Ona midsummer update

Just a brief note to let you know that Ona is recovering well and we spent the midsummer night together in Stockholm. The midsummer festivities really is something typically Swedish, as we celebrate the brightest night of the year. Well, I can assure you that this night was really bright although the rain was pouring down. But I and Ona were together again and she is getting stronger all the time and is now able to walk without any troubles. Who could ask for more?

Thank you so much also to our dear friends who have made a contribution to Ona's care and way back to life. These warmhearted people have recently made a donation to help covering her hospital bills:

Lars Bygdén, Sävar, Sweden
Sandra Niininen, Sweden
Göran Lindemark, Stockholm, Sweden
Ulrika, Norrköping, Sweden
Jenny Lingström, Sweden
Thomas Eriksson, Sweden
Sotaro Sakamoto, Japan

Up till now $647.77 has been donated through PayPal (after deduction of PayPal fees) plus SEK 50.
SEK 2 220 ($280.82) has come in to our Swedish plus giro account.
SEK 700 ($65.47) has arrived by letter.

This makes $994.06 or SEK 7 858. In addition I have sold off vinyl records for SEK 3 647 ($461.33) which means that the funds for Ona's hospital bills are now up to $1 455.39 (SEK 11 505.30). We are almost half way already and there is still ten days to go before the hospital bill has to be paid. All of a sudden it's starting to feel like a realistic goal.

Thank you so much to you all and best wishes from Ona and me. By the way, if you would like to leave a comment please feel free to do so.

Ona home again and recovering

Now finally it seems that the insurance company and the animals hospital have settled the payent and when I today arrived at the hospital to pick up Ona I was asked for $3 500 in cash before they would let her go. Fortunately, after some talk with the veterinarian, Ona was released although I did not have that amount with me and an invoice will be sent of the outstanding amount with ten days to pay. If any of you know of any music enthusiasts and record collectors, please send them to my site http://www.rock.x.se/ where I am selling off all records at half price (50% discount) to help pay the hospital bills.

On the positive side Ona seems to be recovering very fast and today when we went out for a walk after returning to Stockholm she seemed so much stronger and could walk better than she ever has after the operation. So there is definitely hope.

Take care all our friends and have a great weekend.

Update: Ona back in hospital

When I arrived in Stockholm yesterday I could see that Ona's right front leg was red and swollen and could not support her. We immediately rushed in to the animals hospital Bagarmossens Djursjukhus and after several hours of waiting due to emergencies we finally had her X-rayed and it seems like the cause of her problems is an infection of some sort as nothing that was broken could be seen. I am waiting to hear from the hospital soon and keep my fingers crossed. Love you, my friend. Once again: thank you all for your support. It has made such a difference and we are impressed by the kindness you have shown, not only through donations but also by spreading the word about Ona and this blog via your personal network. This is most important.

I am also selling off my record collection to support Ona and if you know of any vinyl collectors out there please tell them about my site http://www.rock.x.se/ where everything is sold at half price. Also, I am letting my personal collection go if anybody out there has any special wants. The most important thing right now is helping Ona back to life.

Update: Something has happened to Ona

After recovering speedily day by day something has happened. I just got a phone call from Stockholm that Ona can no longer walk. I don't know what has happened but I'm on my way to Stockholm as fast as I can. I'll let you know what happens.

Ona is back home again!

Well, actually she is staying with her former family in Stockholm for the time being as she is unable to walk stairs. But I am happy to tell you that she is recovering rapidly and gets stronger and stronger each day. Thank you so much for your support, my dear friends! You know, we find it hard to believe that there still are such kind and caring people in the world. This is a positive sign which shows us that there is still hope for mankind. Whenever I can do something for you in return don't hesitate to tell me.

Quite unexpectedly the final hospital bill has not yet been presented and still Ona was able to leave the hospital. We are waiting for an invoice to arrive now but the most important thing is that we have got more time to solve the situation financially. You, my friends, have made such a great difference by your kind donations and I and Ona will never forget youyr kindness. Take care all and our sincere thanks once again.

Ona on the air in Toledo, OH!

Believe it or not but my little Ona and her cause will soon be mentioned on the air over NewsTalk 1370 WSPD in Toledo, OH. I cannot help but feeling that the angels of Ohio are indeed something special. With the kind permission of Program Director Brian Wilson (as far as I know not the Beach Boys' songwriting genius!) I quote his mail below:

Ronny, Happy that Ona will recover; handsome dog. Always loved breed. We are Golden Retriever owners and can empathize with your situation.Too short notice for the station to do anything significant -- but I will mention your story on the air and provide all relevant information. Good luck to you and best wishes for a s speedy recovery to Ona.

Thank you, Brian. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Angels come in all shapes and sizes and usually don't have wings.

Well, what can I say. The title is a quote from one of the contributors to the cause of saving Ona, Cassandra of Kent, OH. And if angels don't have wings, surely Ohio must be heaven! The support from pet lovers in Ohio keep on coming and Ona and I are very grateful to the following recent donators:

Fran Burkert, OH, USA
Pam Benjamin, OH, USA
Diane Lassan, Kent, OH, USA
Cassandra Ribita, Kent, OH, USA
Debbie Morris, Lilburn, GA, USA
(Debbie also runs the Canine Complex which provides boarding, day care and training services for dogs.)

Up till now $550 has been donated through PayPal (after deduction of PayPal fees) plus SEK 50.
SEK 1 100 ($144.02) has come in to the Swedish plus giro account.
SEK 500 ($65.47) arrived in a letter.

This makes $759.49 or SEK 5 845. Yes, it's hard to grab but somehow we can feel the touch of an angel's wings right now. Thank you so much for your support, my dear friends! All of a sudden the goal of $5 000 is starting to feel realistic.