Pupdate

[SallyMander]

Well, we dropped little Simon off at the hospital this afternoon... they need to do some blood work and keep him overnight before the surgery tomorrow. Then they need to keep him for observation for 24 hrs afterwards, so the soonest he can come home is Thursday afternoon. :(

I am sitting here feeling very blue. I know how much he hates his crate, and now he's alone and scared in a little cage. The docs have all been wonderful, and i know they'll treat him well, but still...

Anyway, we should hear early tomorrow afternoon how the procedure went. I will keep you updated. Thanks SO much for all the vibes and hugs... you all are the best. :grouphug:





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[hippywife]

1. All the best to you

and little Simon, sweetie. Hope everything turns out well and you have him happy and healthy for many, many years to come. :loveya:

[SallyMander]

3. Thanks sweetie

That's what we're hoping! :hug:

:loveya:

[TZ]

2. Poor little guy

My sis had a dog with a serious heart murmur that the vets said was a hole in his heart and was inoperable and gave him 7 or 8 years..well somehow the hole closed and the heart murmur disappeared he is now a fairly healthy 12 year old doggie...So maybe your pup will do well too..:hug:

[SallyMander]

4. Wow, what an amazing story!

I'm so glad that your sister's dog has had such an unexpectedly long life. :)

Thanks for the hopeful story! :hug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

5. Hugs for you and Simon...

:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

How's Elmo doing? It seemed like they were starting to bond...

[SallyMander]

6. Thanks GoG

Elmo has actually seemed really bummed this afternoon... he's been pacing a lot and sniffing all over... maybe he is looking for Simon? :(

Iza brought Elmo out for some errands this afternoon because he said Elmo seemed down. Then i just took him down to the dog park, so now he's snoozing. I do think he misses his new little brother though!

:hug: :loveya: :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. My dear SallyMander...

Aw...

That picture never fails to get me...

I'm sure he will do well...

But of course you miss him, right now...

Maybe the vet gave him something to help him be calm?

I look forward to hearing how well he did!

:hug:

[SallyMander]

11. Thanks Peggy!

I'd gotten used to having him around already... the house seems very quiet! :(

Not sure if they've given him anything yet... i just hope he's not too stressed.

:hug:

[Richardo]

8. Thanks for keeping us up to date, Sally

:hug:

[SallyMander]

12. Thanks for letting me vent!

I'm all alone at home and just sort of stewing... you all are angels for humoring me. :) :hug:

[PeaceNikki]

9. Poor wittle guy.

:(

Sending him all the vibes I can muster. :hug:

[SallyMander]

13. Thanks Nikki!

With all these lounge vibes he just HAS to do ok! :) :hug:

[lost-in-nj]

10. more vibes and hugs

for Simon

and you and Iza


:hug:






lost

[SallyMander]

14. Awww, that picture is teh cuteness

Tiny bear!!! :loveya:


Thanks for the hugs, lost :hug: :hug: :hug:

[huskerlaw]

15. Vibes for Simon!

I know it's a horrible feeling to leave a pet at the vet's. I was a mess when I took Kyra in to be spayed and that's not even a major surgery!

But think of it this way: If Simon hadn't found you when he did, his story would be much, much different. You're doing the very best thing for him.

He's probably not very happy right now, but this surgery is giving him the chance at a happy and long life. So spend this time thinking of ways you can spoil him when he gets home! ;)

[SallyMander]

16. Thanks so much for your post, huskerlaw

That's an excellent bit of (needed) perspective :)

I'm glad we have the opportunity to help him (hopefully)... it is costing an arm and a leg, but i believe once you take in an animal you are responsible for their well-being. And his condition was something that could have worsened very abruptly, so i know this is the right decision.

I've already been thinking about the spoiling! :D He is totally in love with Elmo's bed (see the photo above, haha), so once he gets home i think he should get one of his very own. :)

:hug:

[lizziegrace]

17. There are students and docs in the wards until midnight

then back by 7am. The techs love to talk to and play with the dogs when they can, especially a cute little guy like Simon.

:hug:

[SallyMander]

18. Oh, that's good to know!

Our 4th-year student already said that the whole cardiology ward is in love with him... she said during his appt yesterday they were letting him run around in the hallway and he had at least 8-10 treats because everyone wanted to give him one! :rofl:

I know they'll treat him well, and his prognosis is good if all goes well, i'm just a worrywart about my "babies" :)

Hope you're doing well lg! :hug: :loveya: :hug:

[lizziegrace]

19. He'll be so spoiled when he gets home...

;)

I don't blame you about worrying. My dog had two surgeries there and my friend was the surgeon and I still worried...

:hug:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

20. Aww Sally

:hug: :loveya:

Simon is in the best of hands and hearts. I'm sure all will go well :)

Vibes for you and Simon by the bushel :bounce:

[SallyMander]

21. Thanks sweetie

I sure hope you're right... i am *thoroughly* attached to him at this point...

I had last talked to my dad when we were first "fostering" Simon. I was filling him in yesterday, and he said "oh, no -- who's going to adopt a puppy with that sort of condition?" I just said "ummm....." and he started laughing. "You're keeping him, aren't you???" :rofl:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

22. Sound like there's a history of this ;)

Dad knew just by the "umm" :D

A wonderful history to have :hug:

[SallyMander]

25. Hehee.... it's true

I am a notorious sucker... i even have a guinea pig that needed its eye removed, so he had surgery (way cheap compared to the pup!). So now i have a guinea pig with one eye and a head tilt... i get a lot of ribbing from friends over this. ;)

:hug:

[redwitch]

23. Awww! He is really sweet!

I hate leaving my kitties at the vet, always feel so great when I get them home! Good luck to the little guy!

