In The Loving Memory of Harley

2012-10-10

Harley was put to rest this morning at around 9:30am. Given the other options that were available, putting him to sleep was the best thing for him at this point. Anything else would have been selfish and not for his best.

Thank you all for your donations and spreading the word via social networking. And thank you Harley for being the greatest dog anyone could ever ask for. I'll always remember the smiles you brought to our faces. It's a shame that your life had to end way before it was due. I'll miss you buddy.

2012-10-08

Unfortunatelly, after over $5000 in surgeries, Harley isn't going to make it... As a final attempt to save his life, he was placed on a special diet involving four different medications to induce diarahea and then working backwards to regulate the stole. Harley either leaked feces or was unable to go at all.

At this point, all of our options have been exhausted and we all feel that Harley has been through enough. Harley will be scheduled to be put to sleep within 48 hours of this writting. My final update will follow...

2012-09-19

Harley had his third surgery today in Albany. It was discovered that his hernia repairs have remained intact. However, the muscles in his anus have been weakened due to his previous condition. I'm not sure of the medical terms, but basically the doctor wrapped something around the muscle in the anus, kind of like a brace, to strengthen the muscle. I guess there's another weak point in his intestines as well, but due to the risk of infecton, both repairs can't be done at once... Hopefully this doesn't mean that yet another surgery will be needed.

Thanks to all who have donated so far to Harley's expenses. Please help pass on Harley's story via social networking by sharing this web site on Facebook and Twitter. You may use the links under the video to the right to do so. Thanks to everyone for your help.

2012-09-12

Harley had to go back to Albany today to see Dr. Second for a colon cleaning. Good news is that his doctor now has all the materials he needs to perform what we're hoping to be his final surgery. It should be scheduled soon.