I took the day off today. Sweetheart was outside on and off during the day and did great. She is moving around good and trying to gnaw on Cleo when they are outside so she is almost back to normal. I sort of like her being subdued :)
I emailed Channel Four last night. They did a story on Sweetheart September 2. I asked them if they wanted to do a follow up to show she is completely healed. I haven't heard back from them and am not getting my hopes up but I thought I would give it a shot. Their website is www.kfor.com if you want to go on there and send them an email if you would like them to do a story. Who knows, maybe they will.
Today was a gorgeous day in Oklahoma. 72 degrees. Tomorrow a bitter cold front is coming through and the weekend is going to be cold. Oh well, at least we had a gorgeous day and I enjoyed it very much. The dogs enjoyed laying around in the sun.
Jess
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Peanut is home
Yes, Peanut. Sweetheart has several nicknames and the one we use the most is Peanut. All of my greys have multiple nicknames. Half the time I wonder if they really will recognize their 'real' name since I am always using nick names. :) Do your greys have nicknames? If so, share them with me in a comment to this post.
Anyhow, Sweetheart is home. Les picked her up about 3 today. He said she was really excited to see him. She ran down the hall (on leash) and bounced all around him in the lobby. That made him pretty happy :) Les got her home with no problems. She is pretty subdued this evening. She has gone outside a few times this evening and is walking around just fine. She is holding herself a little stiffly but not too bad. She isn't having any problems jumping on the couch or leaning against me for hugs. :) Right now she and Cleo are passed out on the couch. I am going to make sure she and Cleo don't play too much outside for the next few days. I do not want her to pull any of her stitches. She doesn't have to be on any antibiotics, I am sure she is disappointed because that means no cheese snacks twice a day. Dr. Kolar cleaned her teeth and Dr.Kindi told Les that the blood work results should be ready tomorrow or early next week at the very latest. I am really really curious to see how much her blood work has changed from August 13th to now.
Sweetheart's stitches will come out in 10 days. If they aren't in too tight I will just take them out myself. However, if they are tight and sunken in any places I will take her to Kolar's.
I am so very relieved that she sailed through this spay. This was the very last thing she had to do to be fully recovered. I cannot believe that it has only been four and a half months since we rescued her and she is almost 100% back to normal. Some days it feels like I have had her for 4 and a half years, not four and a half months. She is so special and I am so thankful I have gotten to experience every step of her recovery. I highly recommend that if any of you ever get the chance to help a neglected or abused animal that you do it. The rewards are worth it a thousand times over.
I plan on enrolling her in obedience class (if there is still a spot) Monday. The vo-tech was closed for the holidays this week so I wasn't able to do it. If I don't get her into this class I will try to get her enrolled at a different vo-tech. Either way, she will be in obedience by April at the very latest.
I will try to get some pictures of her soon. Thank you all for following her spay saga and giving me your encouragement! I was a worried 'mom' for the last few days. :)
Oh, and I haven't checked yet to see if Dr. Kolar lined up her spots after the spay. :)
Jess
Anyhow, Sweetheart is home. Les picked her up about 3 today. He said she was really excited to see him. She ran down the hall (on leash) and bounced all around him in the lobby. That made him pretty happy :) Les got her home with no problems. She is pretty subdued this evening. She has gone outside a few times this evening and is walking around just fine. She is holding herself a little stiffly but not too bad. She isn't having any problems jumping on the couch or leaning against me for hugs. :) Right now she and Cleo are passed out on the couch. I am going to make sure she and Cleo don't play too much outside for the next few days. I do not want her to pull any of her stitches. She doesn't have to be on any antibiotics, I am sure she is disappointed because that means no cheese snacks twice a day. Dr. Kolar cleaned her teeth and Dr.Kindi told Les that the blood work results should be ready tomorrow or early next week at the very latest. I am really really curious to see how much her blood work has changed from August 13th to now.
Sweetheart's stitches will come out in 10 days. If they aren't in too tight I will just take them out myself. However, if they are tight and sunken in any places I will take her to Kolar's.
I am so very relieved that she sailed through this spay. This was the very last thing she had to do to be fully recovered. I cannot believe that it has only been four and a half months since we rescued her and she is almost 100% back to normal. Some days it feels like I have had her for 4 and a half years, not four and a half months. She is so special and I am so thankful I have gotten to experience every step of her recovery. I highly recommend that if any of you ever get the chance to help a neglected or abused animal that you do it. The rewards are worth it a thousand times over.
I plan on enrolling her in obedience class (if there is still a spot) Monday. The vo-tech was closed for the holidays this week so I wasn't able to do it. If I don't get her into this class I will try to get her enrolled at a different vo-tech. Either way, she will be in obedience by April at the very latest.
I will try to get some pictures of her soon. Thank you all for following her spay saga and giving me your encouragement! I was a worried 'mom' for the last few days. :)
Oh, and I haven't checked yet to see if Dr. Kolar lined up her spots after the spay. :)
Jess
The day after
Called Dr. Kolar's and Sweetheart is doing fine this morning. They are going to give her a bath before Les picks her up so she will be nice and clean. I am sure that will last all of an hour or so. Once we let her outside she likes to run around and then dig and lay in the dirt holes.
I really need to take pictures of the landscaping Cleo, Journey and Sweetheart have done to the backyard lately. It is quite impressive. It sort of looks like they are waging trench warfare out there. I gave up on having a nice backyard many years ago. My main goal is not to break an ankle or leg when I walk in the backyard. Ahh, fun with greyhounds. :) I figure mowing this spring should be nice and challenging.
Hope everyone is having a good day. My four day weekend starts at four this afternoon!
Jessica
I really need to take pictures of the landscaping Cleo, Journey and Sweetheart have done to the backyard lately. It is quite impressive. It sort of looks like they are waging trench warfare out there. I gave up on having a nice backyard many years ago. My main goal is not to break an ankle or leg when I walk in the backyard. Ahh, fun with greyhounds. :) I figure mowing this spring should be nice and challenging.
Hope everyone is having a good day. My four day weekend starts at four this afternoon!
Jessica
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Spay Day update
I talked to Lynn at Dr. Kolar's and she said that Sweetheart made it through the spay just fine. She is actually fairly awake and is doing well. They drew blood on her so that we can see how much progress (hopefully) she has made since the first blood work that was done in August right after her rescue.
