Please put Gretchen on your prayer or good thoughts list.

I have a friend that had a beloved German Shepherd named Rocket who had Canine Lupus. Treatment kept it under control, and allowed him a long life, just with a pair of large, red, naked ears. I even wrote her a song, based on "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" called "Rocket the Red-eared Reindog" that she still treasures. Point is, dogs are very resilient and, chances are, she will be fine with the proper treatment.