Prayers Requested for "the Fly"

dcs2004 · 08-19-2008, 04:55 PM

Really long and drawn out story, but I'll try to keep it short and simple. I have been working at my vet's office since April, I've been unofficially employed there since birth...but that's another story in itself! And when I took the job, it was with the understanding that not all animals can be saved and I will not be a Florence Nightengale to ill or emaciated animals.

I was doing really well, but allow me to introduce myself...my name is now Florence Nightengale! Animal services was notified this morning of neglected dogs, with several dead somewhere in the city. Upon arrival, the AC Officer found a number of deceased animals in a pile. As the officer was removing the bodies, he found this:

We are calling him "Fly", or as Hayleigh says "the Fly". I won't go into detail as to where the name originated, but let's just say that his tail was being literally eaten away by maggots. He is severely emaciated, dehydrated, and in pitiful health. But, he has a chance. If he can survive until Friday one of our wonderful doctors is going to dock his tail, for obvious reasons...and he will be reevaluated for further treatment.

At this point all we can do is hope and pray, and you should see the list of things that I will be doing for him literally around the clock. So, you all pray and I will medicate, and feed, and warm rice bags...

I really hope he pulls through! I found out very recently that my Daddy, who was diagnosed with ColoRectal Cancer in February, is not going to be with us alot longer. I have taken Fly on as my project to help me through this time, and I am convinced that I need him as much as he needs me right now.

jtfer1968 · 08-19-2008, 04:59 PM

Sending prayers for fly to pull through!

horsey-gal · 08-19-2008, 05:06 PM

How awful! Sending prayers for you and "the fly" to pull through this. He sounds like a fighter after surviving all he's been through so far.

Jean Genie · 08-19-2008, 05:08 PM

Prayers and best wishes for "the Fly" in his recovery journey. Bless you for volunteering to care for him, poor boy. More prayers for you and your Dad and the strength to cope in his battle too. God bless.

Carri · 08-19-2008, 05:25 PM

I am sending up lots of prayers for Fly- Poor little guy!

Prayers for your dad, too...

tuffsmom · 08-19-2008, 05:31 PM

I'm sending prayers for the little guy. I'm also sending prayers to you and your dad. (((HUGS)))

Charlies'_Angel · 08-19-2008, 06:06 PM

Sending prayers your way for your Dad and "Fly" he looks to be as cute as a button

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Karen Cole · 08-19-2008, 06:27 PM

I really hope Fly gets better for you! He does need you the poor little thing and think your right you need him just as bad.

All our prayers
Karen

BarnBum · 08-19-2008, 06:34 PM

"Fly" is adorable and I will pray for both him and your dad. Right now it looks like "Fly" needs you as much as you need him.

Saelym · 08-19-2008, 06:57 PM

Poor little thing.. sending lots of prayers your way! Bless you for trying to save him.

blueberry · 08-19-2008, 07:02 PM

Come on little Fly-Boy. Give dcs a boost of good news!!!!

scrapchick · 08-19-2008, 07:09 PM

Poor baby Fly. He looks like just a pup. Bless your heart for saving him. My Whiskey dog was shoveled up by the street dept when they realized he was still, but barely, breathing, so I can totally relate.
Hugs to you, prayers for dad, kisses for Fly.
Please keep us posted!

XtendedTrot · 08-19-2008, 07:17 PM

Sending my prayers for the little guy!

HorseMomToSage · 08-19-2008, 08:46 PM

Sending you prayers for your dad and for little fly as well. Bless you for being his angel-I hope that you can help each other.

dcs2004 · 08-19-2008, 10:52 PM

Fly Update:

Thank you for your prayers and support, both for Fly and for Daddy. Fly has been gaining strength and energy with each small meal. He is perky, attentive, but still very tired. I just gave him sub-q fluids for the night and he will have another meal in 2 hours. He has even begun urinating after almost every meal, and had a poop!

