Up Date 3/20/09
Guess what everybody I have finally found my Forever home. I plan on meeting my Step Mom at the end of the month and my new Step Brother I can't wait. I will miss my Foster Mom and Family very much I know they will miss me too because of all the things we have been through together. I will be sure to send picts and updates.
Thanks your friend Elmer
Hi There,
My name is Elmer as you can see I am a little guy weighing in at 30 lbs I should be at least 45lbs. I was found wandering the streets, looking for someone to feed me and take care of me. But that did not happen, so Animal Control picked me up which was a good thing because they called The English Bulldog Rescue Network to come and Save Me.
My Foster Mom took me immediately to the Dr. To have me evaluated. Needless to say I am Heavy HEART WORM POSITIVE and need to gain weight before I can undergo treatment. I also have a severe ear infection in both ears which have caused me to be partial deaf.
After being at My Foster Moms house for one month I have gained weight and improving every day.
2/6/09
Hi Everyone I have some Great News !! My Dr. Feels I am ready to find my forever home. I will be taking the monthly heart worm pills to kill off the rest of the worms instead of going through the treatment. I am looking for a Family that is Not to Active that will Love on me and spoil me. If you have what it takes to give me that home Please fill out an application,You can email jluvabull@aol.com for more information. Thanks Elmer
Update on Elmer 1/28/09
I saw My Dr. she feels that it would be best for me to start on Heart Guard instead of going through that 2nd Burtle treatment, she feels that I may not surrive. So I will be taking Heart Guard to kill off the rest of the Heart Worms I will keep you updated on my progress. I am in good spirits and doing great.
UPDATE On Elmer 1/27/09
I am going to see the Dr. to have my 2nd Heart Worm Treatment I will let you know how I am doing.
UPDATE on Elmer this is from Elmer's Foster Mom 12/29/08 we had a little bit of a set back for this poor guy.
I just wanted to give everyone an update on Mr. Fudd...
He had to go to the Vet on Tuesday, he had been having some breathing
issues for the past week and a half. Apparently his lungs became
inflamed with some fluid due to the heartworm treatment. When he was
first brought in for heartworm treatment (back in November) he tested
a high positive which caused his heart to become slightly enlarged.
When this happens, the worms that die off break up and deposit into
the bloodstream, are expelled into the lungs. The Vet put him back on
antibiotics and Pred, he is responding well to this treatment! He
wants to run up and down the stairs following me everywhere! He is
such a sweet Bully, whomever gets to adopt this little guy is getting
a great dog!! We love him a bunch!!
I didn't mean to get into such a deep discussion about Elmer's
treatment. It is IMPORTANT that everyone be aware of the importance
of HEARTWORM PREVENTATIVE. I know it can be expensive, BUT heartworm
treatment can be more ($800+) EXPENSIVE! Aside from giving this poor
guy complications,it has been very hard on Elmer's health, and has
also postponed his 2ND treatment till his lungs are better. I will
keep you posted on his progress.
Lisa
Foster Mom :)
11/17 I have been back to the Dr. Dr. says I am lookin good, and will be able to start my treatment next week. I will keep you posted on how I am doing. They tell me this treatment will take about two months or longer, I want to be really healthy for my next Fur~Ever~Home Loving home I deserve.
I am NOT near ready for adoption; I just want to show off my Beautiful Mug in case someone may be interested in me.
If you would like to help me with my treatment, No donation is never too small
You can send a check to: payable to Crossroads (In care of Elmer)
Crossroads Animal Hosp
16500 fm 529
Houston TX 77095
281-859-3050
UPDATE 12/10/08 Hi there I went through my first Heart Worm treatment like a Champ I will be going in for my 2nd-3rd in One month Please wish me well, My Dr. says I should do just fine.
I will keep you posted on my progress. Thanks Elmer