Dr. Kolar is keeping her overnight. Les will go and pick her up tomorrow, probably late morning or early afternoon. I would much rather her stay there a little bit longer tomorrow just to make sure she is doing well.
Jess
Dr. Kolar is keeping her overnight. Les will go and pick her up tomorrow, probably late morning or early afternoon. I would much rather her stay there a little bit longer tomorrow just to make sure she is doing well.
Jess
Spay Day
Today is finally here. Spay Day. Lester is taking Sweetheart into Dr. Kolar's this morning about 8:30. Dr. Kolar normally keeps them overnight after a spay or neuter to make sure nothing goes wrong.
The house is going to seem kind of odd without her there.
I think I have pretty much made the decision that I am going to adopt her. She has really recovered nicely and her personality is quite darling. She loves to play and has really started to become a snuggle bunny. I suppose I am somewhat selfish in wanting to keep her. I just cannot stand the thought of her going to yet another home where there is no guarantee she wouldn't be hurt again (even though we screen our adopter's thoroughly).
I am going to enroll her in a large dog obdeience class at the local vo tech (if there is still room in the class). The class will start sometime in January or February. I hope she does well in it. My ultimate goal will be to have her certified as a therapy dog so that I can do visits to hospitals, nursing homes and such. I would love to be able to visit a cancer treatment center to be able to cheer up those patients going through such a traumatic experience. I would like to do that in honor of my friend. However, I may get Sweetheart in class and find out she is a total goof and totally untrainable! Who knows. Either way, I will love her no matter what.
Hope everyone is doing good. My Dad continues to do well and for this I am very thankful for! Hope everyone is having a good week. I am treating myself to another four day weekend starting Thursday. What the heck, you only live once. :)
Jess
The house is going to seem kind of odd without her there.
I think I have pretty much made the decision that I am going to adopt her. She has really recovered nicely and her personality is quite darling. She loves to play and has really started to become a snuggle bunny. I suppose I am somewhat selfish in wanting to keep her. I just cannot stand the thought of her going to yet another home where there is no guarantee she wouldn't be hurt again (even though we screen our adopter's thoroughly).
I am going to enroll her in a large dog obdeience class at the local vo tech (if there is still room in the class). The class will start sometime in January or February. I hope she does well in it. My ultimate goal will be to have her certified as a therapy dog so that I can do visits to hospitals, nursing homes and such. I would love to be able to visit a cancer treatment center to be able to cheer up those patients going through such a traumatic experience. I would like to do that in honor of my friend. However, I may get Sweetheart in class and find out she is a total goof and totally untrainable! Who knows. Either way, I will love her no matter what.
Hope everyone is doing good. My Dad continues to do well and for this I am very thankful for! Hope everyone is having a good week. I am treating myself to another four day weekend starting Thursday. What the heck, you only live once. :)
Jess
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Sunday
Thank you to everyone for their thoughts and well wishes for my Dad.
He came home Christmas Eve and is doing well. He is taking it easy and making a real effort to stop smoking (hard for him to do after 50, yes 50 years of smoking). I know he can do it, it will just be difficult. He will go in for another stent within the next 3-4 weeks if all goes well with his recovery from the first one.
I hope everyone had a nice holiday. Mine was nice, especially since my Dad came home.
Sweetheart is doing well. Playing like a wild woman and making us laugh and laugh. As you all know, she goes in for her spay Tuesday. I am trying to give her extra tummy rubs while her tummy is still pristine. :)
I will update everyone on how she does after her spay. I hope all goes well, I am going to be nervous until she comes home.
He came home Christmas Eve and is doing well. He is taking it easy and making a real effort to stop smoking (hard for him to do after 50, yes 50 years of smoking). I know he can do it, it will just be difficult. He will go in for another stent within the next 3-4 weeks if all goes well with his recovery from the first one.
I hope everyone had a nice holiday. Mine was nice, especially since my Dad came home.
Sweetheart is doing well. Playing like a wild woman and making us laugh and laugh. As you all know, she goes in for her spay Tuesday. I am trying to give her extra tummy rubs while her tummy is still pristine. :)
I will update everyone on how she does after her spay. I hope all goes well, I am going to be nervous until she comes home.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas Eve!
All of us at Fasthound would like to wish all of Sweetheart's fans Happy Holidays!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Matters of the heart
This afternoon my Dad suffered a mild heart attack. They found three blockages and placed a stent in one of these. They will have to place the other two stents separately in the next few months. Barring any set backs, he should be fully recovered within three months. He will be in the hospital for the next two evenings. I am hopeful that all will go well and he will come home Friday.
I wanted to let everyone know about this so you wouldn't wonder why there may not be any new updates for a couple of days. I will be up at the hospital quite a bit of the day tomorrow I would imagine. Keep him in your thoughts just like you have with Sweetheart.
Sweetheart is still doing fine by the way and is on track to be spayed Tuesday. Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and I hope I get my Dad home safe and sound for Christmas.
Love to you all.
Jess
I wanted to let everyone know about this so you wouldn't wonder why there may not be any new updates for a couple of days. I will be up at the hospital quite a bit of the day tomorrow I would imagine. Keep him in your thoughts just like you have with Sweetheart.
Sweetheart is still doing fine by the way and is on track to be spayed Tuesday. Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and I hope I get my Dad home safe and sound for Christmas.
Love to you all.
Jess
Monday, December 20, 2010
Pigpen!
Spay is scheduled for next Tuesday, December 28th. And I am NOT happy about it. Yes, I know, spaying is the right thing to do. Believe me, being in rescue, I know this. However, I HATE having to put her through more pain. Plus I don't want to see a scar on that pretty, spotted tummy :( Oh well, it is better than her having puppies and that is something I DO NOT WANT. :)
I told Les to tell Dr. Kolar to make sure that when he sews her up that all her spots match like before. :)
I will keep everyone posted on her spay surgery. Paws and fingers crossed that it all goes well. I am also going to have him do another full blood panel to see how much her counts have improved from August.
