Alayne and I are just blown away by the outpouring of support for Callie. Oh my goodness! As of this afternoon, between donations that have come in online and from checks we've received in the mail already this week, and from commitments we know about for gifts coming next week -- we now have enough funds to pay for all of Callie's radiation treatment at WSU!
That is amazing. It is hard to express just how incredibly grateful we are for all of these generous gifts for our little blind girl. We are so touched. Thank you!!!
Callie is now scheduled for her initial consultation at WSU on Monday, April 13th, with her first radiation the following day. The delay is because the oncologist who does the radiation treatment is out of the country until then, and there is no one else at WSU who can do it besides this one person. But our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Dave Bostwick, believes there is no harm in waiting until then since we are currently treating her with the phenobarbital and prednisone.
On behalf of Callie, thank you so much!
Nothing more can be said except that you and the RDR animals are deeply loved (by many).
You have a lot of support Miss Callie! Good luck with your treatments!
Posted by: Boundforglory | March 30, 2009 at 09:42 AM
You go Miss Callie! We all look forward to many more years of your adventures.
Posted by: Marla | March 28, 2009 at 07:02 PM
I think I can honestly speak on behalf of us all that we are honored to be included on your journey with Alayne in helping these animals whom otherwise would have had a different ending to their stories. GO CALLIE!!!
Posted by: Carolyn Kupferschmid | March 27, 2009 at 09:49 PM
Great news about the donations! I've always enjoyed the cute little stories about sweet Callie, especially the "playing possum yet tail wagging" video you have on You Tube. I wish her a speedy recovery!
Posted by: Penny | March 27, 2009 at 07:56 PM
Please keep us updated while she is at WSU. I can't go too long without a Miss Callie fix to keep me smiling. I am so happy that the Callie news will keep coming for many more years.
Hope you guys don't get too hammered with the snow storm expected in the next 48 hours.
Posted by: Marla | March 27, 2009 at 05:19 PM
We are all glad we could help out! What are dog friends for anyway? Have a great week end!
Debbie B
Posted by: Debbie B. | March 27, 2009 at 03:34 PM
I am so happy for you both & my heart is swelling from the generous spirit of all your followers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of you that have been able to donate. Steve & Alayne I am thrilled for you & this just shows how much people love you & respect you for all the hard work & loving care you give to all these amazing, beautiful animals. I agree, please post a picture before Callie leaves. Callie, Erin & I love you & can't wait for all this to be over so you can get back to work grooming your clients. You all are in my continued prayers.
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | March 27, 2009 at 01:03 PM
You're quite welcome. And, thank you for providing me an opportunity to feel the honor of being a tiny part of such a wonderful place that is Rolling Dog Ranch.
Good luck Callie girl !!!
Posted by: Lynn | March 27, 2009 at 12:33 PM
This is so wonderful!! I have big 'ol tears in my eyes reading about the outpouring of love for little Callie. She is really such a sweetheart.
Her picture and a note about her is going out in Frankie's April Newsletter which is going out April 1st. We hope we can help Rolling Dog Ranch with even more funds!!
Our prayers and thoughts continue to be with your "Miss Plumpette."
~Barbara & Frankie
www.frankiethewalknrolldog.blogspot.com
Posted by: Barbara Techel | March 27, 2009 at 11:15 AM
So glad to hear. Please try to Psot another photo before she
leaves.
Posted by: gayle | March 27, 2009 at 08:39 AM
That is amazing and wonderful! I know all of us are honored to be able to be a part of helping you guys with expenses. Thanks to you and Alayne for your faithfulness & commitment to all the precious animals, and we will be praying for a great outcome for Callie!
Posted by: Leila from Washington | March 27, 2009 at 01:41 AM