The Happy Tails of Fudgy and Schnitzel and friends

03/02/2024

Today we went to Schnitzel's appointment at Agape Animal Hospital. She has another UTI and the cost of the labs and her care was more than I anticipated. I paid as much of her bill as I could with the promise of paying the rest . I was told her continued appointments will be needed every 3 months and that's only to keep her infections at bay 😞 I cannot afford to keep getting her labs and care. I live on SSDI alone. My bills are already killing me and I don't know what to do. I hate asking but I need to ask for more help with covering her care and needs. I'm putting out feelers again to try to find somewhere that can do the surgery for her at a severe discount. If I can't find a place that will help her I will have to put her down because I can't afford the ongoing bills and she keeps getting infections which makes her quality of life not great. I need help covering the bills we have recently accumulated due to caring for her and getting the things she's needed. People definitely helped a lot but the ongoing costs are too much for me. I hate being a begger but I don't know what else to do. She really wants to live and be part of everything. Vet took her off bed rest today but she doesn't have control of her bowels or bladder so without my constant help she will suffer unless she gets surgery. I want to give her every possible chance of surviving this. People have this idea that SSDI gives you enough to live on but it doesn't and if people knew how little I live on every month they probably would not understand how I have kept afloat. I feel like a failure and the worst person because I can't fix her situation. Being disabled, there's not much more I can do. If you would like to help, we would be very grateful. I'm hoping to hear back from some of the places that I am reaching out to next week. Idek if they will be willing to help her but I don't want to give up on her. I have PayPal ([email protected] for pp) Venmo https://venmo.com/u/PunkRokPromQueen and I signed up for cash app this morning $PunkRokPromQueen
I'm sorry I keep asking. I'm scared to lose her.

02/02/2024

***SCHNITZEL VET UPDATE***



Vet still has some concerns over UTIs. She has one rn. 😔
So she's on antibiotics for 2 weeks, I can order her a cart, and we're to keep doing the massage and range of motion exercises. She needs to be seen again in 4 Weeks.
We were given permission to get her a mobility cart and there is still a reasonable chance of her being able to walk again as we explained the small improvements she has made, and the things we're doing at home to help her.
We're going to do ongoing care and recovery through Agape Animal Hospital (508)234-6815. They can take donations towards her account if you want to call them or you can send to me directly with either FB pay via Messenger, PayPal ([email protected] for pp) or Venmo https://venmo.com/u/PunkRokPromQueen

01/27/2024

I had to take a couple days off from writing about because basically every time I write about it I cry and it's very emotionally taxing.
She still has her upcoming vet appointment at Agape Animal Hospital on February 2. I am concerned because she seems to be losing muscle mass in her back end, which I guess is to be expected but it's Definitely nerve wracking because she's still not in control of her urination and bowels. At this point I don't know if we will be able to get her the injection treatment. I should have enough to cover the appointment on Feb 2 but unless something changes or more donations come in, we may need to discuss with the vet what her quality of life will look like 😞 She is extremely demanding right now and I am giving her most of my attention, more than I really have to spare.
I don't want to give up on her. Please share and donate if you can. She's a good girl, please help her.
Donations for Schnitzel's care can be sent to me either through FB pay via Messenger, PayPal ([email protected] for pp) or Venmo https://venmo.com/u/PunkRokPromQueen

01/23/2024

As each day passes I do see slow progress with Schnitzel. She seems to have more control over her bowels and can attempt to p**p when I hold her and tell her to go. You can see her working her muscles to go. The progress is slow at this time but every good thing that happens is a blessing.
She's very demanding and is getting frustrated about not being able to move around and that we keep making sure she's staying still. Very mouthy about her displeasure as well lol our sassy girl.
Please consider sharing or donating towards as we are fairly desperate for funds towards her upcoming vet appointment at Agape Animal Hospital as well as her ongoing recovery and needs. If you are able to donate I have FB pay via Messenger, PayPal ([email protected] for pp) and Venmo https://venmo.com/u/PunkRokPromQueen
I apologize for the short update but I am very tired. My stress levels are very high as I still worry that she won't make it through this and that we need more money to cover her care. Here's a picture from today of Schnitzel in her recovery-box very excited and licking my fingers lol

01/14/2024

***UPDATE Regarding Schnitzel***
She seems to be making small bits of progress but things are still bleak. It seems that I don't need as much effort to help her void her bladder and she did manage to p**p again this morning making me feel a smidge of relief.
Part of me wants to start a fundraiser but the popular ones take a small cut and I need every penny anyone sends. She will most likely need another vet visit regardless but I am still trying to raise money to get her more treatment.
I appreciate everyone that has donated towards her cause and can't thank you all enough. Currently it's a lot of work on my behalf as her house nurse. Most of not all of you know that I am disabled so the picking up and moving her and manipulating her rear to comfortable position for potty breaks, cleaning her up, squatting down to assist her constantly, etc.. is making things really hard. My back hurts and the muscles in my sides and ribs hurt. I'm doing all I can for her but I still need financial assistance so I can give her the best chance of surviving this. Despite the minor improvements, she is far from out of the woods.
Please donate if you can. I hate asking for help and I am not good at it but I love my dogs and Schnitzel deserves a longer life. I have FB pay via Messenger, PayPal ([email protected] for pp) and Venmo https://venmo.com/u/PunkRokPromQueen
Thanks to everyone for supporting our sweet girl 💕
Please enjoy this older picture of Schnitzel.

02/12/2023

Fudgy and Schnitzel have officially retired from breeding but we are keeping the page up so that any of our previous litter puppy pictures can be posted. We thank you all for the continued support over the years. If you are looking for a fur baby I recommend you contact https://www.facebook.com/Nhdachshundpuppies?mibextid=ZbWKwL
As they are breeding from Fudgy and Schnitzel 's offspring and are remarkable breeders and Wonderful people.
Thank you all for being part of our "Happy Tails"
Lots of love,
Fudgy, Schnitzel, and Leah and Ryan 🐾🐾🐾

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