari]

Okay, I jsut got an email from the gal with all the puppy info....Here is the email regarding baby Z
"Just spoke with Dr. Miller and the results of the surgery were perfect! Zaine is a happy boy this morning. Everyone at the clinic just loves him! Thanks everyone for everything."
Thaks to all who helped take care of this cuties medical expenses!! Now he can live a happy, healthy, normal life!!! I am truely thankful!!! You all reached out to someone you don't know, for the Labrador part of our beloved Doodles. Thank you seems so small...... Kari