Stout's Parvovirus Treatment Fund
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Hi Everyone,
Karissa and I adopted a new puppy this past Saturday (August 22) named Stout. He is half black lab, half golden retriever and the sweetest puppy we've ever known. He is cute, super snuggly, playful and a dog we want to see grow up to be nice and strong. We could not have asked for a better puppy; he is everything we could have possibly asked for and then some!
Unfortunately, we received some heart-breaking news today (August 24), less than 48 hours after adopting. We got a call that one of Stout's siblings from the litter we adopted him from had been diagnosed with Parvovirus and that we should take Stout to a vet immediately to see if he too was infected. While we hoped and prayed that this wasn't the case, after a long wait at an emergency vet clinic, we received the painful news that Stout is also infected with Parvovirus.
Parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that dogs are usually protected from after they receive their vaccinations at 8 weeks of age. Unfortunately, Stout is only 7 weeks old and has not received those vaccinations yet so he was very vulnerable to the virus and picked it up from his sibling. The infection is fatal in over 91% of untreated cases. However, there is hope for Stout.
There is no real cure for Parvovirus however, if the virus is found in its early stages, which it was with Stout, there is a high success rate of curing it through extensive hydration and 3-5 days of overnight vet stays. Basically, the virus removes the puppy's body's ability to take in nutrients and they eventually die from dehydration. But if they are kept in the care of a vet and given their vital nutrients through IV, then then the puppy's immune system is usually able to build itself up to be strong enough to fight off the virus. The treatment is not too terribly elaborate and is low risk but it unfortunately comes at a very steep price.
Multiple people at the emergency vet clinic told us that Parvovirus can be very deadly and that we should just say goodbye to Stout and spend our money on a new puppy. However, to Karissa and I, our pets are family and if there's hope for survival for our little puppy, we will go to the end of the world to fight for him.
This past April was a month of heartache for us as we had to put down our 12 year old black lab Teek because she had a tumor on her spleen. While there were treatment options, they were extremely expensive, had a low success rate and even if they had worked, would have only extended her life 4-6 months.
Now just four months later we have Stout who also has a deadly condition. Once again, there are treatment options, however this time they are not as expensive, they have a much higher success rate and if successful, he will be able to live a completely normal and healthy life. To us, it's a no-brainer; we are going to fight for Stout and try to save his life.
We have some funds saved up that we are prepared to spend on Stout's treatment. However, our funds will not cover the cost of all of the expenses. If you are an animal lover or feel inclined and are able to give, every single dollar will help us as we help Stout fight this awful virus. And even if you can't give, please share our story with your friends on social media, so that other animal lovers in the world who are able to help can see this story as well. Every single dollar and sharing of this story is hugely helpful to us and even the smallest level of support means the world to us.
Lastly, should we exceed our fundraising goals to save Stout, we are going to donate every single extra dollar to the breeders who gave us Stout. To make a long story short, they have about 15 more puppies the same age as Stout who were all exposed to the virus. Some are already showing symptoms. Needless to say, they will be facing some very difficult times ahead as they fight to save all of their puppies and will need as much support as they can possibly get.
Thank you so much.
Jeff and Karissa Chambers
Karissa and I adopted a new puppy this past Saturday (August 22) named Stout. He is half black lab, half golden retriever and the sweetest puppy we've ever known. He is cute, super snuggly, playful and a dog we want to see grow up to be nice and strong. We could not have asked for a better puppy; he is everything we could have possibly asked for and then some!
Unfortunately, we received some heart-breaking news today (August 24), less than 48 hours after adopting. We got a call that one of Stout's siblings from the litter we adopted him from had been diagnosed with Parvovirus and that we should take Stout to a vet immediately to see if he too was infected. While we hoped and prayed that this wasn't the case, after a long wait at an emergency vet clinic, we received the painful news that Stout is also infected with Parvovirus.
Parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that dogs are usually protected from after they receive their vaccinations at 8 weeks of age. Unfortunately, Stout is only 7 weeks old and has not received those vaccinations yet so he was very vulnerable to the virus and picked it up from his sibling. The infection is fatal in over 91% of untreated cases. However, there is hope for Stout.
There is no real cure for Parvovirus however, if the virus is found in its early stages, which it was with Stout, there is a high success rate of curing it through extensive hydration and 3-5 days of overnight vet stays. Basically, the virus removes the puppy's body's ability to take in nutrients and they eventually die from dehydration. But if they are kept in the care of a vet and given their vital nutrients through IV, then then the puppy's immune system is usually able to build itself up to be strong enough to fight off the virus. The treatment is not too terribly elaborate and is low risk but it unfortunately comes at a very steep price.
Multiple people at the emergency vet clinic told us that Parvovirus can be very deadly and that we should just say goodbye to Stout and spend our money on a new puppy. However, to Karissa and I, our pets are family and if there's hope for survival for our little puppy, we will go to the end of the world to fight for him.
This past April was a month of heartache for us as we had to put down our 12 year old black lab Teek because she had a tumor on her spleen. While there were treatment options, they were extremely expensive, had a low success rate and even if they had worked, would have only extended her life 4-6 months.
Now just four months later we have Stout who also has a deadly condition. Once again, there are treatment options, however this time they are not as expensive, they have a much higher success rate and if successful, he will be able to live a completely normal and healthy life. To us, it's a no-brainer; we are going to fight for Stout and try to save his life.
We have some funds saved up that we are prepared to spend on Stout's treatment. However, our funds will not cover the cost of all of the expenses. If you are an animal lover or feel inclined and are able to give, every single dollar will help us as we help Stout fight this awful virus. And even if you can't give, please share our story with your friends on social media, so that other animal lovers in the world who are able to help can see this story as well. Every single dollar and sharing of this story is hugely helpful to us and even the smallest level of support means the world to us.
Lastly, should we exceed our fundraising goals to save Stout, we are going to donate every single extra dollar to the breeders who gave us Stout. To make a long story short, they have about 15 more puppies the same age as Stout who were all exposed to the virus. Some are already showing symptoms. Needless to say, they will be facing some very difficult times ahead as they fight to save all of their puppies and will need as much support as they can possibly get.
Thank you so much.
Jeff and Karissa Chambers
Organizer
Jeff Chambers
Organizer
Puyallup, WA