All good signs! He is not out of the woods yet, but is giving it a great effort. He will be hanging out with my buddies at work tomorrow while I am at the hospital visiting Daddy, and perhaps having another slumber party here tomorrow night. I will let you know what happens as the night unfolds, another update tomorrow!

azhorselover · 08-19-2008, 11:03 PM

Thank you for being one of the people that step up to the plate!! I have rescued many animals and hate it when people tell me why bother they arent worth saving

I always take the most pitiful because they are the ones that need us the most. Yes sometimes they drain the bank account and cause sleepless nights, lots of disenfecting around the house.....ect....but you do your best and that is what matters.
I believe there is a reason for everything and this little guy is here for you!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I will be sending good thoughts to you and your family.

roberts617 · 08-19-2008, 11:10 PM

Fly has definitely got my prayers! What an adorable face. I'm so glad the little fella has a chance.

sundancer maiden · 08-20-2008, 12:12 AM

Prayers for Fly, your Dad and you!
Poor, sweet little baby! What are you figuring for an age?

Freedomnchrist · 08-20-2008, 12:25 AM

When I first read this story of "Fly" I went from seeing him named after a insect...to being named after the Angel that was flying around him to somehow get him help in time.

Maybe you are that angel.

Luvridn · 08-20-2008, 02:15 AM

Fly has an incredibly sweet looking face, and I am glad to hear he is doing better. Prayers that he continues to recover, and prayers for you also in your troubled time. Thank you for taking care of him.

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08-19-2008, 04:55 PM
dcs2004 Weanling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Alabama Posts: 387	Prayers Requested for "the Fly" Really long and drawn out story, but I'll try to keep it short and simple. I have been working at my vet's office since April, I've been unofficially employed there since birth...but that's another story in itself! And when I took the job, it was with the understanding that not all animals can be saved and I will not be a Florence Nightengale to ill or emaciated animals. I was doing really well, but allow me to introduce myself...my name is now Florence Nightengale! Animal services was notified this morning of neglected dogs, with several dead somewhere in the city. Upon arrival, the AC Officer found a number of deceased animals in a pile. As the officer was removing the bodies, he found this: We are calling him "Fly", or as Hayleigh says "the Fly". I won't go into detail as to where the name originated, but let's just say that his tail was being literally eaten away by maggots. He is severely emaciated, dehydrated, and in pitiful health. But, he has a chance. If he can survive until Friday one of our wonderful doctors is going to dock his tail, for obvious reasons...and he will be reevaluated for further treatment. At this point all we can do is hope and pray, and you should see the list of things that I will be doing for him literally around the clock. So, you all pray and I will medicate, and feed, and warm rice bags... I really hope he pulls through! I found out very recently that my Daddy, who was diagnosed with ColoRectal Cancer in February, is not going to be with us alot longer. I have taken Fly on as my project to help me through this time, and I am convinced that I need him as much as he needs me right now. __________________ "Riding is not a sport, it is a passion. If you do not share the passion, you do not know the sport." www.freewebs.com/leftfieldfarm Last edited by dcs2004 : 08-19-2008 at 05:08 PM.

08-19-2008, 04:59 PM
jtfer1968 Long Yearling Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,000	Sending prayers for fly to pull through! __________________

08-19-2008, 05:06 PM
horsey-gal Coming two Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Valley, N.S Posts: 1,650	How awful! Sending prayers for you and "the fly" to pull through this. He sounds like a fighter after surviving all he's been through so far. __________________ " If God made anything more beautiful, he kept it for himself. "

08-19-2008, 05:08 PM
Jean Genie Started Join Date: May 2006 Location: NW Illinois Posts: 2,008	Prayers and best wishes for "the Fly" in his recovery journey. Bless you for volunteering to care for him, poor boy. More prayers for you and your Dad and the strength to cope in his battle too. God bless. __________________ Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some sort of battle.

08-19-2008, 05:25 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	I am sending up lots of prayers for Fly- Poor little guy! Prayers for your dad, too... __________________

08-19-2008, 05:31 PM
tuffsmom Seasoned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 4,069	I'm sending prayers for the little guy. I'm also sending prayers to you and your dad. (((HUGS))) __________________

08-19-2008, 06:06 PM
Charlies'_Angel Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 240	Sending prayers your way for your Dad and "Fly" he looks to be as cute as a button . __________________ http://www.freewebs.com/allseddonequine/

08-19-2008, 06:27 PM
Karen Cole Long Yearling Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,421	I really hope Fly gets better for you! He does need you the poor little thing and think your right you need him just as bad. All our prayers Karen

08-19-2008, 06:34 PM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,609	"Fly" is adorable and I will pray for both him and your dad. Right now it looks like "Fly" needs you as much as you need him. __________________ Murphys Horse Law - A horse's misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching !!