Below is video Les shot this evening. You can see my fat self in it quite a bit. He needs to learn to crop those images out. :) Hope you all enjoy our little pig pen. Cleo and Sweetheart have dug my yard completely up. It looks like war has been waged on our yard.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Wednesday
Mid-way through the work week. I am sitting at work and just finished browsing through all of the blog posts I did in August. Even though I have been dealing with Sweetheart for four months now, it is hard for me to believe she was really that emaciated and that her leg was that bad. I look at Sweetheart today and she just isn't the same dog. She is so healthy looking now and so FULL OF ENERGY. I have always been grateful for her amazing recovery but reading back in the blog to the first weeks makes me appreciate her all the more.
I watch her play and sleep and eat and marvel at her. I must admit, I can't stop patting her little thighs because it is so amazing to me that she regained so much muscle back after not having any. Watching her run is breathtaking and watching her pounce on tennis balls like a puppy is a joy.
I have started to ponder adopting her myself. I do not know if I will do it or not. I know I probably shouldn't adopt her since I already have three of my own but I would love to have a therapy dog and I think she might be able to pass the certification. My first greyhound I ever adopted, Bavarian, is twelve and a half and he is getting raspy in breath and slower in movement. He will not be with me too much longer I fear. While Sweetheart could never replace him in my heart, she would be a good grey to fill some of the void his loss will undoubtably create.
I am going to keep thinking about it and I plan on looking into therapy certification. She still needs to be spayed and that will happen soon. I still have some time to contemplate adoption. If I do adopt, it will be the third failed foster of mine. I guess that isn't too bad after fostering for five years!
I will try and get some pictures of her for you all in the next few days. She looks exactly the same but I know the blog is better when I put pics and video on it!
I watch her play and sleep and eat and marvel at her. I must admit, I can't stop patting her little thighs because it is so amazing to me that she regained so much muscle back after not having any. Watching her run is breathtaking and watching her pounce on tennis balls like a puppy is a joy.
I have started to ponder adopting her myself. I do not know if I will do it or not. I know I probably shouldn't adopt her since I already have three of my own but I would love to have a therapy dog and I think she might be able to pass the certification. My first greyhound I ever adopted, Bavarian, is twelve and a half and he is getting raspy in breath and slower in movement. He will not be with me too much longer I fear. While Sweetheart could never replace him in my heart, she would be a good grey to fill some of the void his loss will undoubtably create.
I am going to keep thinking about it and I plan on looking into therapy certification. She still needs to be spayed and that will happen soon. I still have some time to contemplate adoption. If I do adopt, it will be the third failed foster of mine. I guess that isn't too bad after fostering for five years!
I will try and get some pictures of her for you all in the next few days. She looks exactly the same but I know the blog is better when I put pics and video on it!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
All I want for Christmas is a fully healed leg!
Yes everyone, that is all I want for Christmas and I just might get it. You be the judge. I took these pictures of Sweetheart (she was quite unwilling as she did not want to stop playing to pose) a few minutes ago.
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| Inside of leg. No you are not seeing things, the inside of her leg is TOTALLY healed!!!! Remember, this was down to the bone not but 4 short months ago. |
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| Outside of leg! |
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| Another closer shot of the outside of the leg. LOOK at all the new fuzzy white hair growing back! |
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| Front view of the leg. |
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| Close up of the fully healed inside portion. |
Monday, December 6, 2010
Monday 12/06
As I write this, I am looking at Sweetheart lying on the floor without a care in the world. I feel so lucky to be able to take care of her and to count all the spots that have popped up on her tummy. :) I really do feel she is a miracle dog. I have never seen a dog heal so quickly when faced with so much adversity.
She continues to do great. Eating wonderfully and playing with Cleo and I like a 2 year old should. She loves to play with toys and to wolf bite me when I 'get her'.
Sweetheart has discovered a new little 'game'. When she comes in from outside, she will jump on the couch and lie down where she lands. Below are a couple of pictures of her lying awkwardly where she landed.
The pictures below are of her passed out on the couch. She crawled up there with me as I was watching TV this weekend.
She continues to do great. Eating wonderfully and playing with Cleo and I like a 2 year old should. She loves to play with toys and to wolf bite me when I 'get her'.
Sweetheart has discovered a new little 'game'. When she comes in from outside, she will jump on the couch and lie down where she lands. Below are a couple of pictures of her lying awkwardly where she landed.
The pictures below are of her passed out on the couch. She crawled up there with me as I was watching TV this weekend.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
Friday!
I am sorry I have been so quiet this week. I am neglecting Sweetheart's fans! I wasn't sure how many of you were still following the blog since some of my recent posts haven't generated too many comments. I defnitely want to keep everyone updated about our little Sweetheart if everyone is still interested in following her story!
Sweetheart's leg still looks about the same *sigh*. The bandage is still off and she is still not fussing with the open wounds too much. She alernates from using three to four legs at various times. Her weight is holding steady. Her energy is phenomenal and she is definitely showing that she is a two year old at times (chewing a few things in the house, bothering the other greys, barking outside like a fool)!
Yesterday when I got home from work I brought her outside by herself. I brought some leather work gloves out with me and she went crazy for them. I wouldn't let her have them, instead I put them on and 'got her' with them. This made her act all goosy and she started running big circles around the yard. When she was running she would act like she was going to run into me and then she would turn really fast when she came to me, almost like she was trying to fake me out and make me think she was going to get me. It was so funny I just laughed and laughed. I ended up kneeling down and she finally finished her sprint and came over to me and leaned on me and let me love on her. It was is so fun to watch her run. She LOVES to run and she runs like a little foal, legs going every which way when she takes off!
So, all in all, Sweetheart is doing great. Her leg is just something that is going to take time. The skin that is there is pretty thin, which is just a part of the side effect of the deep wounds she suffered. Her skin being so new and thin makes it take longer to heal and any nick she may get in the new skin just takes that much longer to heal.
She finishes up her antibiotics tomorrow morning! She likes taking her medicine because it involves a piece of cheese. She can be in a dead sleep but as soon as she hears the rattle of the plastic covering the cheese, into the kitchen she bounces. If I am take too long in giving her the cheese she kind of talks to me and stomps around (making me giggle of course). She will miss her twice daily cheese sessions when the antibiotics are over. :)
I will try to get some pictures of Sweetheart this weekend. She isn't the easiest subject to capture on camera. Every time I try and take a pic of her she moves and ends up looking like a dork in them. :)
Today is Friday!! I am ready for the weekend. Hope everyone has a great weekend. If there is anything you want to know about Sweetheart or about her recovery, let me know. I love all of your comments and questions.
