Buddy came to us from the Hobart animal shelter, a little abused from the previous owner, with yet a pleasant disposition. Opening our home again to such a wonderful animal, I knew another adventure would begin as we hunted for that forever home.

During that week Buddy came into our lives we were leaving for vacation and quickly had to find a temporary place until our return about one week later  during Presidents weekend.

A dear friend of mine helped us. Her  willingness to share Buddy with her family until our arrival back put a relief to us all.

After a day of unsettled confusion and yet another transfer to another home, Buddy's personality changed. A  loss of appetite and a general sadness overcame him. 

With us in Florida, Bette contacted me not knowing what his problem was tried to search for some answers knowing Buddy's condition was drastically changing. At one point he hadn't eaten in two days, so force feeding was a temporary remedy that pulled him out of danger until Bette was able to drive through a snow storm to get Buddy to the Vet Clinic.  With a 20 minute drive on a normal day, Buddy's emergency attention was two hours later. His life had been saved. Buddy's condition was diagnosed as Addison's Disease.  With the proper monthly dosage his life will continue as a normal dog and will be happy the rest of his life.

 Update May 13, 2008:

Just wanted to give you an update on Buddy's condition.  Once again thank you for your support through Westie Med in providing Buddy assistance on his health condition.

He has been improving very nicely and is just about his normal self.  We are controlling his medication and weight, so the medication does not increase.  I see a full recovery in the next two months.  I have attempted to find a new home for him, but because of his condition and medical costs for the rest of his live, we find it difficult to place him.  He will probably become part of the family.  We have grown to care for him and also working out some of his anger issues from past owners . Poor thing.

I often get very attached to my rescues , so parting with them is difficult  I guess we all share the love for these wonderful dogs.

Thanks again for all you do and hope someday we will meet.

Best Wishes!
Denise - NW Indiana Westie Rescue

Denise Sunkel