Diagnosis:  Diabetes with pancreatitis (possible Cushings)
Total amount needed per month to sponsor: $77
Currently sponsored for:  $77         
Amount still needed:  sponsored in full       
Spayed or neutered: No
Case worker:  Renee
Date posted:  March 13, 2006

Zoom Manly is my baby. For a small poodle, she is not an old dog, 6.5 years, and until this recent development, with diabetes has been a healthy and happy dog.  Let's just say the name Zoom has been a perfect fit! She's always been active, at times hyperactive, and up for an adventure. She accompanies me just about anywhere when I go and particularly enjoys socializing with fellow seniors, neighbors and friends, and visiting nursing homes as well. She loves the attention and always somehow gravitated to a senior resident who had been a dog owner, Knowing that extra hugs and kisses and tail wags would brighten this person's day. When stabilized I'm now hoping to have her declared as a certified therapy dog so that she can continue doing this on an official bas is and perhaps bring ";an extra sense of contentment" to a person dealing with diabetes, bringing some needed light and hope into their world dealing with this disease.   When I got Zoom, I wasn't sure what to name her. I wanted a few days to watch and get to know her personality.  "Kisses" was one as she was just so affectionate, and as days went by and I learned- I had to put her toys on curfew at night- otherwise she'd play all night and never sleep! As I was sitting in one room reading one day, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a flash of platinum fur go by:- Zoom at just about 2 pounds, learned if she got a running start and jumped on her doggy pillow, she could "surf" through the dining area into the kitchen, ears flailing and joy overflowing in her heart. & "ZOOMDOG" was born! The name has been a perfect match for her ever since. I am a senior citizen, disabled with no family and social security at $717 a month, as my only source of income. I am truly grateful for whatever I do have, but now the additional expense of Zoom's care is a cost I don't know how I will manage. It is becoming more expensive than originally thought, and additional office visits have been added to the original estimate. Until she is stabilized on her insulin, I would assume this is the way it will be for now- unpredictable. This is all new to me, so I am doing whatever the vet has ordered and will comply with whatever requirements IMOM has as well. If you find it in your hearts to help Zoom, I know she sends special doggy hugs, kisses, and tail wags. Whatever you can do to keep my baby "zooming" around, continuing to bring light, love and laughter into my life as well as others. We bless and thank you for anything you can do!
Love, Susan and Zoom Manly

Comments:

Applicant has been very responsive and is excited and thankful to be getting help from IMOM.  Susan has been using public computers (library) or a friend's but has still been prompt in responding to the committee.  Vet has been very helpful, sent estimates and updates and is agreeable to working with IMOM.

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