Jess
Sweetheart's leg still looks about the same *sigh*. The bandage is still off and she is still not fussing with the open wounds too much. She alernates from using three to four legs at various times. Her weight is holding steady. Her energy is phenomenal and she is definitely showing that she is a two year old at times (chewing a few things in the house, bothering the other greys, barking outside like a fool)!
Yesterday when I got home from work I brought her outside by herself. I brought some leather work gloves out with me and she went crazy for them. I wouldn't let her have them, instead I put them on and 'got her' with them. This made her act all goosy and she started running big circles around the yard. When she was running she would act like she was going to run into me and then she would turn really fast when she came to me, almost like she was trying to fake me out and make me think she was going to get me. It was so funny I just laughed and laughed. I ended up kneeling down and she finally finished her sprint and came over to me and leaned on me and let me love on her. It was is so fun to watch her run. She LOVES to run and she runs like a little foal, legs going every which way when she takes off!
So, all in all, Sweetheart is doing great. Her leg is just something that is going to take time. The skin that is there is pretty thin, which is just a part of the side effect of the deep wounds she suffered. Her skin being so new and thin makes it take longer to heal and any nick she may get in the new skin just takes that much longer to heal.
She finishes up her antibiotics tomorrow morning! She likes taking her medicine because it involves a piece of cheese. She can be in a dead sleep but as soon as she hears the rattle of the plastic covering the cheese, into the kitchen she bounces. If I am take too long in giving her the cheese she kind of talks to me and stomps around (making me giggle of course). She will miss her twice daily cheese sessions when the antibiotics are over. :)
I will try to get some pictures of Sweetheart this weekend. She isn't the easiest subject to capture on camera. Every time I try and take a pic of her she moves and ends up looking like a dork in them. :)
Today is Friday!! I am ready for the weekend. Hope everyone has a great weekend. If there is anything you want to know about Sweetheart or about her recovery, let me know. I love all of your comments and questions.
Jess
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sweetheart and I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I am so very thankful that is she alive and doing well! Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Thankful for...
So Thanksgiving is upon us. I hope that everyone is able to spend it with their loved ones.
Sweetheart is doing fine. Her leg still looks ratty but that is to be expected. She still has another week of antibiotics to go. She isn't licking it too terribly much. She doesn't really put much weight on it when she is just walking normally. However, when she gets excited outside she will run like the wind on all four legs. :) Looking at her lying on the floor right now, it appears the tendon that extends down the back of the leg is getting stronger. This tendon, while in the bandage, was very loose and pliable since she was not able to use it.
Sweetheart continues to eat fine and her weight is pretty well stabilized as it has been for a while now. I probably won't take her back to Kolar's for her spay for a few weeks. There is no rush to get her spayed. She has not come into heat and I doubt she will for a while due to her extreme emaciation. Her poor little hormones are probably still out of whack from all she has been through the last six to nine months. I figure she will most likely be able to be spayed by the end of the year.
So you all know how I like to pose questions to everyone periodically. Well, I am doing it again. I want everyone who reads this post to comment on 5, yes 5, things they are most thankful for. Below is my list!
1. Thankful that Sweetheart is so far along with her recovery.
2. Thankful that I am healthy and happy.
3. Thankful I have my Mom and Dad and that I am close to both of them.
4. Thankful for Les and his ability to put up with me and our crazy dogs.
5. Thankful for my friendship with Debbie and all the things I learned about how to live life to the fullest.
6. Thankful for all of YOU who have given me support through these last few months.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Sweetheart is doing fine. Her leg still looks ratty but that is to be expected. She still has another week of antibiotics to go. She isn't licking it too terribly much. She doesn't really put much weight on it when she is just walking normally. However, when she gets excited outside she will run like the wind on all four legs. :) Looking at her lying on the floor right now, it appears the tendon that extends down the back of the leg is getting stronger. This tendon, while in the bandage, was very loose and pliable since she was not able to use it.
Sweetheart continues to eat fine and her weight is pretty well stabilized as it has been for a while now. I probably won't take her back to Kolar's for her spay for a few weeks. There is no rush to get her spayed. She has not come into heat and I doubt she will for a while due to her extreme emaciation. Her poor little hormones are probably still out of whack from all she has been through the last six to nine months. I figure she will most likely be able to be spayed by the end of the year.
So you all know how I like to pose questions to everyone periodically. Well, I am doing it again. I want everyone who reads this post to comment on 5, yes 5, things they are most thankful for. Below is my list!
1. Thankful that Sweetheart is so far along with her recovery.
2. Thankful that I am healthy and happy.
3. Thankful I have my Mom and Dad and that I am close to both of them.
4. Thankful for Les and his ability to put up with me and our crazy dogs.
5. Thankful for my friendship with Debbie and all the things I learned about how to live life to the fullest.
6. Thankful for all of YOU who have given me support through these last few months.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Sweetheart is HOME...again
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| Monte spending Friday evening passed out on a slowly deflating airbed! |
I picked up Sweetheart from Dr. Kolar's yesterday. She was literally hopping up and down in the lobby and pawing the front door. I think she might have lost a pound or two but that is normal what with being at the vet's office for five days and fighting infection, etc. She will gain that back in a day or two knowing her.
When I asked Lynn how much we owed (Sweetheart was there since Monday mind you), she went into the back and asked Dr. Kolar. She came back up front and told me he wasn't going to charge us. WOW! Another BIG thank you to Dr. Kolar and staff for the care they provided this go round and for not charging us.
Sweetheart was happy to be home. She ran around the back yard with Cleo and came in and ate really well. She took her anitbiotic like a trooper (wrapped in cheese so I guess I shouldn't be surprised she liked it). She then proceeded to pass out on the air bed with me while I was reading.
Her leg looks good. Well, good to me that is. It is all dried up, no weeping wounds at all! Now that the bandage is off and her leg is cleaned (yes, they cleaned all that gunk off of it) you can really see how much damage was done. Her leg is indented fairly obviously where the rope and chain wore it down to the bone. Even though it is odd looking, I am so very thankful that she has this leg. I never thought she would be this far along in the healing process. She is an amazing dog.