08-19-2008, 06:57 PM
Saelym Started Join Date: May 2007 Location: Courtenay, B.C. Posts: 2,206	Poor little thing.. sending lots of prayers your way! Bless you for trying to save him. __________________ Forever in my heart. Miss Achievement-- May 10th, 1993 - November 7th, 2008.

08-19-2008, 07:02 PM
blueberry Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: great lakes area Posts: 763	Come on little Fly-Boy. Give dcs a boost of good news!!!! __________________ Proud horse mom to: Genie the beauty queenie (3yo QH) Tess the best (5yo QH) "To err is human, to forgive is equine"

08-19-2008, 07:17 PM
XtendedTrot Halter broke Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 103	Prayers For You And The Fly!!! He's Sooo Cute:) Sending my prayers for the little guy! Last edited by taelesean : 08-19-2008 at 11:16 PM. Reason: Remove uneccesary quote

08-19-2008, 07:09 PM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,828	Poor baby Fly. He looks like just a pup. Bless your heart for saving him. My Whiskey dog was shoveled up by the street dept when they realized he was still, but barely, breathing, so I can totally relate. Hugs to you, prayers for dad, kisses for Fly. Please keep us posted! __________________ Better living through chemistry.

08-19-2008, 08:46 PM
HorseMomToSage Coming two Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: A Whole Other Country-TX Of Course Posts: 1,501	Sending you prayers for your dad and for little fly as well. Bless you for being his angel-I hope that you can help each other. __________________ Just when the caterpillar thought it was the end of the world, it became a butterfly

08-19-2008, 10:52 PM
dcs2004 Weanling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Alabama Posts: 387	Fly Update: Thank you for your prayers and support, both for Fly and for Daddy. Fly has been gaining strength and energy with each small meal. He is perky, attentive, but still very tired. I just gave him sub-q fluids for the night and he will have another meal in 2 hours. He has even begun urinating after almost every meal, and had a poop! All good signs! He is not out of the woods yet, but is giving it a great effort. He will be hanging out with my buddies at work tomorrow while I am at the hospital visiting Daddy, and perhaps having another slumber party here tomorrow night. I will let you know what happens as the night unfolds, another update tomorrow! __________________ "Riding is not a sport, it is a passion. If you do not share the passion, you do not know the sport." www.freewebs.com/leftfieldfarm

08-19-2008, 11:03 PM
azhorselover Weanling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: prescott valley arizona Posts: 281	Thank you for being one of the people that step up to the plate!! I have rescued many animals and hate it when people tell me why bother they arent worth saving I always take the most pitiful because they are the ones that need us the most. Yes sometimes they drain the bank account and cause sleepless nights, lots of disenfecting around the house.....ect....but you do your best and that is what matters. I believe there is a reason for everything and this little guy is here for you! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will be sending good thoughts to you and your family.

08-19-2008, 11:10 PM
roberts617 Seasoned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 4,868	Fly has definitely got my prayers! What an adorable face. I'm so glad the little fella has a chance. __________________ Never be too quick to criticize yourself. It's not fair to all the people who are dying to do it for you!!

08-20-2008, 12:12 AM
sundancer maiden Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Udall, KS Posts: 1,159	Prayers for Fly, your Dad and you! Poor, sweet little baby! What are you figuring for an age? __________________ You don't have to be crazy to be my friend, but it helps!!!

08-20-2008, 12:25 AM
Freedomnchrist Greenbroke Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,312	When I first read this story of "Fly" I went from seeing him named after a insect...to being named after the Angel that was flying around him to somehow get him help in time. Maybe you are that angel.

08-20-2008, 02:15 AM
Luvridn Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 1,071	Fly has an incredibly sweet looking face, and I am glad to hear he is doing better. Prayers that he continues to recover, and prayers for you also in your troubled time. Thank you for taking care of him. __________________ If your horse wants to bolt, there is probably a nut loose in the saddle! PP