Sloane, day 5 post amputation
With every passing day I get a little more of my boy back. His happy little face waking me up in the morning even though he has on a muzzle and a satellite dish that energetically smashes into my face ribs perhaps my feet. All that matters is that he is there to greet the day and I will gladly except the little love nudges in the morning.
As I write I am reminded that I am in a little bit of a learning curve on how to get him into my SUV, yes it is lifted and yes the tires are also not small. So as I hoist my 100 lb baby into the back while in a dress and heels ready for work I accidentally apply to much pressure to his amputation and it starts to bleed. Thankfully the blood is turama blood from the bruising and I only have two miles to Vet Doggie Day Care, where one of his favorite people Kara greets us and takes Sloane in too clean him up. I was feeling like the epitome of a heel for hurting my boy the rest of the way to work.
Once at work I pull out my chair, there sits a gift. A little book the title “What Dogs Teach Us”, and there is an inscription from my giver that put a smile on my face for the rest of my day…April, thank you! This kind act made my day I am so thankful to have you in my life and blessed to have you with in an arms reach 5 days a week lots of love to you. When I read your note it brought tears to my eyes, and reaffirmed how blessed I am to have amazing friends. Thank you for your friendship and support. Sloane and I sat down and read the book together this evening
July 18th, 2013 at 2:54 am
Sloane is so handsome. I am partial to Dobermans having had one.
What a blessing a good friend is at times like this and such a special gift.
I’m sure Sloane knows you didn’t mean to make him bleed and it is incredibly awkward to figure out the best way to lift and move them It’s even harder for those of you that have larger dogs. I know they make portable stairs just for dogs to get in and out of vehicles. Maybe someone on here has used them.
Keep on the great road to recovery!
Luanne and Shooter
July 18th, 2013 at 9:47 pm
Thank you for the nice words. Is funny that you mention the stairs I am acatually going to a friends to try hers.
Cheers
Dari and Slaone
July 18th, 2013 at 3:21 am
Such a lovely update……the kind that puts “good” tears on your cheeks!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, that photo of Sloane!! He is such a beautiful boy! And very smart being able to read that book!
You have a lovely friend and her ki dness to you, clearly reflects what a special soul you are! Bur we could already tell that just by the love and care you show Sloane:-)
As far as getting Sloane i to a vehicle, I had to borrow a very “low” car as there was no way I could get Happy Hannah (A somehwat overweight Bull Mastiff) into my “taller” vehicle.. Now, withnthe helpof a ramp and a trail of cookoes, she’ll get into the side with a door. Soooooooppp, does, April have a lower car??
Glad to know that Sloane is doing g brilliantly….and clearly, so is mom! Good job!
Salky and Happy Hannah
July 18th, 2013 at 9:49 pm
Thank you for the love, you emulate amazing positivity and we soooo much appreciate your support and kind words and sound advice.
Cheers
Dari and Sloane
July 18th, 2013 at 1:23 pm
Aww I know how scary and upsetting that had to have been, I’m so sorry. Some folks keep a t-shirt and a wad of cotton (i.e., sanitary napkin works too!) over the incision site to prevent accidents like that. No biggie though, he’ll be all healed up in no time.
As for the book, that is so sweet. You are so fortunate to be surrounded by good people who GET IT, know what I mean? If you’d like to review it for our Amazon blog, just holler, we’d love to hear your thoughts.
Many hugs to you and Sloane, glad that he’s doing better as each day passes.
July 18th, 2013 at 9:50 pm
Thank you for the tips!!! I will stock a bag for him, and I woudl love to write a review for the Amazon blog! Where do I find the link 🙂 ?
Cheers
Dari and Sloane
July 13th, 2014 at 1:48 am
Thank you for your continued support!!!
We’d love to hear an update about Sloane….