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Sunday, April 17, 2011

Paws Crossed

 Early this morning, during the weekend, of course, Twinkie became really ill. I will spare you the details, but it's possibly colon-related. She was rushed to our closest emergency room. All the tests the vets have run so far do not show the cause for Twinkie's acute episode. The tests were run at the clinic, but if all goes well and she's okay overnight, tomorrow morning blood and stool samples will be rushed to a lab. Twinkie is on IV fluids, anibiotics, and pain medication. She is comfortable, but we all miss her and wish we could take care of her at home. 

We have selected Code 1 for our little Twink. That means that the hospital shall administer external CPR and medical resuscitation/defibrillation but NOT open chest CPR nor other extreme measures. To put it mildly, it's tough to make calls such as this one.

Paws Crossed





91 comments:

  1. ScooterApril 17, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Oh Twinkie I am sending you my strongest, bestest healing thoughts for a quick recovery. I'll be thinking about you.
    Grr and a Concerned Woof,
    Sarge, COP

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  2. Two Pitties in the CityApril 17, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    We're so sad to hear this. We're thinking of you Twinkie and hoping you'll be home soon!

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  3. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!April 17, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Please add us to the khrossed parts -

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra and Her Mom

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  4. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Hang in there, Twinkie! You've already been thru a lot in your life, so we're sure you can come thru this!

    LOVE & HUGS
    Gina The Min Pin

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  5. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Twinkie, I'm sending you warm, pawsitive brindle thoughts that you will gets all better and be home with your family soon. We all luv you SO much!

    Gentle, hopeful wiggles & wags,
    Mayzie

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  6. OskarApril 17, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Oh my word, my prayers are with all of you right now!

    Nubbin wiggles & hugs,
    Oskar & Pam

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  7. Dot BaxterApril 17, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Mayzie told us you were sick. Sending healing thoughts and prayers that you make a full and quick recovery!
    BayZ and the Barkers and our Mom too!

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  8. The Ladies of Beaglebratz ManorApril 17, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    We were all so surprized tu hear this - we got our pawz crossed an'mom iz sayin'prayerz tu that Twinkle will b ok.
    ~Shiloh an'Shasta~

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  9. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥April 17, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    No, no, no, don't tell us this. We will cross all our paws - she just HAS to be OK. Please update us as you can.

    Hugs and Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara and Mom too

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  10. Nubbin' TailsApril 17, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Oh no! So sorry to hear you are under the weather. Sending you all hugs and prayers!!

    Wags!

    Mr. Nubbin'

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  11. PippenApril 17, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Paws crossed here for our most esteemed friend, Twinkie!

    Sam and Pippen

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  12. ♥I am Holly♥April 17, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    We just heard from Oskar that Twinkie is sick. We will be sending lots of thoughts and prayers from a completely recovery. Lots of love, Holly and mom

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  13. dwApril 17, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I saw Twinkie was ill from Oskar's blog! Oh, I hope your little one will be okay and come home soon!

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  14. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Holy Crap :( Twinkie, my most healing thoughts are with you. Vets, do your thing and do it well!!!

    Paws crossed for you darling Twinkie,
    Roo

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  15. HH and The BoysApril 17, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Sending all of you purrs and good thoughts. It's such a hard time for all of you. Hoping to hear good news from your tomorrow.

    pawhugs, Max

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  16. Two French BulldogsApril 17, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Oh my gosh, we are saying prayers and have all our paws crossed for sweet Twinkie. We happened to mention you guys on our blog today
    Benny & Lily

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  17. Lexi and Jasper the DanesApril 17, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    O Twinkie we hope you get better soon!

    We have only came across your blog today - through Oskar!

    Please get better, you have new friend waiting for you :)

    Licks and lots of slobber to make you feel better,
    Lexi and Jasper the Danes

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  18. Lucy-Fur, as typed by Dr. LizApril 17, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Paws are crossed for the Twinkster! (And I HATE it when they ask you about the resuscitation orders - I could never see making the invasive choice, but I hate being at the point that you have to make it at all. Hugs to you; it always happens early on a weekend morning, huh?)

    -Dr. Liz and family

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  19. houndstoothApril 17, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Paws crossed for Miss Twinkie! We were just reading your book this weekend. I hope you're home and insisting on being waited on paw and paw in no time!

