Vladamir

Vladamir’s story is a shining example of what a new lease on life can do for an abandoned senior dog. Thank you to mom Leigh for giving Vladimir a chance to know love and happiness.

Life Of Vladamir

“Vladamir is one of those really fortunate dogs to have come right up to death’s door and return with an olympic tenacity for life. He was unable to move and seemed to have given up as he lay there in the LA Devore Shelter all alone. PetConnect.US saw this beautiful boy so depressed and sick, and made great efforts to get him out so he could live his remaining days in peace and comfort. Who was waiting to help this boy on the other side? Muttville! And, his saint of a mother to be, Leigh Leamons.

Vladamir had severe spinal degenerative disc disease. Did this prevent him from crossing the room for some love, or down the stairs for a spin around the block? Oh no! Leigh faithfully took this boy to acupuncture each

week to tend to his needs and make sure he was as comfortable as he could be. Dr. Kris Kruse of Animal Scan treated him with acupuncture and herbs. It really made a difference. His walking and mobility improved. He knew it and felt it. He knew his appointment days. He would head for the front door in anticipation because he knew that he was going to feel better and he would see Diana Martin who would so lovingly hold him and entertain him during his treatments. However, the cold winter seemed to take its toll. The good periods that Vladamir enjoyed seemed to get shorter. Dr. Kruse consulted with Dr. Carrie Jurney of AIMSS who had seen Vladamir initially. It was decided to repair the worst disc in hope to restore his quality of life that he enjoyed a few months earlier. He did well with the surgery but contracted pneumonia a few days later. He bounced back from that surprisingly quickly. When Vladamir left AIMSS to come home he left with lots of hugs and kisses from staff and Dr. Jurney. Unfortunately, his time was limited. So many people went to great lengths to do what was needed for him. You just couldn’t avoid loving him, his great spirit and beautiful sweet face. Vladamir lived the best possible last year of his life any dog could hope for with Gladys, (another wonderful senior from Muttville) and their incredibly devoted mother Leigh.

May you, Leigh, receive all the love and care you gave to Vlad in return during this time of seeing him over the rainbow bridge.

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