Fast forward to last night, our amazing foster met him at the ER last night and we honestly didn’t know what today would bring. Charlie was minimally responsive, and the next recommended step was an expensive MRI or make a tough decision. While he showed some interest in food, he couldn’t quite make all the pieces work to actually eat.

We decided to try medications to help with vertigo, pain, and nausea, then send him home with the most loving foster family to see what the next 24 hours would bring. (see video)

This morning, Charlie ate some turkey meatballs and drank broth. A few hours later, he wanted to meet the other dogs. A few hours after that… he got up on his own, followed the other dogs around and drank water from a bowl on his own.   

While we are thrilled with his progress, which is such a testament to being in a home and safe, he is not out of the woods yet. Charlie still very obviously has neurological symptoms happening. He has to turn right when changing direction and his gait is still off, but we are cautiously optimistic. We will continue forward with a neurology consult and possibly an MRI depending on how he progresses.

Thank you to every single person who came together to help get Charlie to this point — from networking, pledging, transporting, fostering, donating, and simply cheering him on. We are so grateful.

 

As long as this sweet boy keeps fighting, we'll keep fighting for him, but we need your help. His medical expenses will be substantial and we want to give him the best shot we can at a happy life. Donate toward Charlie’s veterinary care.