~:~:~:The Doggie Thread!!:~:~:~

Given to...

And beyond that... I actually had to go to the full site to even make the post!!!!

Serious frustrations manifest...
All from what once was my own personal pleasure cruise...

Nami

Ive been struggling with posting this as there has been some awesome vibes here as of late so im sorry for my vent.

My dogs left leg gave out last Monday-torn ligament/cruciate in the knee. Poor pups just coming around from his right knee operation in February, only to have his other knee give out. Just when you think your out of the forest something else appears....

Happened on his morning walk last Monday, nice sunny day, we hit the curve to round the bend, and then bam.... im like fuck, his right leg messed up again? (We have slowly been re-building the muscle in his right leg- limited walks and always on leash since getting Vet clearance) I took him home immediately, only to see his left was gone and later confirmed with Vet.

Since the last operation was a clusterfuck of emotions and personal/ economic strain, the wife and i vowed never again. So as you can imagine, we struggled with the decision all day Monday/Tuesday only to make a final decision on Wednesday(last week). Needless to say it was an emotional roller coaster ride that drained us of all feeling....but im relieved to say we will take the ride once again for our big loyal meatball- Eddie.
His operation is tomorrow afternoon....
Thanks,
C

Natashapearljamfan

Best wishes for Eddies operation, I hope all goes well. We are all thinking of you. Xxx

Nami

Natashapearljamfan said:

Best wishes for Eddies operation, I hope all goes well. We are all thinking of you. Xxx

Thank you Natasha!! At least this time we know what to expect and it happened before the snow/ice. Cheers!

wasa1971

Nami said:

Ive been struggling with posting this as there has been some awesome vibes here as of late so im sorry for my vent.

My dogs left leg gave out last Monday-torn ligament/cruciate in the knee. Poor pups just coming around from his right knee operation in February, only to have his other knee give out. Just when you think your out of the forest something else appears....

Happened on his morning walk last Monday, nice sunny day, we hit the curve to round the bend, and then bam.... im like fuck, his right leg messed up again? (We have slowly been re-building the muscle in his right leg- limited walks and always on leash since getting Vet clearance) I took him home immediately, only to see his left was gone and later confirmed with Vet.

Since the last operation was a clusterfuck of emotions and personal/ economic strain, the wife and i vowed never again. So as you can imagine, we struggled with the decision all day Monday/Tuesday only to make a final decision on Wednesday(last week). Needless to say it was an emotional roller coaster ride that drained us of all feeling....but im relieved to say we will take the ride once again for our big loyal meatball- Eddie.
His operation is tomorrow afternoon....
Thanks,
C

I know exactly what your going through, exact same thing in our home with our dog Downey. Financial strain for sure, do you have insurance? Sure wish we had. Best of luck for a speedy recovery for Eddie!!

Wobbie

Hey Nami-

Don't worry about the vibe! I think most of us dog owners know how much joy and how much heartache these guys can bring. I've been through all the emotions and I'm happy that things are great right now....but as your experience shows, things can change in a hurry. Good luck to you and Eddie...keep us posted!

and, norm???.....too funny.

Natashapearljamfan

Nami said:

Natashapearljamfan said:

Best wishes for Eddies operation, I hope all goes well. We are all thinking of you. Xxx

Thank you Natasha!! At least this time we know what to expect and it happened before the snow/ice. Cheers!

Please keep us posted.

Who Princess

Hope everything goes well for Eddie! Sending you good vibes for a fast recovery.

norm

i've been there, nami...norm's both rear legs have new knees...hope eddie will be ok

Wobbie

norm said:

i've been there, nami...norm's both rear legs have new knees

aka How to Turn a Pound Puppy Into a $7000 Dog!

norm

$8,400 but i like your number better

Nami

Hey gang, thanks for the kind words and well wishes. Well got a call at4 and ed made it through the surgery....woohoo! What a relief. The vet mentioned the cruciate ligament was in pieces so it was removed and repaired. No arthritis either... Two more days and he will be home... Now for the recovery process......but I wouldn't change a thing... as my bud will be by my side.

Thanks again. It meant a lot to all of us here.
Cheers
Cory

Natashapearljamfan

I'm so glad to hear your good news, it's always such a relief to hear they have come out of surgery. I hope Eddie has a speedy recovery. :x

Austicman

norm said:

$8,400 but i like your number better

Who would of thought that a rescue hound would have turned out to be so priceless
Well............. Everyone here but thats beside the point

Austicman

Nami said:

Hey gang, thanks for the kind words and well wishes. Well got a call at4 and ed made it through the surgery....woohoo! What a relief. The vet mentioned the cruciate ligament was in pieces so it was removed and repaired. No arthritis either... Two more days and he will be home... Now for the recovery process......but I wouldn't change a thing... as my bud will be by my side.

Thanks again. It meant a lot to all of us here.
Cheers
Cory

All the best Eddie!!!

:o3

Wobbie

Piper has discovered a new hang out spot....under the bed....there's a dust ruffle (wish I could say I didn't know what that thing is called) to the floor, so it's a very private spot

Wobbie

wow...a week with no action :(

on $unday, Piper was puking for like 3 hour$ $traight....$o we took her to the emergency vet...$he $pent the night....$he$ fine now and we're not even $ure what cau$ed all the puking. thi$ time around, we have in$urance, $o we'll $ee how that goe$

norm

lovely pose, mi$$ piper

Who Princess

I think Piper and Django are kindred spirits.

PJ_ROCKS

guess i better check in more often... hope everyone is doing good! Sophie is doing great!