Skye is Ready to be Spayed

Skye will be spayed this Friday, August 29th. She will be 6 months old on Sept. 3. She has come a long way in improving her heart condition. For anyone who has held her before and after surgery, they can attest to the miraculous improvement.

Skye is picking up speed as she grows. On walks she still needs corrections. Chasing or barking at everything is not the way to go on a leisurely walk. You have to love that Scottie attitude!

Surgery Photos

Here are a few photos from Skye's surgery

Post Surgery for Skye

Veterinary Student Anne Gardner, Dr. Bordelon and Megan Bell, student
with Skye at WSU, not pictured Dr. Nelson

Skye returns to her foster home after a successful surgery to implant a device to close her PDA. Now that the implant is in place it must be given time to allow Skye's body to accept it. The doctors repeatedly stressed that Skye have total cage rest for 2 weeks. We believe that this will be more difficult than the surgery as Skye is ready to return to her adventures of puppyhood.

The Skye Team and other wonderful people at WSU Small Animal Veterinary Clinic have given so much of their time,skills,talent and love to this special Scottie. Skye had many admirers and was taken home over a weekend by a student so she could have more attention. We extend our deepest gratitude to the staff at the clinic for all the kindness and time spent to give Skye the chance she deserved.

At present Skye is pouting in her cage as she really wants to charge about the house and yard. We have to keep her from jumping so as to keep the implant in place. Her heart no longer sounds like a motor running with missing cylinders. She gets rechecked in two weeks and again after one month. If all is in place then she can be spayed and plans go forward to place this adorable girl.

Skye will be given time to be petted when she attends the Seattle Scottish Highland Festival on Sunday July 27. She will be with other Scotties in the Celtic Kennel. She was granted this time as long as she isn't allowed to run. Come on by and see this Scottie with all the attitude of a true terrier.

2pm 7/16/08: Skye is awake after a successful surgery. She will be picked up and brought home for a two week recouperation. She is currently being "overly indulged" by all the residents at the University. She can't help it, she's enchanting.

Skye's surgery update

Skye has been awaiting her surgery but not stuck in a cage. A student at WSU took her home to play with her dogs and family over the weekend. This is the typical life Skye has had at her foster home. She got to be her active puppy self. Skye is going in Tuesday for blood work but is returning to the student's home until Wednesday morning. Skye's surgery is scheduled for 10am. We will keep you posted.

Skye's Stays with WSU Family

Skye has been awaiting her surgery but not stuck in a cage. A student at WSU took her home to play with her dogs and family over the weekend. This is the typical life Skye has had at her foster home. She got to be her active puppy self. Skye is going in Tuesday for blood work but is returning to the student's home until Wednesday morning. Skye's surgery is scheduled for 10am. We will keep you posted.

Skye's Surgery is Postponed!

Baby Skye was taken to Washington State University on July 7th for her heart surgery. Much to our disappointment, two emergency surgeries bumped her out of line for having the surgery this week as scheduled. She will have hers on July 16th. The trip to WSU is very long and hot so with saddened hearts, we left Skye at the hospital. We were guaranteed that she would be well taken care of and would get lots of exercise, which she needs to be in tip top shape for the surgery. It was a hard decision but we knew she would be in safe hands. She was already giving everyone kisses and particularly liked the surgeon. After having her for a week, we are sure that the whole cardiac team will be so enamored with her, that she will get extra care during and after her procedure. So,...........we are back to the waiting game. Please check in with us as we will try to post any news we hear from the doctors at WSU.

The WSSTC- Rescue Committee

Growing Before our Eyes

Little Skye is growing before our eyes and so much fun. She is a social butterfly and loves to take part in all activities.

Her foster daughter and friend thought she would make a good "ToTo", basket and all!!!

From ALL of us at Rescue that Love Skye

Lucky Skye

Dear little Skye is a lucky girl. Her request for funds to enable her to have heart surgery has been fulfilled!!! Skye has an appointment on July 7th for a consultation with the cardiologist. She will stay at Washington State University until her surgery is performed later that week. Her post-op time is 3 to 5 days if all goes well.

Skye is growing nicely and now has reached 10 pounds. She will be a much better candidate for the surgery at her current weight. She still is her spunky and bossy little self, so we are hoping this Scottie attitude helps her through the surgery and recovery.

To all of you that donated so generously to Skye's fund, we can't thank you enough. Our appeal for financial help shows that there are a lot of very compassionate people in this world!! Thank you also for all the well wishes and offers to help care for Skye.

We will keep you posted on her surgery and recovery. With the money in hand that she needs for the surgery, all she needs now is your prayers for a successful procedure and fast recovery. Thanks again for ALL your donations that give Skye a chance at a normal life.

Good Day,

Today Skye turned 3 months old. It was time to put on the leash and head out. She went along with the others and kept up the pace. As we walked along she took in all the new sights and smells.
Our trail takes us past 2 Labs who are in kennels. When they barked at us Skye immediately returned the challenge with her high pitched barks and a few growls for good measure. She let those Labs know that a Scottie was walking past and they should behave. Then one Lab jumped up on the side of its kennel and barked. She hastily retreated behind the boys and barked looking out from under their legs. She is pure Scottie in all her actions.
We went past some gopher holes that had to be sniffed by all. She took her turn and got her nose full of dirt before she sneezed. She walked with her head and tail up the whole way.

Skye weighs 8.2 pounds and is closer to the goal of 10 pounds that will make surgery possible. Thank all of you for help to give Skye a long life.

Submitted by Kaleen McWilliams, foster home for Skye and the larger Scottie on the far right named Gilan

Skye needs your help!

Skye came to us from a lady who had bought two Scotties from a not-so-great breeder in southeast Washington. The lady did not want 2 dogs but bought both seeing the condition they were living under. One dog was pregnant and the lady knew that situation. She did not know that 2 days later she would have 3 puppies. She agreed to sell the pups and give half the money to the breeder when she supplied the AKC papers. There was a third female Scottie, a red Wheaten still at the breeders house.

When she took the pups in for shots the vet said the female had a heart problem that would require an expensive surgery. The pup was acting fine but not as big as her 2 brothers. She contacted the breeder who told her to kill the pup. The lady couldn't. The breeder said to send the pup back and she would. That's when she called us.
I picked up Skye when she was 10 weeks old. Just by holding her you could feel her heart was not working right. An appointment was made at WSU. They told us that she had two problems. One, a PDA, could be fixed. The other could be managed with medication. She could live to be upwards of 10 years. This pup is so full of life so we are going to try. Our bill for the trip including gas was $400.00.

We quickly began fund raising. The PDA surgery could cost up to $2000. She goes for a recheck x-ray next Tuesday. We are getting a reduced rate at our local vet's office. It's the extras that add up.

In the meantime the mother of Skye was spayed yesterday and the other female the lady bought was spayed. Then the third female turned up with Scottie Rescue Northwest. She was bought by another lady who felt pity for the dog's state. "Lady", was too violent once she got her home. That dog is now spayed and she was Skye's grandmother. STRNW will place her with a home soon.

At present 3 Scotties were spayed and Skye is on medication to help reduce the work load on her heart.

Once we get to the amount needed we will stop asking for funds. We will keep an updated blog of her condition. We want to thank you for offering a donation to Skye but you need that money for the next rescue you will be getting. We have had more rescues in the past year and feel the trend will continue. Just knowing you care means a lot to our small rescue group. We will be at a local dog show this weekend asking for donations. We started early and will reach our goal.

We have to wait until Skye reaches an appropriate size for WSU to do the surgery. We have tentatively scheduled the surgery for sometime in July.