Dr. Kolar will not spay her for a few weeks. I will keep an eye on her and the leg to make sure it is healing like it is supposed to. Her leg has grown hair back on it, you can see that in the pictures I took. Yes, her toenails are super long but he will most likely cut those when she is under anesthesia during the spay. I am not touching that foot while her leg is still healing. I would hate to cause more damage just for a toenail clipping.
Below are pictures that I took last night:
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| Bavarian |
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Friday, November 19, 2010
Friday - Sweetheart is coming home!
I talked to Dr. Kolar a few minutes ago. Sweetheart's leg is slowly healing from the infection. He has kept the bandage off of the leg since Tuesday and she has continued to do well with it off. She licks it every now and then but still isn't being obsessive with it. Dr. Kolar wants to wait a couple of weeks, at least, to spay her. I am so relieved to hear that!
Dr. Kolar said she isn't putting a lot of weight on the leg right now but she does put it down, at times, when she is just standing. He feels this is totally normal due to the infection and swelling that she had. He also feels she may have some joint issues due to arthritis since that leg had so much trauma to it. But, overall, she is doing well.
I am going to pick her up after work today. She will be on another round of antibiotic pills while she is at home. I will also doctor it with furozone salve a couple of times a day. Dr. Kolar wants me to keep an eye on her leg over the next few weeks and if it starts looking 'funky' to bring her in.
I am thrilled the bandage is off for good. I cannot even imagine how good that feels for her to finally be rid of that thing. I will let you all know how she does once I get her home and settled tonight.
Thank you all for your thoughts and well wishes during this week! As always, I appreciate them very much.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. The weather in OK is going to be gorgeous this weekend and I am going to enjoy it.
Dr. Kolar said she isn't putting a lot of weight on the leg right now but she does put it down, at times, when she is just standing. He feels this is totally normal due to the infection and swelling that she had. He also feels she may have some joint issues due to arthritis since that leg had so much trauma to it. But, overall, she is doing well.
I am going to pick her up after work today. She will be on another round of antibiotic pills while she is at home. I will also doctor it with furozone salve a couple of times a day. Dr. Kolar wants me to keep an eye on her leg over the next few weeks and if it starts looking 'funky' to bring her in.
I am thrilled the bandage is off for good. I cannot even imagine how good that feels for her to finally be rid of that thing. I will let you all know how she does once I get her home and settled tonight.
Thank you all for your thoughts and well wishes during this week! As always, I appreciate them very much.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. The weather in OK is going to be gorgeous this weekend and I am going to enjoy it.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Morning update 11/17
De ja vu for me as I am stalking Dr. Kolar's office like I did when we first rescued her. :)
I just got off the phone with Dr. Kolar. He said he kept Sweetheart's leg unwrapped yesterday and she only licked it every now and then and she wasn't obsessing about it, whew! He said the leg is looking better today. He feels the only areas infected are where she has the open wound. He said the swelling of her entire leg and paw was from her bandage being wrapped too tight last week. Dr. Kolar said the swelling has gone done quite drastically and the infection in the open wound is looking better, whew again!
He said he will make a decision about the spay tomorrow morning (he will be gone tomorrow afternoon) but he thinks he will put it off until next week. I would be relieved if he did put it off until next week. I asked him if he wanted me to bring her home this week if he puts off the spay until next week and he told me he will decide that tomorrow as well.
I may go tonight to see her, I haven't decided. I miss having her and her little smelly leg. :) If I don't go see her tonight and she has to stay at the vet's until next week, I will definitely go tomorrow evening.
Just wanted to keep everyone updated! Hope you all have a good Wednesday.
I just got off the phone with Dr. Kolar. He said he kept Sweetheart's leg unwrapped yesterday and she only licked it every now and then and she wasn't obsessing about it, whew! He said the leg is looking better today. He feels the only areas infected are where she has the open wound. He said the swelling of her entire leg and paw was from her bandage being wrapped too tight last week. Dr. Kolar said the swelling has gone done quite drastically and the infection in the open wound is looking better, whew again!
He said he will make a decision about the spay tomorrow morning (he will be gone tomorrow afternoon) but he thinks he will put it off until next week. I would be relieved if he did put it off until next week. I asked him if he wanted me to bring her home this week if he puts off the spay until next week and he told me he will decide that tomorrow as well.
I may go tonight to see her, I haven't decided. I miss having her and her little smelly leg. :) If I don't go see her tonight and she has to stay at the vet's until next week, I will definitely go tomorrow evening.
Just wanted to keep everyone updated! Hope you all have a good Wednesday.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Setback confirmed
I talked to Dr. Kolar about 9:30 today. He said there are a few places on Sweetheart's leg that he feels are infected. She is running a fever. He gave her an injection of antibiotics and is going to put off spaying her for at least a few days. He is also going to leave the bandage off of her leg to allow air to get to it and hopefully accelerate the healing process. Dr. Kolar is going to try to keep from putting a halo collar on her but if she starts really bothering the leg it he will have to put one on.
I let Dr. Kolar know that we aren't in any hurry for the spay and that if it needs to be put off for a few weeks that is no problem. The important thing is making sure the infection goes away in that leg. I would hate to see her lose that leg after how much progress she has made on it. I doubt that will happen but I am not taking any chances. Plus, I do not want to spay her if she has an infection, I would worry it would further compromise her health.
I may see Sweetheart today. I am going to the OKC Animal Shelter in a little while to look at a dog that might be a greyhound. If it is, Fasthound will take possession of the dog and I will take it to Dr. Kolar's for boarding and vetting. If I do, I will visit my little peanut and see how she is doing. Poor little girl, I hate that she is hurting but she is in the best of care right now!
So, Sweetheart will remain at Dr. Kolar's for at least another few days. I am glad she is there and is able to have that bandage off. I imagine her leg feels a lot better without that thing on it!
I let Dr. Kolar know that we aren't in any hurry for the spay and that if it needs to be put off for a few weeks that is no problem. The important thing is making sure the infection goes away in that leg. I would hate to see her lose that leg after how much progress she has made on it. I doubt that will happen but I am not taking any chances. Plus, I do not want to spay her if she has an infection, I would worry it would further compromise her health.
I may see Sweetheart today. I am going to the OKC Animal Shelter in a little while to look at a dog that might be a greyhound. If it is, Fasthound will take possession of the dog and I will take it to Dr. Kolar's for boarding and vetting. If I do, I will visit my little peanut and see how she is doing. Poor little girl, I hate that she is hurting but she is in the best of care right now!