    Bunny

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  20. George The LadApril 17, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Paws crossed for you from across the pond
    George xxx

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  21. LacyApril 17, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    w00fs, we has got our paws crossed and mama is praying for Twinkie..Hope she will b ok very soon..

    b safe and get well,
    the hudson furkids and
    mama...

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  22. kksApril 17, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Paws crossed for Twink!
    xoxo

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  23. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    omd, not Twink!

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  24. pamApril 17, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    We've our paws crossed and mommy will pray and pray. And all the stars will twinkle brightly tonight for Twinkie.

    Bobo, Meja and Pam

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  25. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and MomApril 17, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    This is such a shock. We have all 44 paws at our house crossed and we're sending all the best vibes from Florida. Please hurry up and get back home again to your family, Twinkie!

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  26. Brian's Home BlogApril 17, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    My sisters and I are all sending our best purrs to Twinkie.

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  27. rottroverApril 17, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Twinkie! OMD!! All paws are crossed for your speedy recovery!

    -Gizmo, Bart and Ruby

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  28. KateApril 17, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Awww no! I have my paws and arms and insides crossed for dearest Twinks to be home asap!

    I'll get Ma to cross her fingers and toes as well.

    Keep safe
    Koda

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  29. CupcakeApril 17, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Twinkie, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Love, Cupcake

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  30. The Daily Pip April 17, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    We love you, Twinkie! Sending you all my good vibes and prayers!

    Your pal, Pip

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  31. Bella Roxy & MacduiApril 17, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    We've got our paws crossed for Twinkie.

    XXXOOO Daisy, kendra & Bella

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  32. BarbaraApril 17, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    We are sending our thoughts and prayers for Twinkie for a quick recovery!

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  33. ScooterApril 17, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    OH Twink,
    I am so sorry to hear bout this. I hope that they will find the problem and that the meds will help you. Pawd crossed her fur you and you are in our thoughts and prayers!!

    wags
    Jazzi

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  34. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Oh Miss Twinkie, we're so sorry you aren't feeling well! We're praying for you and your family.

    Luvs,

    Jackie

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  35. Katnip LoungeApril 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Thirteen HUGE purrs for Twinkie!
    We'll turn 'em up nice and loud...

    XX The Lounge Kats

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  36. MariodacatApril 17, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Oh dear. Poor Twinkie. I'm crossing my paws and sending healing purrs. purr purr purr purre purr purr purr I do nope he will be okay.

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  37. MurphyDogApril 17, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    oh Twinkiedog! Mom just now saw this post. Both her & I sure hope you are feeling better by now, and are sending all of our healing energies your way.

    wags, wiggles & get-well-soon slobbers
    Murphydog & Murphydog's Mom

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  38. LorenzaApril 17, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    My paws are crossed and my mom is praying for Twkinkie!
    We hope everything is going to be ok!
    Take care
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  39. Diana ChiewApril 17, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    So sorry to hear this. We are keeping you in our thoughts, Twinkie. Please stay strong, you know we are here praying and crossing our paws for you.

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  40. DexterApril 17, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    TWINKIE! NO! I am sending my powerful vibes. Oh, don't be scared, be strong. Please get better.

    Slobbers,
    Mango

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  41. SukaApril 17, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    hey Twinkie,

    Oskar sent me. I am so sad to read of your illness. Paws crossed that you heal and are able to go home ver soon. You are such a sweetie, and have many pups and kitties and humans rooting for you. You are in our hearts and we are sending you lots of healing thoughts and love!

    Suka and K

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  42. ParsleyApril 17, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    As a mom of 6 dogs, 4 of which are Chihuahuas, I know your heart is hurting for your furbaby.

    Prayers your way.

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  43. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Star light, star bright
    We're wishing hard for Twinkie tonight.
    We hope and pray, with paws crossed tight
    That Twinkie will get better tonight.

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  44. Anakin ManApril 17, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Twinkie-
    You must get better-
    and you will!!

    You have lots of peeps and pups who care!

    We send all our love from Elgin~
    Pugga Momma, Anakin Man, IzZY, Josie and TriXie

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  45. Scout and FreyjaApril 17, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    This is horrible! We are crossing paws and have asked the kitties to do their very best healing purrs.

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  46. JacksDadApril 17, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Thinking of you Twinkie!!

