Photo thread - Post your pics of your FEMansion & injured pets!

[merh]

This is my FEMAnsion


Inside my new home.


And this is my terrier, Winston.



Winston is slowly healing and with that collar on, he helps me get in more than 2 channels on my t.v. The only problem is, he won't stay still - he keeps falling off the t.v.

(Just joking :rofl: :rofl: )

[Pool Hall Ace]

1. Oh, look at smooooochable little face!

Glad to see that you and Winston are hanging in there.

And your FEMAnsion is lovely! :hi:

[merh]

4. Ain't he a cutie.

He is doing so much better - I have to get his other leg fixed, but right now, the one that was operated on is healing nicely. We both are hanging in there! :hug:

So glad you love the place. It ain't much, but it gives me shelter and privacy and is more than so many others have. :-)

[KitchenWitch]

13. Glad to hear you are safe

:hi:

[merh]

19. I am safe and taking my baby steps.

I'll find normal again, one day.

It's good to see you - thanks for stopping in to say hello. :hug: :loveya:

[Crazy Guggenheim]

2. Hey merh! Take care.

[merh]

5. Thank you Crazy!

:hug:

[jus_the_facts]

3. adorable puppy.....

....and at least you got a FEMAnsion...so many still in shelters in my area...all the best to you and Winston. :hug:

[merh]

6. I know many who are still in tents, others have been told that it

will be 2 months before they get a trailer - I know I am one of the lucky ones. Thanks for the good wishes. :hi: :hug:

[philosophie_en_rose]

7. Winston looks feisty.

:)

What a sweetheart. I hope he feels better soon. :pals:

[merh]

17. Since his right hip still needs surgery, he causes himself pain

when he tries too hard to be normal. The bones in his hip grind in the joints. :cry: The left leg, the one that has been repaired is doing so much better. I can't wait to get the right one fixed. :-)

He is a fiesty little soul, but the vet said he has a low tolerance for pain. I would too in his situation.

Thanks for your good wishes. :hi: :hug:

[Zuni]

8. I am glad you are doing ok

considering the circumstances

I hope everything will get better soon

:hi:

[merh]

21. I'm doing a lot better than others.

In that regard, I am blessed. I have my FEMAnsion, others are still in tents or living in the remnants of their gutted homes.

Thank you for your well wishes. :hi: :hug:

[Left Is Write]

9. That is the cutest dog ever.

[merh]

23. Not only is he cute, he is a sweet soul.

Both of us are striving to get our footing. He often tries too hard and expects too much too soon, causing himself pain. I sometimes do the same thing. We are learning patience. :hug:

:hi:

[Dangerously Amused]

10. I admire your spirit!

The fact that you are able to keep a sense of humor and perspective in these circumstances speaks volumes to your character. You have my greatest respect.

I am humbled. Truly. Thank you for that blessing.

[JimmyJazz]

15. She is amazing, isn't she? I'm honored beyond belief to have her

call me "friend." Wow. Just wow.

[merh]

26. I am blessed that you have gifted me with your friendship.

:hug: You have been my life line. :pals:

Thank you. :pals: :hug: :loveya:

[merh]

24. Welcome to DU, Dangerously Amused.

:hi: Thank you so much for your kind words. :blush: You give me far too much credit, if you were in my shoes, you would probably be acting the same way. What other options are there?

Everywhere you turn folks are in the same boat or living in worse conditions than I am. Everyone you meet has their own story of survival, destruction and determination. The community shares the same nightmare, but we also share the same determined spirit of survival.

We will rebuild, it just will take us time. Please help us by not letting folks forget that we are out here. :grouphug:

[Dude_CalmDown]

11. My dog's been dead for a few months - does that count as injured?

He was such a nice little dog.

[merh]

16. Sorry that he passed on.

He does look like such a sweetie. Having experienced the close call when Winston was hit by the car, I can only imagine the emptiness you have in your life now that he is gone. :hug:

[Dude_CalmDown]

45. Sorry to kick this thread but...

...I hate not responding to people who respond to me and I've been too busy to stop in for a few days so I'm responding now:

I miss him far more than I'll ever admit anywhere but on the internets. I kind of have a reputation for not giving a shit about anything but he was such a good friend that I think about that little guy all the time. Putting him to sleep wasn't too hard though as he was really suffering near the end and I just couldn't justify keeping him alive any longer. By the end, he had so many problems that it was just painful to look at him. For the last couple of years he was virtually blind and deaf and so he was only really comfortable when he was in the arms of someone whose scent he could recognize or when he was on a pile of my dirty clothing or one of my blankets - which in a really messed up kind of way was really cute.

On edit: Can't believe I forgot to mention the only reason I even responded to this thread in the first place - your dog is so damn cute with that huge collar on. I feel bad he has to wear it but that pic for some reason is just so comical to me. I hope he gets well soon.

[Shell Beau]

25. Is that a bichon? My aunt loves those dogs. She has 2 right now.

[Dude_CalmDown]

46. Yup.

They're such happy little dogs.

[philosophie_en_rose]

37. I'm sorry for your loss.

Your puppy is adorable and sweet. I can tell from his setup that he had a good life.

[Dude_CalmDown]

47. Yeah, he was, and he did. n/t

*

[Kathleen04]

48. Aw

My childhood dog was a bichon. Actually had a dream about her last night..funny how that happens; she's been gone for about 7 years.

[greatauntoftriplets]

12. merh...you have been through hell.

But you have kept your sense of humor through all of this. I salute you for that. Happy you have your FEMAnsion and that Winston is recovering. He is a beautiful dog...those eyes.

