All content on this page is the property of the AMHL or individuals who havelicensed the content to the AMHL. ANY COPYING, OR REPRODUCTION OF THE CONTENT INCLUDING BY LINKING, FRAMING, OR SIMILAR MEANS, IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE RESPECTIVE AUTHOR(S).
posted:
Nov 28, 2007
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Jazz had been self mutilating her own legs for quite some time due to her distress and had open wounds all over her body. She could barely get up off the filthy floor or stand for more than a minute at a time. Her grooming needs had been ignored so she also had mange, hair loss, deformed nails and parasites. It took nearly a year to rid her of the self mutilation wounds and because this had gone on so long we do get an occasional abscess as there is scar tissue upon scar tissue on her legs.
She has adjusted extremely well to being a much loved member of Beverly Badke's home and will remain in the permanent foster program for the duration of her life. Jazz was diagnosed diabetic in October 2007 and her insulin alone runs about $300 per month. She has several cancerous mammary tumours that at this juncture are better left alone as she has had those most of her life. Due to her previous living conditions she is a bit unstable on her feet at times and suffers a bit from arthritis. We recently had chest x-rays done to establish if we can spay her in order to try and regulate her diabetes better. Surgery of that nature on an elderly Malamute needs careful consideration. Her chest x-rays show a clear go ahead so we will proceed with a spay in hopes that we can reduce her insulin needs or, it is possible it will reverse the diabetes completely.
Jazz is thankful to be in a loving place where she is now cared for as a senior should be. Thanks to all the wonderful AMHL long term foster supporters for giving her this opportunity.
For information about Jazz you can contact Beverly Badke at at malamutes@telus.net or call 250-337-5804 only between the hours of Noon to 8:00 pm, Pacific Time please.
Update from her caregiver.
Jazzy is doing great although she still has an open wound (this is healthy and looks good but it looks like it will not entirely close on it's own). If by next week it is not much smaller we will give her a local and stitch it up. She is like a new malamute.
Jazzy was well enough thru the holidays to attend all functions with me. Her need for insulin has dramatically lessened and once her surgery site is healed I am going to try to find a couple of those time released feeders (they will release specified amounts up to 3 x a day) to see if we can get her regulated without insulin.
Anyway...as you can see from her pictures she is a pretty happy camper now.
Jazz says a big thank-woo to all who have contributed to her better health.
"23 Feb 08
Jazz has been doing well since her surgery and her insulin requirements have dropped dramatically. She is no longer constantly in danger of high blood sugar levels. She is more active, playing a lot, being loved and enjoying life as a golden oldie."
lease note that this dog has not been evaluated by the AMHL, and that all information pertaining to this dog has been supplied to us by shelter staff. Given that it is impossible to predict with complete accuracy how any dog will react in a given situation, especially without complete knowledge of its life experiences. The AMHL urges the adopter to exercis e caution in introducing the dog to new situations until the dog has become fully adjusted to its new environment, and the adopter has had an opportunity to become familiar with the dog's unique personality. All contractual obligations concerning this dog will be between the shelter and the adopter.
Given that it is impossible to predict with complete accuracy how any dog will react in a given situation, without completeknowledge of its life experiences, the AMHL urges the adopter to exercise caution in introducing the dog tonew situations until the dog has become fully adjusted to its new environment and the adopter has had an opportunity to become familiar with the dog's unique personality.