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  47. MaxmomApril 17, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    I'm just popping by to say how sad I am to hear this.
    My thoughts and prayers will be with you at this time - hoping for a miracle.
    Sending lotsaluv, lotsawarmth and good vibes your way. Twinkie is loved by many...hang in there.
    MAXMOM IN SOUTH AFRICA

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  48. Nancy, Chip & PootieApril 18, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    WE LOVE YOU WINK!!! And we're all praying for you to feel better soon. I know M is taking the best care of you and I'm sorry that you had to stay at the vets :( Stay strong little one, God is looking over you and with all the prayers and love from everyone, I know you will start feeling better really soon.

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  49. 3 doxiesApril 18, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    OMG! I just don't even knows what to say...I am just in shock reading dis. Please Twink, get betters. We are all here sending our thoughts to you and to your mom.

    Puddles

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  50. kissa-bullApril 18, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    twinkie all our special pibble healing vibes are on their way we hopes you feel them. we are also lighting a special candle for you right away.we will be anxiously awaiting and update

    the pittie pack

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  51. Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, RyuApril 18, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Hey Twinks, all paws crossed for you over here in France.

    The Poupounette Gang

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  52. Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek RamblingsApril 18, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Pawitive thoughts coming your way.

    XOXO
    Lilly, Piper, Carrleigh, Ruairi and The Sweet Babes

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  53. kokoApril 18, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Oh no! We have our paws crossed for Twinkie and sending tonnes of healing vibes across the oceans your way.

    Licks, hero

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  54. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Hang in there, Twinkie!!
    You're one tough, brave girl!!!
    Our paws are crossed here too!

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  55. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    We have all our paws and fingers cross for a speedy recovery Twink!

    Licks & Puppy Kisses,
    Kylie & Jimmy

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  56. HoundDogMomApril 18, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Twinkie, we are sorry to hear you have the sickies. We are sending you lots of paw power for healing vibes. Oh, we thought we would send you some drool as well, that will make everything better. Get well soon. Sniffs, The HoundDogs

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  57. Road Dog TalesApril 18, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Paws crossed that Twinkie will be a-okay real soon! We are thinking of you and sending well wishes your way!

    The Road Dogs

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  58. RemingtonApril 18, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Twinkie you are in our thoughts and prayers!

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  59. SonicApril 18, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Oh no! I'm so so sooo sorry to hear about this! Poor Twink! You have to get better soon, okay? I'm crossing as many paws as I can, and I'll bark it out to the neighborhood dogs to cross their paws too!

    Please get well!

    Sonic

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  60. Nadine, Chewy and LilibellApril 18, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Oh poor Twink :( We are keeping our paws and fingers crossed and sending healing vibes for a fast recovery and hope that she'll be home real soon.

    Waggles & Chi kisses, Chewy, Lilibell and the Mom

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  61. silvieon4April 18, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Twinkie, please get better, we are all sending you love, healing thoughts, crossed paws.
    Silvieon4 and family

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  62. DukeApril 18, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Our paws are crossed for you, Twink!

    Love ya lots
    Maggie and Mitch

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  63. Amy & the house of catsApril 18, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Oh no Twinkie we are so sorry you are so sick! We are sending over tons and tons of purrs and prayers and hope that you will be ok and that the test can find something they can help quickly and simply! We are crossing all our paws and fingers!!

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  64. CorbinApril 18, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    My paws are crossed for you!
    -Corbin

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  65. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    We're seriously crossin' our paws over here. Huge Wags and vibes goin out to Loki's favorite "Mini Me."

    Get better Twinkles!
    wild dingo, loki and juno

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  66. Cody in TucsonApril 18, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    although i don't know you twinky, me and mumsie reads your blog all the time. I is really sorry to hear is sick in the hospital. Mumsie also had to go the er on saturday and they kept her in -- also something with her colon!! What were you two up to???? Anyway, I hope you are doing well. I am staying w/my Uncle Vic and cuzzin Coco, and 2 kitties -- i'll have them all (and send messages for my kitties, too) to keep paws crossed for you both to get better!!

    XOXOXO
    from Cody in Tucson, AZ

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  67. StellaApril 18, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Its hard to imagine our little dynamo, Twinkums, being down and so sick. Crossed paws and prays for your recovery!