So, Sweetheart will remain at Dr. Kolar's for at least another few days. I am glad she is there and is able to have that bandage off. I imagine her leg feels a lot better without that thing on it!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Setback?
I took Sweetheart into Dr. Kolar's today. I think her bandage was wrapped too tightly this week. Her little toes were rather smooshed and she wasn't walking on that leg. We ended up removing the bandage Sunday around 1 p.m. Her foot swelled and her leg got pretty red. I am hoping this is due to the blood being able to really flow to it. I put a gauze pad on the open wound and wrapped part of the leg very sparingly in cloth gauze. I didn't want to wrap it tightly because I didn't want to strangulate the paw. Ugh, I need to go to vet school I swear.
I talked to Dr. Kolar and he is going to examine the leg and foot thoroughly tomorrow. If he feels she is able to be spayed, he will spayed her tomorrow. I am hoping her foot and leg are alright. I really think this bandage needs to stay off. We are going to see what Dr. Kolar recommends. Les and I are hoping he might keep her most of the week if the bandage can stay off. We shall see. I am rather worried about her but I just have to hope all will be ok. I asked Dr. Kolar to call me tomorrow and let me know what he recommends.
No new pictures of Sweetheart. However, Journey is quite cute in the picture below. And yes, that is her leg slung over her ear. She loves to sleep that way, why I have no idea. Journey has nice spots too but not as many as Sweetheart.
I talked to Dr. Kolar and he is going to examine the leg and foot thoroughly tomorrow. If he feels she is able to be spayed, he will spayed her tomorrow. I am hoping her foot and leg are alright. I really think this bandage needs to stay off. We are going to see what Dr. Kolar recommends. Les and I are hoping he might keep her most of the week if the bandage can stay off. We shall see. I am rather worried about her but I just have to hope all will be ok. I asked Dr. Kolar to call me tomorrow and let me know what he recommends.
No new pictures of Sweetheart. However, Journey is quite cute in the picture below. And yes, that is her leg slung over her ear. She loves to sleep that way, why I have no idea. Journey has nice spots too but not as many as Sweetheart.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Bandage Change
Sweetheart's weight is holding steady at 53 pounds. I feel this is the weight she will most likely maintain. When she gets the bandage off for good she will gain more muscle in that leg and that might bump her weight up a little but not much. She is a tall, fine boned female greyhound and the weight she is at now is quite healthy for her physique.
Sweetheart's leg is still doing about the same. The wound is about the same size as last week. The wound is not deep any longer but the edges of the wound get irritated from the rub of the bandage. The wound is still too big for the bandage to come off. If the bandage were to be removed, the wound would bleed and get infected. So, we are in a catch 22 right now with her leg. I think we are just going to have to limit her activity outside. I feel that this may be what is necessary to get over this last little bit of healing. The wound is not infected though and that is a good thing.
Below are a couple pics of Sweetheart 'roaching' this evening. Everyone know what roaching is, right?
Sweetheart's leg is still doing about the same. The wound is about the same size as last week. The wound is not deep any longer but the edges of the wound get irritated from the rub of the bandage. The wound is still too big for the bandage to come off. If the bandage were to be removed, the wound would bleed and get infected. So, we are in a catch 22 right now with her leg. I think we are just going to have to limit her activity outside. I feel that this may be what is necessary to get over this last little bit of healing. The wound is not infected though and that is a good thing.
Below are a couple pics of Sweetheart 'roaching' this evening. Everyone know what roaching is, right?
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| Spots, spots and more spots! |
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Silly pictures
My friend at work got Sweetheart an octopus dog toy. Sweetheart came in from being outside all day and laid down in front of my chair. Les was sitting by me and told me to look at what she was doing. She had chomped down on one of the tentacles and was falling asleep with one of them in her mouth. It was so silly looking we had to take a few pics and share them with you all.
It has gotten cooler in Oklahoma and Les set up the electric heater in the living room to break the chill. He walked into the living room today and saw Kitty laying by the heater warming up in front of it. I didn't even notice her. I took the bottom two pictures a few minutes ago and thought they were cute. Kitty loves being warm and cozy by the 'fire'.
It has gotten cooler in Oklahoma and Les set up the electric heater in the living room to break the chill. He walked into the living room today and saw Kitty laying by the heater warming up in front of it. I didn't even notice her. I took the bottom two pictures a few minutes ago and thought they were cute. Kitty loves being warm and cozy by the 'fire'.
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| Kitty warming up by the electric heater |
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| Kitty loves anything warm |
Friday, November 5, 2010
A little more about Debbie
I am writing this per Jennifer's request (see her comment on the blog post before this one). Jennifer wants to know more about Deb, like how we met and how long we were friend's. So, here goes. Below is a picture of Debbie, taken maybe a year or so before she was diagnosed with cancer. She was (it is hard to refer to her in the past tense) was a beautiful person on the inside and the outside.
Debbie and I met at work. I work at Social Security and I take and process claims. I was working in the Oklahoma City office and Debbie came up there for training (she got promoted to a claims representative). We got to talking some because I wanted to transfer to her office because it is smaller, less stressful and closer to my home. I ended up transferring to the Shawnee office, where I work now, and became her mentor once she got out of class. I was her mentor for a little while as is usual and we became friends. She was really smart so she made me look like a smashingly great mentor. :)
Time went by and we just grew close. I guess when you listen to someone's marital problems, stick with them through a nasty divorce and the day to day work grind, you just sort of grow close. Debbie and I are alike in a lot of ways but also different in a lot of ways too. She was athletic and strong, I am not. She was outgoing and made friends easily, I am not and do not. Yet, she loved to read, cross stitch and we shared a similar sense of humor. However, in certain areas she was tentative, like in talking about feelings and confronting people about things that might cause conflict. I am pretty straightforward and like to get things out in the open.
Long story short, I personally think we balanced each other out. I think I helped her be able to talk about feelings more easily with people and she helped me be more outgoing (even though I struggle with this still).
