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we'll play it by ear.      

got there  by 8.   Was called to pick her up 1:45  .  This is about it.  it's   7 something.   I had to lift her out of the vehicle.  NO jumping of any kind.  Help her get in the one step inside here.    Her pile of stuff is just inside the door,  well,  everything is just inside the door…as,  inside    is just  inside.   She lay down.    I helped her up and out door and we walked,  one single step at a time  to the Curry House to feed Goats at 5.   On leash.   She stood ,   took a few steps  into the corridor,   came back and stood.   Finished,  we walked back one single step at a time,  helped her in and she's been as above since.    They sent her home with medication to keep her like this.    2 or 3 times a day as needed.   The playing by ear….  This is probably also part due to the anesthetic of surgery and also,  she is in pain.   And,  so we go.        Oh, Minnow….I wish we didn't need to do this……..

   

 

 

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19 responses to “more than either of us imagined”

  1. Deb G Avatar

    It’s hard to see them so lethargic…sending love to both of you.

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  2. deb Avatar
    deb

    It’s a difficult act of love, but the alternative of an unplanned litter of puppies is much harder. I don’t know what that “send home” drug is, but I wish they had it for people. This too will pass and she won’t hold any of it against you and it looks as if she’s sharing your calm and patience.

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  3. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Ditto. This will pass. She is safe. And she knows that she iseing cared for. All will be well.

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  4. dee Avatar

    Taking things one step at a time is a great lesson for this trump2.0 era. The pain in every movement. The wanting to lie down and sleep.
    I know it’s hard for Minnow now (and for you), but she really will be fine.

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  5. Beth from Still Life Pond Avatar
    Beth from Still Life Pond

    As others have said… It takes time to heal and the pain meds will help her rest. Some gentle slow days for both of you… (((Minnow))) (((grace)))

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  6. Tina Avatar
    Tina

    Praying that by the end of the week she’ll be running around like nothing happened. But for today .. lots of R and R. 😘

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  7. Dana Avatar

    Poor Minnow. Its hard to watch animals suffer, but….

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  8. Jude Avatar
    Jude

    She’ll be fine. Like all of us .

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  9. Nancy Avatar

    Grace~ Sending hugs and gentle pats to the two of you. I’m confident that she will be okay after a bit of healing. All of these many years later, I don’t recall any of my dogs being ‘down’ for too long.

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  10. Yvette Avatar

    Minnow…..healing huis
    You too Grace
    Love

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  11. grace Forrest Avatar

    especially her….her energy level so extreme

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  12. grace Forrest Avatar

    they do…have it for people.
    Already she wants just that we are ok.
    dear her

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  13. grace Forrest Avatar

    it all comes at the same time…a wave of kinds of pain…confusion and as you say….things will work through

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  14. grace Forrest Avatar

    its
    Friday now….she is losing patience with this slow
    business

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  15. grace Forrest Avatar

    she needs to be On Leash 10-14 days…NO running, jumping, stair climbing, swimming
    Running and jumping are who she IS.
    but its once in a lifetime I keep saying

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  16. grace Forrest Avatar

    friday
    she’s doing so great…
    TRYing to understand what’s happening

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  17. grace Forrest Avatar

    I don’t either. But they are ADAMANT 10-14 days on leash…even all online info

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  18. grace Forrest Avatar

    we
    Receive, Yvette

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