What is your weather like ... today

[j.w]

Sun is out and shining bright! Made it up to 64 so far. Rain is on the way tho

 

[MitchM]

This is my favorite time of the year fall/winter.

Unfortunately, we're dealing with an injury with one of our dogs, Bear. He was running through the forest and got a 1/2" stick lodged in his throat.
The vet, using ultrasound and mri found a number of pieces lodged in his soft tissues and he is currently in the hospital undergoing evaluation for sepsis.
Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, the estimated bill is between $5k and $7k.
I hate this. We don't have human kids so these dogs are our kids.

I hate this.

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[sissy]

Oh my really sorry to hear and dogs are always a big part of the family and hope he has a speedy recovery .Lets hope the surgery goes good and you doggie son will heal fast to come home to his mommy and daddy .Keeping you in my thoughts along with Bear

 

[addy1]

Aww Mitch, so sorry about your pup. I can totally understand I have spent more than a few pennies on my four legged children.
Best wishes to the recovery of your doggie son. Speedy and good recovery.

 

[Mike in Vermont]

Sorry to hear about your dog, Mitch. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

 

[MitchM]

Thank you guys, the surgeon is giving him a 50/50 chance of survival. We live in a rural area that doesn't have the expertise that the city does, otherwise Bear would have received critical care sooner.
Damn my selfishness for living in a remote area.

 

[MitchM]

The good news is that he is in the best hands that western vet medicine can provide, I believe.
Bear is only 4 years old and very healthy.

 

[Tula]

Awww, MitchM, I'm so sorry to hear of your dog's injury Positive thoughts for his recovery and healing. What type of dogs do you have...I know you said they're large.

 

[addy1]

Thank you guys, the surgeon is giving him a 50/50 chance of survival. We live in a rural area that doesn't have the expertise that the city does, otherwise Bear would have received critical care sooner.
Damn my selfishness for living in a remote area.

Yes it makes issues, but think of what a good life you are giving your pups.
They are happier there than in a tiny city back yard.

 

[addy1]

We are closely watching Matthew, the path is drifting slowly closer to our rentals down in south Florida. Hope it heads out to sea. Assessments after a hurricane hit can be heavy.

 

[sissy]

Let us know how bear is doing as he is just a puppy yet, so that should help him .He is strong .

 

[j.w]

So sorry to hear this about your Bear @MitchM and hope he pulls through this and makes a full recovery. He is young and strong and has the best care so all that works in his favor. He knows also he has much love from you both.

To BEAR

 

[callingcolleen1]

Sorry to hear about your doggy Mitch. Hope he heals fast... I had big vet bill too when Poppy was attacked by coyote. It's terrible. Should get puppy insurance maybe.

 

[callingcolleen1]

It's snowing and raining tonight.... Just a few miles away in the Cypress Hills there is over a foot of snow!!! Help!
Going outside in my nice warm greenhouse for a glass of wine.

 

[callingcolleen1]

Going from bad to worse... Going to Minus 6 Celsius by Thursday. That will be hard frost and most plants will die. All good things come to a end.... At least I have everything in heated greenhouse. But I still need to get guppies. They have plastic dome and heater right now so they should be fine for now.