The work we do here at Paws Give Me Purpose Inc. often causes a lot of heartache; after all we put ourselves through an emotional roller coaster of working with abused, neglected and unwanted dogs.
Today, we come to you with both good news and bad. Ruby has truly begun to open up and come out of her shell; she has even started giving out little kisses.
The morning right after she received her Convenia Injectable, she actually got up and ate breakfast with the other seniors for the first time. It’s obvious to us that choosing to give her the antibiotic this way was the right decision for her. Each day we continue to see great progress and she is even interacting more with the people caring for her as well as some of the other senior pups.
Now for the not so good news; just as we suspected, Ruby does have medical reasons for feeling so crummy and NOT just listlessness due to depression over the loss of her mommies. Her blood work results came back showing that Ruby is in kidney failure.
It goes without saying that we will do whatever is necessary to help Ruby feel her best and be the most comfortable she can be. We have discussed treatments over with our Veterinary team and will begin with fluid therapy. Due to Ruby’s age, fragile state, and heart murmur, we feel this is the best treatment option for her at this time. Ensuring optimal hydration is the single most important aspect in treating insufficient kidney function.
Quality of life above all else is very important to us here at Paws Give Me Purpose. Ruby is 16, has had a good, long and well loved life. We will continue to love and spoil her, but will not be putting her through any extreme treatments. If her mommies are calling, we let her cross the bridge on her own terms from our loving arms straight into theirs.
Please continue to send prayers for Ruby. With you by our side, we can give Ruby, and many more seniors like her, a fighting chance to have the opportunity to live out their golden years to the fullest.
This is what we do here at Paws Give Me Purpose. Even though there is a cloud of sadness over our heads, our hearts are full because we know at the end of the day we make a difference in the lives that we are responsible for.