Hubcitypam Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Many thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery from Dallas. As bad as it is, it seems to be a true miracle she is holding her own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyAcresMom Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Prayers for a speedy recovery to the speed demon houndie!! Quote Sheila and COwww.greyacres.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 oh my gosh :( :( sending many healing hugs and prayers Katie's way!!! Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Looking for an update. How's poor Katie doing today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jenznaz Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I probably would have fallen apart and not have been able to do what you did! Healing thoughts for your Katie - thank Dog you have people to help you!! *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ingear Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 UPDATE ON KATIE...I went to visit her last night and she was doing good, walking strong on her own. The doctor had taken some pre-surgery pics and was able to point out all the vitals. I had estimated the handle had entered 3 - 4 inches, the doctor said it was more like 5 - 5 1/2 inches. There is one concern he had that the chest tube had release another liter of air. I spoke with the Dr around 8 this morning and he said the tube had minimal drainage which is good. They will continue to monitor her with hopes to remove the tube tonight or tomorrow morning. But overall she should make a full recovery, just need to pray the lung was not damaged and can heal properly. Now I need to figure out how to pay for this. The bills at are $5,500. If anyone knows of a place that may offer financial assisstance please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyt2love Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 What a terrible, horrible accident ! I'm sure you saved Katie's life by your quick actions ! Prayers sent out to you and her for her continued recovery ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Good news! YOUR SWIFT ACTION, and keeping a cool head, saved Katie! Trust me, I know, being a retired paramedic. A lot of people would have totally panicked, but you didn't!!!! That is AWESOME!! Maybe your local adoption group knows of grants or funding to help pay the bill? That would be a start anyway. Sending more prayers to you and Katie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snakes Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I don't know details but there is a program, similar to a credit card called CareCredit that will help finance healthcare costs for humans and dogs and as long as you pay your monthly minimum each month i beleive it is interest free. Maybe the vet will have a payment plan? Speedy healing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drumhellergrey Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thanks for the update. Talk to the vet that is caring for Katie. With a bill that big, I'm sure they will accept some type of payment plan. let's hope for a full and speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovemyhounds Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Glad to hear the update. Continuing prayers for Katie and you. Hopefully, the vet will be willing to work out a payment plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovemyhounds Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Glad to hear the update. Continuing prayers for Katie and you. Hopefully, the vet will be willing to work out a payment plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 (edited) OMG! Kudos to your greyt reaction! You saved her life. I am just reading this from the beginning. Prayers coming your way! Care Credit works differently than other credit cards do. It is the vet who sets the term. I always ask for the longest terms with no interest that they offer. ETA: I use Care Credit a lot. Each time I almost have them paid off I call and get my credit limit increased. So if a huge emergency like this happens I have a means to pay for it. Edited April 14, 2010 by mcsheltie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 So glad to hear Katie is doing well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryhnd_adoptee Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I don't know details but there is a program, similar to a credit card called CareCredit that will help finance healthcare costs for humans and dogs and as long as you pay your monthly minimum each month i beleive it is interest free. Maybe the vet will have a payment plan? Speedy healing! Care Credit can be a good thing, as long as payments are on time and current. My daughter was signed up for it by her dentist for some extensive work she needed. A payment was due and she made it direct online 3 days before it was due, but because they did not process it before the due date, they whacked her with all the many months of back interest for the late payment!!!! They closed her card and were not willing to work with her, so she now has even more debt than she started out with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I don't know details but there is a program, similar to a credit card called CareCredit that will help finance healthcare costs for humans and dogs and as long as you pay your monthly minimum each month i beleive it is interest free. Maybe the vet will have a payment plan? Speedy healing! Care Credit can be a good thing, as long as payments are on time and current. My daughter was signed up for it by her dentist for some extensive work she needed. A payment was due and she made it direct online 3 days before it was due, but because they did not process it before the due date, they whacked her with all the many months of back interest for the late payment!!!! They closed her card and were not willing to work with her, so she now has even more debt than she started out with. I don't like Care Credit! Last year, when Curfew was soo sick, I used it, and paid it off every month! When they found out about our house foreclosure in Florida, they dropped us IMMEDIATELY! I called and pleaded with them, telling them it was the ONLY card I had to use for my vet emergencies, and I had been a wonderful payer ... NOPE!!!!!!! I have one emergency credit card and pet insurance now. Care Credit are VERY heartless people in my opinion, but they serve the purpose, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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