[SallyMander]

24. Thanks redwitch!

He is a sweetie, and smart too! He just wants to be in our laps all day, so i know he's not a happy camper right now. :(

It'll be great to get him home though! :hug:

[redwitch]

28. Hang in there Mom!

:-)

[Darth_Kitten]

26. Dogspeed to Simon......

:hug:

Take care.

[SallyMander]

27. Thank you!

:hug:

[fizzgig]

29. i'm sorry you're feeling blue, sweetie

:hug: for all of you

[SallyMander]

30. Thanks honey

Did you talk to your mama yet? She was looking for you :D

:hug:

[Lil Missy]

31. I'll keep him, and you, in my thoughts.

I think he's an adorable pup.

Can I have him? :-(

[SallyMander]

35. Thanks again Missy!

There are many scruffy little rascals who would love to go home with you -- unfortunately this one is taken :D

:hug:

[Lil Missy]

42. Okay. If you insist.

I do have a similar scruffy little beast camping out next to me right now. :D

He'll follow me to bed soon too. I just adore his hairy little ass. :)

[Critters2]

32. Continuing to administer vibes!

[SallyMander]

36. Aww, cutest smilie evah!

Thanks mycritters! :hug:

[JeffR]

33. Fingers crossed here for Simon. And I'll have our dogs cross their paws.

:grouphug:

[SallyMander]

37. Heehee -- that would be a good trick!

What kind of dogs do you have?

:hug:

[JeffR]

41. A beagle and a big 9-month old mix

Neither one of them are very obedient, but I'll bet I can get them to do the paw crossing if I wave the right food incentive around a little.;-)

[Longhorn]

34. I so hope this works for him!

No wonder you bonded so quickly -- what a darling face! I'm sending him my best! :hug:

[SallyMander]

38. Thanks Longhorn!

He's smart too, and such a love -- he really seems like the perfect pup. I mean, of course he's chewed up newspapers, and pooped on the floor, etc, but this is to be expected. ;)

I was so glad to see your good news thread! How are you feeling? :hug:

[Longhorn]

55. I'm feeling great!

My second round of chemo begins in the morning so I may not be feeling so great this weekend and the beginning of next week but I'll get better each day that passes.

Thanks for asking! :hug:

[Robeson]

39. My thoughts are with you and Simon....

...please let us know how the surgery goes...:hug: :grouphug:

[SallyMander]

40. Thanks Robeson!

I think i'll hit the sack now and try to stop stressing... i'll let you know what i hear tomorrow!

:hug:

[Biscottiii]

43. Just had to log on to to say Sending Massive Vibes to Sweet Simon!

I've been reading your progress. Can't believe it was only such a short while ago we were all admiring his adoption pic with the blurred waggy tail. I just KNEW Simon would be a perfect, furfect fit!

Hoping it all goes smoothly and he's back with You Guys & his Big Brudda Elmo really soon. I will be sending positive vibes all day tomorrow!!!

[SallyMander]

48. Thank you so much Biscottiii!

What a sweet post to find this morning. I am trying to keep busy and not spend every moment wondering what's going on over at the vet hospital... but it's hard!

Thanks again :hug:

[Crabby Appleton]

44. Good vibes

for you and Simon!

[SallyMander]

49. Thanks Crabby!

We should have another pupdate in a few hours :)

:hug:

[stuntcat]

45. kick because

'cause we're watching out for news :7

[SallyMander]

50. Thanks stuntcat

You're teh cutest :D

News hopefully early this afternoon... i'll keep you updated! :hug:

[BarenakedLady]

46. He's in my thoughts today.

:hug:

[SallyMander]

51. Thanks BNL

It's great to think of the thoughts coming from all over the country! :hug:

[xchrom]

47. for simon

Dear God, you have given us care over all living things; protect and bless the animals who give us companionship and delight, make us their true friends and worthy companions. Amen.



Dear God, protect and bless all beings that breathe, keep all evil from them, and let them sleep in peace. Amen.
--Albert Schweitzer, "Memoirs of Childhood and Youth"


Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless this pet. By the power of your love, enable it to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.
--Franciscan prayer


Simon, may you be blessed in the name of the Holy One who created you, and may you and SallyMnder enjoy life together and care for one another in peace.


Healing and transforming God, your love knows no boundaries, and in your sight every life is precious; look with compassion on Simon, and make us your agents of healing in a broken world. Amen.


God of the universe, be present with this your creature. Bless Simon and SallyMander who cares for him, now and always. Amen.


May God, who heals the sick, defends the vulnerable, cares for the poor, and liberates all creation from suffering and injustice, bring us all to that peaceable kingdom when all creatures shall live in harmony and all suffering shall be transformed into joy. Amen.

[SallyMander]

52. Thanks xchrom

:hug:

[FloridaJudy]

53. For Simon

'Cuz everybody needs a hug sometimes. I'll keep him in my thoughts.

[SallyMander]

54. Aww, thanks FloridaJudy

It's so nice to have all the support (and distraction!) here. :hug:

[ThomCat]

56. I hope everything goes well for Simon.

I hope to meet him someday and get some doggy slobber on my face. :)

[Biscottiii]

57. Thomcat, Sallymander posted another thread with the update

Sweet Simon is sounding great! So look for the other thread, okay?

[ThomCat]

58. Thank you.

:)