Jerry - where do we go from here?

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

Jerry's dental issues are becoming so severe that I may need to make a very sad and difficult decision in the near future. His teeth are now growing straight from the gum into his cheek causing ulceration.

The ethos of the sanctuary is 'to extend good quality life, but never to prolong death', and right now I am questioning whether I am doing exactly what I said I would never do.

Since Wednesday I have been using Neem toothpaste in Jerry's mouth, as I have read reports of it healing mouth ulceration, and I want to try every possibility. I think this may be helping, and Jerry is taking syringe food fairly well. However, both Simon and I question how this can heal the ulceration when it is constantly being rubbed by teeth. The only hope is that if Jerry feels more comfortable he might feel more inclined to eat for himself, which in turn just might help the dental situation.

I am going to discuss with Simon the possibility of filing Jerry's teeth every five days, rather than weekly, for a few weeks to see if that helps in conjunction with the Neem. However, unless there is significant improvement in the ulceration, if will be time to help Jerry over the Rainbow Bridge. It will break my heart to do this, but I have to do what is right for Jerry.

Funds need to be raised to enable Jerry to receive additional treatments, and any help would be very much appreciated.

 

[Claire W]

Aww Debbie. You are doing everything you can for Jerry and I guess only you can decide when the time is right to let him go. I am sure he will let you know when he is ready.
I hope that his next round of treatment goes well but whatever you decide, we are all behind you. I shall donate a little something soon xx

 

[TAN]

Are you having any christmas bazzar / fayre type thingies for fundraising over christmas at all Debbie?

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

Are you having any christmas bazzar / fayre type thingies for fundraising over christmas at all Debbie?

No, but have got quite a few nice things that people have made, e.g. cozies, cuddle cups, Snugglesafe covers, lavendar filled Christmas trees, Christmas bags etc that I was going to see if I can sell in the vets. I haven't really been as organised as I would have liked to be, as still recovering from the car accident I had about five weeks ago. I am planning a Sanctuary Open Day for spring time,

 

[LisaAli]

Debbie, can you please post your vets, ( Simon ) address and we will donate something directly to your vet account..

 

[TAN]

All my limited funds have gone on secret santa,but I do have some nice things from our shop that i can send you that you should be able to raise some money from (animal related 0 .I will sort it out on monday for you.

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

All my limited funds have gone on secret santa,but I do have some nice things from our shop that i can send you that you should be able to raise some money from (animal related 0 .I will sort it out on monday for you.

That would be fantastic, thank you so much x

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

Debbie, can you please post your vets, ( Simon ) address and we will donate something directly to your vet account..

The vets are unable to take donations to mine, or any other charity accounts, anymore. I have been taking payments by paypal and then transferring them straight to the vet account. [email protected]

 

[suem]

Hi Debbie, does this mean I cant just pop in and pay some off your account?

 

[Deb H]

aw I'm sorry. It is never an easy decision, I am sure you and Jerry will know when the time is right.

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

Hi Debbie, does this mean I cant just pop in and pay some off your account?

I don't think so. Initially some of the staff interpreted it differently and thought it was only phone donations they couldn't take, but now it seems to be donations paid in any way. Apparently it's something to do with traceability and ensuring money ends up on the correct account.

 

[Pebble]

I was at Simon's last week and confirm that I was told that regrettably they cannot take donations direct into Debbies vet account anymore - by any means (ie paypal/phone/direct transfer/in person)

Any donations need to go to Debbie's paypal address please.

Sorry you are approaching this difficult decision Debbie - it's never easy - but I know you will do the right thing for Jerry.

Hugs
x

 

[pompypigs]

Oh Debbie, I'm so sorry that Jerry is not doing too well - hugs to you, I know it's a difficult time at the moment xx

 

[suem]

I was at Simon's last week and confirm that I was told that regrettably they cannot take donations direct into Debbies vet account anymore - by any means (ie paypal/phone/direct transfer/in person)

Any donations need to go to Debbie's paypal address please.

That is annoying I find it easier just to nip in Simons...never mind hope Jerry is a little easier tonight...

 

[doglovinpiggylover]

I'm so sorry about Jerry, i will send a little donation, hope it helps. You will know the right thing to do at the right time, thinking of you x

 

[Lilly]

So sorry to hear that Jerry's dental problems are getting worse. It is the sort of thing I worry about with my dental boy Peanut Butter. I appreciate that it can be kinder to end their suffering. But you have given him a longer life than he would otherwise have had. Will be sending a small donation and hope the new plan works, but if not you know you have done everything possible for Jerry.

 

[TAN]

debbie will be sending your parcel out on Monday at the same time as my secret santa one - found a fiver on the floor in Iceland this morning so will paypal it over to you now.