    Your pals,

    Stella, Zkhat and Jo

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  68. Pup FanApril 18, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this! Sending lots of hugs and healing thoughts your way!

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  69. brookeApril 18, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Oh no Twink! We're sending you all our positive get better thoughts!
    Big hugs and giant Dane kisses from Seattle!

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  70. brookeApril 18, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Oh no Twink! We're sending you all our positive get better thoughts!
    Big hugs and giant Dane kisses from Seattle!

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  71. STELLA and RORY from Down UnderApril 18, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Hello Twinkie, sending you healing vibes from Oz. Take care little girl. Love Carol.

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  72. MooseApril 18, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Oh no!!! I just heard. I hope there is some better news soon. That sounds very scary for everyone. big hugs and paws are crossed!

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  73. CliveApril 18, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Twinkie, we are late today catching up on our blogs - we're so very sorry to hear about how ill you are.

    We have paws and fingers crossed here for you and Murray is saying a very special prayer for you too.

    Thinking of you all
    Clive & Co

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  74. Maggie Mae and MaxApril 18, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Twinkie,

    I am sending you puppy prayers!

    Woofs and Licks,
    Maggie Mae

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  75. Kirby, CGCApril 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Sorry to hear that Twinkie is so sick, please know that so many people are praying for you and Twinkie and are thinking about you. I found you off of another blog, Twinkie is a cutie pie!

    Kirby's mom

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  76. Jed and Abby in MerryLandApril 18, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Twinkie, we are also thinking of you and crossing our paws and sending our very strongest healing vibes your way. And we're asking all of mama's Danes who have crossed the Bridge to step up & look out for you from heaven, which makes a LOT of guardian angels for you. Mama sends big hugs to your mom, too; we know how scared your mom is for you. So you get better lickety-split, you hear?

    Jed & Abby

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  77. Lola and also Franklin, tooApril 18, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Oh, Twinkie! We will be crossing paws like crazy for her. We hope and pray that she'll be all well very soon and that she'll stay that way.

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  78. Chicas LibelulasApril 18, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Our thought and prayers are with you Twinkie! Hope you feel better!
    Bechos
    Spongy & Licky

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  79. Chloe and CecilApril 18, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    We heard from Oskar that you are not feewing good!
    We send purrrrrrs and prayers your way!

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  80. AstaApril 18, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Little sweet Fwiend Twinkie
    I am pwaying vewy hawd and cwossing all my paws fow youw wecovewy.
    Smoochie healing kisses
    ASTA

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  81. JoyceApril 18, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Dear Twinkie, I hope you are OK and home with your family as I write this short note. I'm sending you BIG wishes to get well soon. BIG hugs! xo

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  82. HankApril 18, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    We hate to hear that Twinkie is so sick.

    She is on our hearts and minds.

    Hugs -

    Sarah, Hank and Molly

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  83. Golden Woofs! SUGARApril 18, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Woof! Woof! Sending my Golden Thoughts and Crossing my Golden PAWS. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  84. Pepsi the Lazy BumApril 18, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Oh no! I am sending my most pawerful Mal-Vibes to you, Twink! You MUST get better, you just MUST!

    Healing Woofs,
    Pepsi

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  85. Jon TerryApril 19, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Sending prayers of healing for you and know you and your family are in our prayers.

    Love ya,
    Jon Terry

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  86. Linda KApril 19, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Please get well Twinkie! You have the power of the paws behind you!

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  87. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Oh no Twink
    My heeler vibes are being sent immediately. Get better super quick. We are thinking of you.
    norwood

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  88. My Mind's EyeApril 19, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Dear Twinkie and family,
    Mom and I were very sorry to read that you are feeling so poorly.
    We hope and prayer by today there has been a change for the better.
    Hugs Madi and Mom

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  89. Amber-MaeApril 19, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    OH dear, this sounds really serious. Poor little one. I'll pray for her. I hope she's doing good.

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  90. bbes tribeApril 19, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Poor Miss Twinkie. Hope the meds help and you make a quick recovery. Our paws are crossed and we are sending healing thoughts your way and keeping your family in our thoughts as well. Hard times....
    Ernie,Sasha,Chica,Lucas

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  91. PedroApril 19, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    My paws are cross for you Twinkie! I hope you're feeling better and will be home soon.

    Pedro

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