When she was diagnosed with cancer in August 2009, I didn't think anything of staying friends with her. It was and is the most natural thing in the world to me to be there for a friend in need. Her cancer was the nastiest, most aggressive thing I ever saw in my life. She started treatment in Shawnee but her cancer spread to her liver and they could not treat her any longer. Debbie ended up leaving work January 2010 to go to McKinney Cancer Center in Texas but I always made it a point to text her or FB message her almost every day. I never called because she was always so busy running around to treatment. She had her mastectomy in May 2010 and another surgery to remove the breast cancer that recurred on her skin in June 2010 (yes, it was THAT aggressive). I went down to treatment with her for two days around this time and then I went down again for a week in August 2010 (this is when you were introduced to her via this blog).
I knew Debbie was strong and tough but I never knew the extent of this until I went with her in August. By that point she had been battling a horrible chest wound caused by an infection in the incision of her June 2010 surgery. I saw her get that wound treated and I never, ever want anyone to have to go through the absolute torture that I saw. She had to do that 3 times a week (dressing changes) from June 2010 until she died last week to keep the wound from getting infected. In addition to the chest wound, she was also going through the first part of whole brain radiation when I was down there with her (the cancer had spread to her lungs, liver again and brain) and it was affecting her by making her extremely nauseated. However, she was so amazing. While down there we went to a movie, out to eat when she felt like it and shopping at the Coach store outlet and Gap outlet. She just never let cancer stop her. We talked about all kinds of things, serious and silly. That is what I loved about our friendship, we could talk about anything and nothing was ever 'out of bounds' discussion wise.
She would come home to Oklahoma every weekend and would do as much with her three kids as she could. She tried to keep their lives as normal as possible and she did so much with them that many people wouldn't have found the strength to do. An example of this is she would go and watch her 8 year old daughter's soccer games on Saturdays.
The doctor's told Debbie that her cancer had spread too far and that they could not treat her any longer a week before Sweetheart's party. She came home that Friday and I stayed the night with her all that night and for six hours that Saturday evening. She was suffering so much and had to be helped up to the bathroom and back to the couch, etc. But she was an awesome person, never embarrassed for me to help her with what she needed and she was still able to laugh and find joy in things. I saw her again for a little bit last Monday and Tuesday. I went by her house Friday morning and she was asleep. She died in the early morning hours that night.
Her funeral was Tuesday. Les and I had dinner with her husband and her childhood friend last night. It was so hard being in her house and knowing she wasn't ever going to be there again. But, I got to hear some great stories about her from her friend and we got to laugh about how strong and stubborn Debbie was. It was wonderful for me to be able to do that.
I have my ups and downs. I am incredibly sad she is gone. Even though this last year we mainly just texted, I knew she was always there. Since she has been gone I find myself wondering what Debbie would think about certain things that happen at work or books that are coming out and I have to tell myself she is not longer here to ask. I am not angry, just sad that my wonderful friend had to leave us so very soon. I will always miss her but I will be ok because I know she would want us to move on with our lives. However, I am sure in the upcoming months I will have my ups and downs and that is ok. I figure that being this sad meant we had a great friendship and I won't ever forget that.
If any of you have any other questions about my friend, please email me or comment. If you are tired of me talking about her, I understand. I only wrote this because Jennifer asked me these questions and I wanted to share a little more about her. Thank you for asking Jennifer, talking about her makes me feel good. I hope all of you are lucky enough to have a best friend like the one I did.
Jess
Debbie and I met at work. I work at Social Security and I take and process claims. I was working in the Oklahoma City office and Debbie came up there for training (she got promoted to a claims representative). We got to talking some because I wanted to transfer to her office because it is smaller, less stressful and closer to my home. I ended up transferring to the Shawnee office, where I work now, and became her mentor once she got out of class. I was her mentor for a little while as is usual and we became friends. She was really smart so she made me look like a smashingly great mentor. :)
Time went by and we just grew close. I guess when you listen to someone's marital problems, stick with them through a nasty divorce and the day to day work grind, you just sort of grow close. Debbie and I are alike in a lot of ways but also different in a lot of ways too. She was athletic and strong, I am not. She was outgoing and made friends easily, I am not and do not. Yet, she loved to read, cross stitch and we shared a similar sense of humor. However, in certain areas she was tentative, like in talking about feelings and confronting people about things that might cause conflict. I am pretty straightforward and like to get things out in the open.
Long story short, I personally think we balanced each other out. I think I helped her be able to talk about feelings more easily with people and she helped me be more outgoing (even though I struggle with this still).
When she was diagnosed with cancer in August 2009, I didn't think anything of staying friends with her. It was and is the most natural thing in the world to me to be there for a friend in need. Her cancer was the nastiest, most aggressive thing I ever saw in my life. She started treatment in Shawnee but her cancer spread to her liver and they could not treat her any longer. Debbie ended up leaving work January 2010 to go to McKinney Cancer Center in Texas but I always made it a point to text her or FB message her almost every day. I never called because she was always so busy running around to treatment. She had her mastectomy in May 2010 and another surgery to remove the breast cancer that recurred on her skin in June 2010 (yes, it was THAT aggressive). I went down to treatment with her for two days around this time and then I went down again for a week in August 2010 (this is when you were introduced to her via this blog).
I knew Debbie was strong and tough but I never knew the extent of this until I went with her in August. By that point she had been battling a horrible chest wound caused by an infection in the incision of her June 2010 surgery. I saw her get that wound treated and I never, ever want anyone to have to go through the absolute torture that I saw. She had to do that 3 times a week (dressing changes) from June 2010 until she died last week to keep the wound from getting infected. In addition to the chest wound, she was also going through the first part of whole brain radiation when I was down there with her (the cancer had spread to her lungs, liver again and brain) and it was affecting her by making her extremely nauseated. However, she was so amazing. While down there we went to a movie, out to eat when she felt like it and shopping at the Coach store outlet and Gap outlet. She just never let cancer stop her. We talked about all kinds of things, serious and silly. That is what I loved about our friendship, we could talk about anything and nothing was ever 'out of bounds' discussion wise.
She would come home to Oklahoma every weekend and would do as much with her three kids as she could. She tried to keep their lives as normal as possible and she did so much with them that many people wouldn't have found the strength to do. An example of this is she would go and watch her 8 year old daughter's soccer games on Saturdays.