[merh]

27. Well hello, greatauntoftriplets! It is so good to see you!

:hug: I hope you and yours are doing well. :loveya:

The lounge lizards have helped me laugh when I needed the laughter and have given me more support than I deserve. Winston and I both are making strides, taking care of him has helped me focus on someone other than myself and that is a good thing.

:hug: :loveya:

[Misunderestimator]

14. Awww..... what a sweet face.

And what a .... mansion... :hug:

[merh]

29. Good morning MisU!

:hi: I hope you are having a good Friday! :hug:

Ain't my Winston a sweetie! :-) So glad you like my place. It's not much, but it gives me back my independence - I was afraid my sister and her husband were going to file adoption papers. :scared: I love them dearly, but it came to a point where I felt like I was 18 and making plans to go off to college - it was weird. :freak:

Have a great day and give NSMA my love! :grouphug: :loveya:

[Shell Beau]

18. He is a cutie!! OMG, I could give him sugars all day!

[merh]

30. He would let you give him sugars all day too.

He is the proverbial lap dog. :-) He just wants to be held, but that is a challenge right now - his left hip is still rather painful. :-(

But he is doing so much better. :hug:

[WCGreen]

20. Now that, Winston satellite link, is freaking Hilarius

[merh]

31. He hates that "elizabethian" collar - but it has helped me keep up

with him. He finds it hard to move too fast with it on, it scraps the ground. So it actually serves many purposes, it keeps him from biting at his stitches and/or his leg when in pain, it keeps him from moving too fast and causing himself pain and it helps with the t.v. reception. ;-)

It is so good to see you, WC! I hope you have a great day. :hug: :loveya:

[miss_kitty]

43. Hey! If Winston gets down about the collar-show him my guy-

From the $350 bath, 1990 or therabouts



Glad to hear you're bucking up there missy!

:hi:

[merh]

44. God Love you, I can't imagine having to take care of a cat in one

of those collars. :scared: That had to be tough.

I'll be sure to show Winston that photo! Thanks! :hi: :hug:

[pitohui]

22. oh poor critter! i hope he gets well soon

i can't post any pix, we actually have sufficient repairs made so we can now live in our real house, it's amazing how quickly you get used to blue roof syndrome, heck, i've even got my own evacuee now, he was stranded out of town for weeks so he's actually just starting on the first steps to see what aid he can get and if his house can be fixed

our pets just think they went on a longer than usual vacation to see the grandparents, they don't know how lucky they are

[merh]

32. Hello there pitohui!

:hi:

Winston is getting better every day. Thanks for the well wishes. :hug:

I am so glad you have been able to make the repairs to be in your house. :hug: How wonderful for you and yours! :bounce:

Blue roof syndrome is an amazing thing, isn't it. I know plenty of folks here who did not have the chance to get the blue roofs before Rita and their houses sustained more damage. Now that they have the blue roofs, they feel safer and are much drier.

I have two other dogs that are still at my sister's. They are being spoiled and pampered, which is a good thing. I am afraid I would not be able to properly take care of the 3 pups at my FEMAnsion. The ground is too littered with shards of glass and debris. I would have to set up a special payment plan with the vet for sure if they all were with me. :crazy:

Take care of yourself and let me know if you I can help you in any way. Just talking to another who is going through this can help. :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

28. Life Is Looking Better.

After the horrible time you've just lived through! I believe that conditions will continue to improve for you ~ merh

[merh]

33. Hello Joani!

It is thanks to you and so many others here that things are as good as they are. Your support and generosity have helped me more than I can ever express - I don't know how I can ever thank you. :hug:

I am blessed to be able to call you friend. :hug: :loveya:

[In_The_Wind]

34. (((((((((merh)))))))))

I wish that the help had never been necessary but I'm glad that your time of need coincided with a time when I could be there for you.
It hasn't always been this way for me. I started over several times when I was young - I don't know if I have the physical strength to do it again. I hope I never have to answer that question.

:loveya:

[merh]

35. I would be dishonest if I told you that I didn't find myself

wishing I had my old life back. Of course, we both know that isn't going to happen, so I have to make the best of what I have now. How fortunate for me that you are in a place to help me and that you have such a generous spirit.

I do know how blessed I am and you have helped me more than you can know. :hug: :loveya:

((((((((((((((((((((((((Joan_Alpern)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[ellie]

36. I have a Winston too!

But he's a large blond tom cat who wakes me up by sticking his paw in my mouth, claws out. I call him my mountain lion. I am glad to see that you guys are ok.

[merh]

38. Your Winston sounds braver than mine ....

but, as loving! :hug:

:hi:

[RevCheesehead]

39. ROFLOL!

Merh, you slay me! :rofl:

Just for you, a picture of the Binky Butt (with Roo supervising):

[merh]

40. Hey Popey!!!!!

So good to see you! :hug:

I am so glad my posts brought a smile to your face. ;-) How are your folks? Are you taking care of yourself & getting your rest?

Thanks for the images of your fluffy loves. They look like characters, which of course is no surprise given their mom. :hug: :loveya:

[Patiod]

41. Great to see Winston - we went into the hospital the same day

He looks like he's on the mend from his accident (I remember you didn't know if he was going to make it or not).

The FEMAnsion is not so exciting, but at least you're okay, Mehr.

Glad you're able to laugh about some things at this point.

[merh]

42. Hello Patiod!

I hope you are doing better after your hospital experience. :hug:

Winston is on the mend, he just has to have the other leg fixed, he is frustrating the heck out of himself trying to be normal with that hip grinding as it does. :-(

My FEMAnsion is so much better than what I had (slab & debris), I am delighted to have it. :-) And you have to laugh, too much around here can get you down if you don't find humor. ;-)

Thanks for your support & concern. :hug: