Nina
Unfortunately, after Nina’s recent check-up, her foster mom noticed that Nina’s eye seemed irritated and red. She quickly brought Nina back to the Animal League. Nina was prescribed medication for what was thought to be an infection, however, after her eye showed no improvement, she was brought back for another check-up. It was determined that Nina had an ulcer on her eye. Ultimately, it was decided that it was best to remove Nina’s eye to help alleviate the pressure and discomfort she was experiencing. Fortunately, she hasn’t let this recent discomfort affect her appetite or friendly attitude. The good news is that Nina had her eye removed and the surgery went well. The next day Nina’s family said that right away she was doing well. We hope for a happy and healthy recovery for our precious Nina!
November 17th, 2008 at 8:21 am
hi….i know nina must be a special charm….esp since she has my name! i too have a rescued feline that had an ulcer on his eye and the eye was removed…the doc felt that he was happier without the eye….he is happy and healthy now Thank God…..maybe someday soon i can sponsor nina…………………..thank you for all your great work…nina torelli
December 14th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Hello Nina, I am one of your sponsors and I do this for a very special pup.I hope you will continue to do well. I glad this last health hasn’t stopped your get spirit. I will continue to sponsor you as long as I can. A thank you to your adopted family for taking such good care of you and giving you the love you deserve…. Karen
December 30th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Hi Nina and family,
I am one of your sponsors, and my name happens to be Nina, too. I just found out about your eye removal; I hope you are doing better now. I also just found out about your pneumonia-I am truly worried about you. Please keep up your spirit, and God bless to your family for adopting you.
I will pray for you and I hope you have a healthy 2009.
Love & kisses,
Nina Lombardino
January 4th, 2009 at 5:21 am
Hi,
Nina had a little rough time this Fall. We concurred the pneumonia and with that we found that Nina had cancer (lymphoma). She has been going for chemo treatments since October 2008. We just found out in December that she is in complete remission. We are so excited for her. Nina is a real trooper. She will not let anything let her down. Her appitite is great ( even though she only weighs 32-34 pounds) she is doing great her Doctor says. She still receives chemo once a week and handles is wonderfully ( it’s a 24 weeks program ). I think the love from all the Doctors who care for her really makes a difference. Once thing I have noticed since she cannot see @ all is her beautiful ears, they are constanly is the up position so she can hear everything. I loved her ears from the 1st time I saw her they are so expressive. We are very thankful that we have such a loving dog in our household, she brings such joy & we know 2009 will be a great one. Thanks for your support!.
Love the Echevarrio’s
January 10th, 2009 at 3:38 am
Hi Nina, I’ve been sponsoring you for quite some time. I wish I could meet you and tell you how brave you are. I use to get regular updates about you so I was so heartbroken when I found out about your eye surgery. I’m so glad all went well, and I know with your strong spirit and all your sponsors prays you’ll be just fine.
Stay warm
Sandy and Samson
February 5th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Nina is almost done with her chemo, about 4 more sessions, and they say she is in complete remission. She was back @ North Shore with a little ear infection but shes much better now. We’ve increased her insulin to 12cc because the 10 wasn’t enough. Nina is a wonderful example of how bad things come your way and you just keep pushing foward with a smile on her face and her loving ways. We are amazed at how well she is doing. Thanks for your support it means alot to us.
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:48 am
Nina is Cancer free! She has completed her chemo and doing great. She will get checked again in 6 months. She is a little thin but eating great! We love this girl She is a super star!!
September 5th, 2009 at 9:34 am
I think the cancer is back
. We are taking Nina to North Shore today to get checked out.
September 19th, 2009 at 7:19 am
Nina went to the Oncologist and confirmed yes she has cancer. She had an infection and thats why her breathing was bad. They gave her a shot of something and overnight she was better. She’s eating like a little piglet and drinking lots of water. She looks better already. She is going back to the Dr. on Tuesday and if her infection is cleared up they will start chemo again to kick her back into remission.
Things look good!
October 24th, 2009 at 6:39 am
Nina is not doing so well. She lost alot of weight and is not doing much of anything. I will be bringing her to see the Doctor tommorow
October 25th, 2009 at 7:11 am
Nina has passed on to Doggie Heaven.