The doctor's told Debbie that her cancer had spread too far and that they could not treat her any longer a week before Sweetheart's party. She came home that Friday and I stayed the night with her all that night and for six hours that Saturday evening. She was suffering so much and had to be helped up to the bathroom and back to the couch, etc. But she was an awesome person, never embarrassed for me to help her with what she needed and she was still able to laugh and find joy in things. I saw her again for a little bit last Monday and Tuesday. I went by her house Friday morning and she was asleep. She died in the early morning hours that night.
Her funeral was Tuesday. Les and I had dinner with her husband and her childhood friend last night. It was so hard being in her house and knowing she wasn't ever going to be there again. But, I got to hear some great stories about her from her friend and we got to laugh about how strong and stubborn Debbie was. It was wonderful for me to be able to do that.
I have my ups and downs. I am incredibly sad she is gone. Even though this last year we mainly just texted, I knew she was always there. Since she has been gone I find myself wondering what Debbie would think about certain things that happen at work or books that are coming out and I have to tell myself she is not longer here to ask. I am not angry, just sad that my wonderful friend had to leave us so very soon. I will always miss her but I will be ok because I know she would want us to move on with our lives. However, I am sure in the upcoming months I will have my ups and downs and that is ok. I figure that being this sad meant we had a great friendship and I won't ever forget that.
If any of you have any other questions about my friend, please email me or comment. If you are tired of me talking about her, I understand. I only wrote this because Jennifer asked me these questions and I wanted to share a little more about her. Thank you for asking Jennifer, talking about her makes me feel good. I hope all of you are lucky enough to have a best friend like the one I did.
Jess
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Wednesday evening
Sweetheart had a bandage change today. She had not really been using her leg as much the last couple of days. Les found out why today. She has a pressure sore on the bottom of one of the paw pads and a small rub wound on the side of one toe (from the toenail rubbing on it). The last open wound has not healed but Les said it looks a little smaller and a little more oblong. Thankfully there is no infection (I was rather worried about that one)
Sweetheart weighed 53.6 pounds. That is great, it means she has gained back the pound she lost when her toe on her good leg became infected.
Sweetheart will have another bandage change the 10th and then will be spayed the 16th. As I have said before, I am not looking forward to her spay as I do not like the fact that she will be experiencing more pain. However, the pain will be short lived and I know spaying is the best thing for her in the long run. It is just hard for me to put her through any more discomfort.
I am glad everyone enjoyed the pictures from Sweetheart's party. I loved reading all of your comments.
I have been having my ups and downs this week since the death of my friend. The funeral was yesterday and tomorrow I will be going over to her house as her husband wants me to pick something of hers out as a keepsake. I think that is so gracious and lovely of him. I have no idea what I will decide on, maybe a book or one of her cross stitch things (both things we loved to do). I am grateful she was my friend and keepsake or no, I will always remember her. I hope you have had or currently do have someone in your life as special of a friend as Debbie was to me and to many others.
Ok, enough sappy talk. I hope everyone is having a good week. I am looking forward to the weekend and hope everyone out there is too.
Talk to you soon.
Jess
Sweetheart weighed 53.6 pounds. That is great, it means she has gained back the pound she lost when her toe on her good leg became infected.
Sweetheart will have another bandage change the 10th and then will be spayed the 16th. As I have said before, I am not looking forward to her spay as I do not like the fact that she will be experiencing more pain. However, the pain will be short lived and I know spaying is the best thing for her in the long run. It is just hard for me to put her through any more discomfort.
I am glad everyone enjoyed the pictures from Sweetheart's party. I loved reading all of your comments.
I have been having my ups and downs this week since the death of my friend. The funeral was yesterday and tomorrow I will be going over to her house as her husband wants me to pick something of hers out as a keepsake. I think that is so gracious and lovely of him. I have no idea what I will decide on, maybe a book or one of her cross stitch things (both things we loved to do). I am grateful she was my friend and keepsake or no, I will always remember her. I hope you have had or currently do have someone in your life as special of a friend as Debbie was to me and to many others.
Ok, enough sappy talk. I hope everyone is having a good week. I am looking forward to the weekend and hope everyone out there is too.
Talk to you soon.
Jess
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Yappy Hour - 10/29
Yappy Hour at Mann's Best Friend was a HIT! Lots and lots of people showed up, with and without their greys, just to meet Sweetheart and to celebrate her recovery. I am still overwhelmed (in a good way) by the response. To stand there and see the store full of fur and human friends because of one greyhound, wow! It doesn't get much better than that. I am also amazed at how many of you follow the blog and how you have faithfully followed each step of her progress.
Sweetheart was a little overwhelmed at first, this being her first time at a meet and greet style of event. She growled and fussed a bit at some of the dogs but as time went on and everything calmed down, she showed her true Sweetheart self. She enjoyed meeting all of her fans, fur and human alike, and gave many of them tail wags and leans on their (human) legs (she is a leaner when she gets in the love zone).
OK everyone, I want a little blog participation. Each picture has a number below it. If your dog is in a picture, post a comment and tell me the name of your dog, his/her age, how long you have had him/her and what you love most about him/her. I would love to have a comment for every picture below.
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| Sweetheart making her debut |
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| #2 (A cuter sunflower have you ever seen?) |
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| Who's that pretty girl, oh yeah, Sweetheart! |
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| #4 |
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| #5 |
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| Fasthound foster Wheat! |
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| Red eyes just in time for Halloween! |
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| Doing the Sweetheart lean! |
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| #6 Wheat is looking into the camera but who is standing beside him? |
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| She is such a pretty girl, don't you agree? |
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| #11 (I know who this is and she is an absolute doll!) |
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| Fasthound foster Peg looking at the camera |
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| #11 (Peg is the black and white girl) |
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| Wheat again (I think) |
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| Pretty Peg! |
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| #15 (Who let that bulldog in here?) |
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| Ready to go home and fall into bed after the big night! |
Thank you to everyone who attended Yappy Hour! I hope everyone likes the pictures. Thank you to Les for taking the time to take the pictures and to post them to the blog for me tonight. Thank you to the person who raised $100 through their change bucket, what a fabulous person you are to do that for Sweetheart and thank you to the person who gave me a donation directly, very sweet. Sweetheart also got a gift of six beautiful, handmade martingale collars. They are so cute and girlie for my little girl. She will be wearing them to each event she attends.
Last but not least, thank you to everyone who have stuck with us these last two and a half months. Les and I appreciate all of your kind words and thoughts. Keep them coming, we love it!
Jess
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