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Thank you all for your donations and continued support! Miracle is doing well and went home today ... she's on complete bed (or, should I say "crate") rest but I have a feeling as she begins to feel better and ga")
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Meet Miracle, the puppy that Kara Smart has rescued who is now in dire need of surgery before there is permanent damage to the esophagus.
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The term vascular ring anomaly describes several disorders that occur because of abnormal development of the blood vessels that arise from the aortic arch in the fetus. The most common abnormality is a persistent right aortic arch which develops instead of the left aortic arch that would normally become the permanent aorta, the main blood vessel leading from the heart.
These anomalies are relatively common in dogs. They do not cause cardiovascular problems; however the abnormal blood vessel forms a ring which entraps the esophagus and sometimes the trachea, causing regurgitation, unthriftiness, and often aspiration pneumonia.
These anomalies can be corrected surgically. It is important to do so before there is permanent damage to the esophagus.
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Thank you all for your donations and continued support! Miracle is doing well and went home today ... she's on complete bed (or, should I say "crate") rest but I have a feeling as she begins to feel better and ga")
Miracle for baby blue Donors.
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Tamara Dunn & All her four legged kids :D gave $300.00March 25th, 2011
"Dear Kara & Miracle, You are BOTH an inspiration to us all. Miracle, for your strength and will to live..... Kara, for being the most amazing Mom EVER!! I am truly honored to have you both in my life !! Big hugs and kisses! XOXO"
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Anonymous gave $200.00March 25th, 2011
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Mona Reidy and all her 4 legged rescues gave $150.00March 25th, 2011
"To a good and loving safe life Miracle. Many prayers your way Kara and Miracle."
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Carolyn gave $100.00March 16th, 2011
"good luck baby blue we are praying for you stay strong sweetheart"
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Anonymous gave $100.00April 14th, 2011
"Best wishes for a successful surgery, speedy recovery, and a full and happy life!"
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Candice Blackann gave $10.00April 14th, 2011
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Stephanie Valletti gave hiddenApril 7th, 2011
"I'll be praying for you, little Miracle. You are a beautiful little girl!"
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Kathy C gave $25.00April 6th, 2011
"Kara, keep up the good work with Miracle - she is such a sweetie. It was a pleasure to meet both of you."
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Thank you all for your donations and continued support! Miracle is doing well and went home today ... she's on complete bed (or, should I say "crate") rest but I have a feeling as she begins to feel better and ga")
Hugs for Miracle for baby blue.