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10/30/20 Update: Jako #A2133546 has been a long road for this guy. 

He has come such a long way. He is able to play, run , and be a dog. 
I honestly have to say there were days I just knew I was going to lose him.  He is a fighter (AKA Apollo )But this little guy was put on this earth for a reason. He is here waiting for his special Person to come along. He is one very happy pup.  If you didn’t know how sick he was you wouldn’t believe it if you seen him. I can almost say Jako is fat which as you know Mega E and fat do t normally go together but he has gained weight and strength. He’s developing like any other young pup should. He is a massive chewer,, so only black Kong’s survive his jaw pressure. 
One lucky pup

6/20/20 Update: Jako waiting for Dr.Mitch  I’ve gain some weight, I’m eating pretty good I still don’t keep it all down, like I should ... but I sure do like food. I was released to resume doggie life. 
I’ve been running around the yard and having fun. No more leash walks, unless we are working on heeling....I made a couple new doggie friends but I haven’t been allowed to run with them yet. My foster mom is afraid I may get hurt still ,, she’s kind of over protective...  
I have amazed most people, appreantly, I’ve heard them say I should not be alive,,, but I am!!! I am a true fighter and now I’m looking for a chance to be a dog. I love life! I’d love to share with you! I owe all
This to Dr.Mitch who literally saved my life. Thank you Dr. Mitch for being in the right place at the right time. Thank you Sky Nolan and Scott Pepin for giving me my “Freedom Ride” If I spent the weekend at MDAS my outcome sure wouldn’t have been a good one.
❤️❤️I’m just one happy puppy. Full of energy and eager to learn.
 

Update :Jako #A2133546 successful Saturday. 
Ate like a champ, no regurgitation, and is drinking water with no regurgitation.  Finally he’s urinating on our short walks. 
Today Dr. Mitch his surgeon wants to try even smaller meals for this guy.. (you know the surgeons care when they are monitor the cases even after released we have the best, kindest , most caring people involved with our rescues ) so we will change his meals time to every hour. I’m sure there will be NO complaints from Mr. Jako who is always ravenous. 
So far 3 meals for this guy, meds aboard, bathroom break IN THE ☔️ RAIN... successful!!! now warm compresses on incision site. 
He is a champ!

Update: he is on lots of pain meds to keep him comfortable. They are hoping to remove his chest tube today!

Update: Alright guys, here’s the surgery and weekend hospitalization total plus ASH estimate. 

1st bill: $2802.52
2nd bill: $2077.30 - low estimate $2695.10 - high estimate 

So far = 4879.82 - 5497.62

He is on pain meds, on fluids, has chest tubes in to decompress his chest every 30-45 minutes, and being monitored 24/7 until he is in the clear. 

Update: Jako #A2133546 is out of surgery! The surgeon stated it was one of the hardest ones he’s done, especially because of his age. The procedure is normally done in 3-4 month old dogs, and Jako is 8-9 months. In most cases, the esophagus decompresses enough to function normally, however he feels that the large tissue he removed has severely damaged the esophagus to the point where he will be treated as a severe case of mega esophagus - meaning he will only be able to consume 1tbsp of wet soft food at a time. The next 48 hours are extremely critical is his recovery.  His chest tubes are being drained every 30 minutes. We will be picking him up and transferring him to a 24 hour ICU speciality hospital ASH - BluePearl Naples. This is going to be extremely costly but he is worth every penny. Donations will still be needed for his 24 hour around the clock/ICU care. We were hoping to have better news. But let’s keep sweet JAKO in our prayers and thoughts. We will post again soon. Thank you everyone!

Update: Surgery is estimated $2200 plus pre-op and post-op care

Update: Jako  #A2133546  has a persistent right aortic arch  and will need surgery. He also has a very bad case of bacterial aspiration pneumonia, which is common with this issue. The pneumonia will need to be treated first. He essentially has mega esophagus due to the persistent right aortic arch and will need a bailey chair and a special diet. This is just the tip of the iceberg. He will be at the vet through the weekend for close monitoring and heavy antibiotics. We are waiting on estimates

Here with Jako #A2133546 from MDAS. Incredibly skinny and malnourished, having such a hard time breathing. He is in sad shape. Thank you Animalife for seeing us on such short notice! We will keep everyone updated.

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