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| Mumof3 |
Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 12:32:15 PM
I was on my way to go visit Teddie (theoanne) today, when I happened to look down the yard and saw Bear laying in the grass. At first I thought he was dead, but I turned back around to find him with his head up looking at me. I carried him in and called the vet. (After I called Teddie with the sad news) My friend and her husband came over and helped me to get him to the vet. He had been hit by a car, but I have no idea when. He had disappeared yesterday and I did not see him again until this morning. First, he received a quick checking over and a shot of pain killer, then off to another vet for x-rays. He is home now, waiting for tomorrow when it's back to our own vet and a determination of what to do. Poor thing, he is so good. Not a snap or a growl at anyone who tended to him, only whimpering. He is cozied up on a blanket in the family room, with a blanket over his hips to keep them warm. Thankfully, he is resting well and sipping water. Bentley and Rilo are sticking very close to him and keeping him company. How did I get so attached to this dog so fast? I feel just horrible that this happened and I have been in tears all day.
I just keep thinking this is my fault. :(
Karin
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| Phils Ann |
Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 08:58:53 AM
Good for Bear! And, good for you, Karin. Hugs and prayers for both of you.
XO,
Ann
There is a Redeemer. |
| Woodswoman |
Posted - Feb 18 2007 : 6:01:35 PM
Karin-
I am so glad to hear that he is making such good progress. I will continue to keep you and Bear in my thoughts and prayers!
Jennifer |
| Aunt George |
Posted - Feb 18 2007 : 4:31:54 PM
Oh, Karin, I'm so sorry. Bear is such a sweetheart. Healing energies directed your way too. I'm so glad that he is doing so well. What a trooper. You know he will never, ever forget all of the loving care you are giving him!
G
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| Mumof3 |
Posted - Feb 18 2007 : 4:13:40 PM
Bear is improving more and more. He now will take the big step up into the kitchen and is doing better about maintaining his footing in the family room. (We have vinyl tile- talk about slippery! He has to step from rug to rug verrry slooowly. ) His adventure gene must be kicking back in as he will now travel a bit when he's out for a bathroom break. He is becoming more and more a part of our family. I get a lovely, sweet greeting when I get home. We go back to the vet on Tuesday. I will let you know what they say.
Thank you so much for your caring thoughts.
Karin |
| beckels |
Posted - Feb 18 2007 : 3:12:04 PM
Karin - i will keep Bear in my prayers - I am overjoyed that he is getting better and better each day
beckels |
| country lawyer |
Posted - Feb 15 2007 : 1:28:59 PM
Karin, How is Bear doing? And, you?
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
www.ragstoroses.blogspot.com
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| vintagegrl |
Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 2:37:25 PM
Karin,
I was so happy to hear about Bear. I was unable to access the internet for the past few days but he was in my thoughts. Will keep up the healing thoughts and prayers for your beloved Bear.
J |
| Phils Ann |
Posted - Feb 13 2007 : 04:10:38 AM
Karin, that's such good news!
Ann
There is a Redeemer. |
| shelle |
Posted - Feb 12 2007 : 6:35:39 PM
I am so glad he is getting better!
Shelle
http://janzenfamilyjournal.blogspot.com/ |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Feb 12 2007 : 12:42:21 PM
Hooray for Bear! He really is a trooper. And Hooray to you for being there for him!
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Feb 12 2007 : 11:42:26 AM
Today's update- I started yesterday slinging him to get him up and out. It does work well, Kathy!! He spent some time on the back deck getting a bit of sunshine and seemed perfectly content. (We are delightfully warm today!) He is trying more and more to get himself up into a sitting position, so it's easier to maneuver him into trying to walk. He is such a trooper.
Thanks for checking up on him, everybody! Farmgirls are the best! :)
Karin
Oh- he's taking prevacox for pain. And liquid vitamins with calcium and an antibiotic! |
| country lawyer |
Posted - Feb 12 2007 : 11:35:42 AM
Karin, I'm back in town and couldn't wait to hear how Bear is doing. Better and better every day, I hope. Please keep us updated.
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
www.ragstoroses.blogspot.com
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| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Feb 12 2007 : 06:37:47 AM
I am glad to read good news about Bear. I'm keeping you both in my thoughts today.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| EnchantedWoodsGirl |
Posted - Feb 11 2007 : 5:37:38 PM
I am sorry to hear about Bear but will be praying for a quick recovery. When my shepherd needed help to maneuver I found that taking a beach towel and folding it into a sort of long sling that I could put under her belly in front of her back legs enabled me to help lift her without breaking my back (she is 100# dog). The towel was a real back saver and the prednisone she is on has helped tremendously also- What is Bear on for pain. I know metacam works really well.
Hugs to both of you!
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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| simpler1773 |
Posted - Feb 11 2007 : 11:06:44 AM
It must be so hard for you to watch Bear but it sounds like things are looking up! ((hugs)) and prayers.
~Ricki~
You can't pour anything out of an empty vessel, take care of yourself! |
| Luzy |
Posted - Feb 11 2007 : 09:38:38 AM
Oh Karin, I just read about this and I'm so sorry for you and Bear. But there are encouraging signs for your baby. I'll for sure keep you in my prayers. Bless your hearts! Big Giant hugs commin' your way! Lu
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Feb 11 2007 : 09:21:11 AM
Karin - I am sending tons of prayers and hugs your way! It is very hard to watch an animal suffer. That is why I have two kids in the kitchen - it woul d break my hear not to do all that I could. The boys and I will place you in our healing circle and know that the best will be on it's way.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Feb 11 2007 : 08:51:45 AM
karin .. i'm so very sorry to hear about your beloved pet .. i so hope he will be o.k. it is amazing how close we can become to our critters. be sure to let us all know how he is doing~ xo
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Feb 11 2007 : 07:14:56 AM
im so sorry also. How can people dop that? Your both bin my prayers.
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| shelle |
Posted - Feb 10 2007 : 10:31:21 PM
Aww poor Bear!! I am so sorry this happened to him. I will say prayers for him and for you too.
Take Care
Shelle |
| Tracey |
Posted - Feb 10 2007 : 11:09:40 AM
Glad to hear he's feeling a bit better, Karin 
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| Mumof3 |
Posted - Feb 10 2007 : 11:05:41 AM
Today has been a very good day. bear has maneuvered himself out of his crate and is scooting on the floor to get where he wants to go. ALSO- no worries on the bathroom end- we have taken himout twice and he has done just fine! Thank goodness. I have been praying so hard for him. I'm sure that the pain medication he's on is allowing him to move better, but all in all, any movement will help him get stronger.
I will keep you posted!
Karin |
| Annab |
Posted - Feb 09 2007 : 4:57:38 PM
i'm happy your Bear is alive but burdened as well aboutnhis prognosis.
As I'm sure you may know, they do make diapers and special wheel chairs for dogs in these types of conditions. It all depends on the owner's commitments.
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| Tracey |
Posted - Feb 09 2007 : 08:49:23 AM
(((hugs))) to you and Bear! Yes, God does hear our prayers on behalf of our critters; after all, He created them, too!
(Please don't think that the driver may have just left him; I've seen dogs run after being hit and end up blocks away before being found. My own dog did the same thing after running out after a car one afternoon;she was kenneled, but would scale the six foot fence.)
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| Phils Ann |
Posted - Feb 09 2007 : 08:41:32 AM
Oh Karen, that's so hard. But it does sound as if Bear's nerve can work! Whew. I'm sending you a cyberhug and prayers.
XO,
Ann
There is a Redeemer. |
