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Fiona (CT)

  

fostered in CT
7 months old
Female
Fawn with black mask
natural ears
docked tail 
Approx Weight: ??  lbs.

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2/15/08 - Fiona has been adopted!!

2/1/08 -
 

More good news from Fiona's Foster Mom:
 
"Fiona is doing excellent; we have even accomplished packing some healthy pounds on her to keep that immune system high. She has responded great to her medication and is looking and feeling wonderful. We are still on the oral meds, and might have to be for some time but we know what works and what does not!
 
Fiona now takes two baths a week with special medicated shampoo. The funny girl is so immune to baths now, she sits in the tub and just stares at me. Fiona is a joy."
 
As you can see by her latest picture, Fiona has blossomed into a beautiful princess! She is ready for her new home.

 

1/10/08 -


Happy New Year, Fiona ! 
 
An update from  Fiona's foster mom-
 
"Fiona spent the Holidays in Michigan with her foster family. She was perfect!
I have included some pictures of her enjoying the outdoors playing  in the snow.
 
Unfortunately, Fiona had a relapse over the Holiday break. Once again, we gave her hour long cooling baths to ease her skin's irritation along with the medicated daily shampoo. On a couple of occasions we used a higher detergent soap first, to strip the excessive oil/yeast from her skin. Fiona started to scratch her skin open in a few areas and developed inflamed boils from the yeast infection flare up. The baths in combination with playing outside in the cold for several hours to keep her skin cool, sustained her skin issues but wore me right out.
 
We went to the vet today and unfortunately are back on all the medications for a lengthy period of time. If Fiona responds well to the medicine she will still be able to get spayed in two weeks. We are keeping our fingers crossed.
 
Fiona is a trooper and like before, I think she will respond and continue to heal nicely. Fiona is very tolerant of all my inspections, handling, skin checks, baths and medication. Fiona is a wonderful girl and everyone who meets her loves her instantly. 
 
Fiona came to the rescue in really bad shape and is requiring lengthy, aggressive, and expensive treatment – please consider making a donation to aide in her continuous care. "

11/29/07 -
 

Fiona’s long awaited update…Good News!  As of yesterday Fiona was finally able to stop her antibiotic, it was a long seven weeks of antibiotics and we are hopeful that no more will be needed as her skin infection is under control.  Fiona’s ear infections are gone and, although her hearing is selective, she has no problem hearing!
 
Fiona must continue her oral medication for the mange until the mites are under control and not a issue but, as you see by the pictures, the nasty, bloody, oozing, scabby, depressed Fiona is in the past.  She is getting more and more fur everyday and looking beautiful.
 
Fiona is house trained, however she is crated when I am not at home because she and her buddy Ruby would probably have a party if I let them free to roam.  Fiona is a big cuddle bug, and a goofy klutsy puppy.  She continues to do excellent with other dogs and loves people.  She has even lost her extreme curiosity for the cat and leaves him be, for the most part, unless he runs then of course she has to chase him.
 
We are still giving Fiona baths every few days but she does not smell yeasty anymore.  We are awaiting clearance from the vet to get her spayed and then she will be looking for her forever home, which will need to continue to work on her basic manners.  Her new home will also need to be very attentive to her skin initially.  We want to make sure she does not have to re-experience the horrible ordeal she has already been through, even though she has been a trooper through it all.

 

10/18/07 -
 

A TESTAMENT TO THE BOXER SPIRIT
 
Fiona is a 7 month old boxer who was surrendered to our rescue program because her family was unable to afford her medical treatment.  Fiona was diagnosed with non-contagious demodectic mange and will need medical treatment for several months.
 
Since Fiona was not given the proper medical care her skin has developed a horrible yeast infection.  She also has a raging infection in her ears that is quite painful.  Our vet has changed her medication and she has already started to improve.
 
We have taken many dogs with mange into rescue over the years and ALL of them have recovered nicely with proper care.  We expect the same success with Fiona…..time, patience, good medical care, and lots of TLC does wonders.
 
Below are the first two reports from Fiona’s foster mom:
 
First Report:
 
“Here are some pictures of poor little Princess Fiona.
 
I started the meds’ last night and Fiona and I took a bath / shower for about a hour to just let the medicated shampoo sit for a bit; she seemed to be more comfortable after that (I guess as much as she could be comfortable considering her condition).  I also started her on some doggy multivitamins in addition to her oral meds to help boost her immune system.
 
She met both of her foster siblings Pumba and Ruby and actually spent the evening being a little goofy with Ruby and chewing bones.  Fiona is very gentle and sweet despite being scared and confused; her little nub wiggles and when you’re not expecting it she gives you a little boxer kiss, just one at a time though!
 
Today her cuts and sores don’t seem to be as inflamed and oozing as much blood and clear stuff, but of course she doesn’t look pleasant – her attitude is great and she is eating and drinking at least!
 
Fiona is showing improvement but she is also showing infection in her open wounds.  I have given her two baths so far because the oozing is so bad; I hope it dries her out and eases some discomfort.  However I can’t lather her up because of all the cuts and scabs and raw areas so I have to use a large amount of the medicated shampoo with each bath and the bottle is now almost empty.  The bath gets rid of some ooze and after a few hours makes her skin look better … but only for a day then she is just seeping blood from a couple of the big open areas with her yellow infection.
 
It is obvious she is very sore and has a LOT of healing to do.  Looking at her just makes me thankful for places like boxer rescue.”
 
Second Report:
 
"Fiona visited the vet today because her skin and sores were continuing to be inflamed (oozing blood and yellow goo’; which we learned was a terrible yeast infection on the sores and inflamed demodex.  Due to the lack of prior proper treatment her demodex has just escalated horribly with much infection and discomfort.
 
Even though she looks much worse for wear Fiona is showing signs of improvement from the meds, she just needed the proper medication to get this under control for the poor little girl.  We also learned she had a nasty ear infection that is contributing to extended discomfort – when it rains it poors!  We left the vet with a shopping bag full of hope, new medicated shampoo, more antibiotics, ear meds, oils and supplements.
 
Throughout all of this Fiona remains well spirited and understanding......quite amazing since we know how much discomfort this is causing the little angel.  We are giving her lots of hugs, attention and exercise at her own pace to help distract from her pain and itchiness."
 

Fiona's treatments will be lengthy and costly.  Consider making a donation toward her care.  Please remember, we need your continued support.

 

You can send a check directly to: Northeastern Boxer Rescue
P.O. Box 95 Sunderland MA 01375.  (Please mark your payment "Fiona")  or use

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If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out an online application first.  Then e-mail the contact below.  Be sure to include your full name, city, state, and area code in the subject line of your message.

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