Gingerales road to NJ

[Mary Connors]

We picked up Ginger from her VA breeder on Dec 4, 2005. She was a spectacular puppy. Her coloring was rich and coat shiny, her temperment was energectic, playful and responsive. We noticed on the 4.5 hour ride home that she seemed to be a bit wet, we figured it was the paper in the cage moving around. We stopped often to let her out & change her bedding.

I then decided to hold her on my lap with a towel for a while. I quickly noticed I was drenched with urine. We asked our vet to look into this problem right away. He quickly diagnosed her with Ectopic Ureters. Her plumbing did not drain into her bladder, it drained into her vagina, and leaked out with no control.

We sent an e-mail and leftr voicemail for Enya & Judy to advise them of our situation - they never returned our calls or emails. My vet explained in very simply terms, we had 3 options: Return her for another puppy, return her for refund or take on the responsibilty and try and help her, knowing we may never see any money from the breeder.

We knew if we returned her she would be put down, and we could not live with that. So we took the high road and decided to help this puppy as best we can. Our Vet was affiliated with Univ. Of Penn Vet School, he told s that were in the process of a clinical trial for this very issue,a nd would have the answers we needed.

After a 1 hour consult with a team of Vets, we decided she would stay for tests, and if our hunch was correct schedule her for laser surgery (and spayed at the same time)

The school borrowed the laser equipement from the manufacturer, and brought ina surgeon that had successfully treated this condition. We were pleased witht the outcome, she was a healthy and smart puppy by the time she was 5 months old.

The road to recovery was hard at times. She wore diapers, and had to be bathed 2 - 3 x's a day to keep the urine off her skin. SHe was a champ jumping in the tub on her own and never tearing off her diaper.

Medication was used for 4years a low dose of PPA every third day to keep her bladder calm. Eventually she was weend off and is now 100% healthy. Well except she is a coocoo dog!

Our out of pocket totalled somewhere around $2000, no reimbursement or concern from our breeder. We hold no grudge, it was a choice we made, not to press the issue. We feel we were meant to be her forever family, and she was meant to be our puppy. We would have had it no other way.

If others have the same or similiar issues with their pups, you can read more about it on this link.

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_ectopic_ureters.html

Laws by state concerning puppy lemon laws:

http://www.malteseonly.com/lemon.html

[Michele Barton]

You sound like us, once you hold them, they're yours forever! Our first puppy (30 years ago) was born with a condition where she couldn't have bowel movements. She too was treated at the University of Penn Vet Hospital. Her condition (I'm sorry I can't remember its name) had been diagnosed in children, but never in dogs. She spent 3 months there, endured several major surgeries, but eventually recovered and lived a long happy healthy life. We were only charged for room and board. It sounds like they are still doing wonderful work there! I hope you have many many more happy years together!

[Debbie and Thomas]

You did the right thing. You are heroes! Many people woud have taken another puppy-but you stood by your dog-your baby. Bravo!!!!

[Marianne *OZZY & ZOEY]

Great story,,,,it is wonderful to hear the things people do for their dogs.....I am happy that all turned out well and you have your forever puppy. She was lucky to that you found her too!

[Adrianne Matzkin]

You are wonderful Doodle Parents - you took on a pup with issues and took the best care of her. Isn't that what family is all about? Do the best that we possible can. Mary, it is a pleasure to meet you,
Adrianne

[Jeri]

Thanks for sharing your story. Your pup has a great home.

[Adina P]

Thanks for sharing your story! You were a brave and TRUE dog loving family to attempt to get the problem fixed...=)