Guest RooMomma Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 (edited) Hi everyone. Its been a terrible day here. Roo and I were supposed to go to a greyhound hike and picnic today, but I was awake with insomnia until 5 am and decided I wasn't up for it. Well I should have just gotten up and gone to the picnic. I did get up around 8:30 to open the back door so the dogs could go in and out. When I woke up at 11:30, Teddy was standing there next to the bed, wagging his tail, with blood all over one side of him. Woke me up very fast. There was a dog fight that I somehow didn't hear. The blood on Teddy was actually Roo's. Roo is at the emergency vet right now undergoing surgery to clean out, debride, and close up a huge wound on his left shoulder. I feel absolutely sick. He also has puncture wounds on his head. Teddy has some patches of hair ripped out, and a cut above his eye that could use a couple stitches. It will heal ok without them, though. They must have fought over a squirrel sighting. The carpets are covered in blood, you can see the trail Roo took. He came in from outside, and came to my room and stood there next to my bed. He didn't make a sound, so I never woke up. Then he went into another room and lay on the bed, the comforter is full of blood. Then he went to his crate. All that bedding is bloody, too. I'm just beside myself. Roo will be able to come home this evening. Who knows how many staples/stitches will be holding him together. If you could send poor Roo-Roo some healing thoughts, I'd really appreciate it. He is such a sweet soul. He limped into the emergency vet waiting room, wagged his tail, and went up to the nearest person for lovies. The staff fell in love with him immediately. I was able to go back to the run to say goodbye to him. I can see the pain in his eyes, but he doesn't let out a sound. This is going to be a damn long day, waiting for him to be able to come home. I've done two loads of bloody laundry, and I'm now going out to buy Teddy a muzzle. Roo has his track muzzle. They won't be allowed out unsupervised without them from now on. Here is the before picture. I'll post an after pic when Roo gets home. Edited July 24, 2007 by RooMomma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 I am so sorry to hear what happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 I am so sorry. Poor Roo & Teddy. Sending prayers & healing thoughts for both your babies, and hugs for you. :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 It looks awful, but I've seen that kind of wound up close and personal. One of the hounds at Sandy Paws got caught on the stair railing and ripped his side open. I was holding GIJenn's sweatshirt over it as she was preparing gauze pads. We got him to an emergency vet and they put in a couple of layers of stitches. He healed up fine and so will Roo. for all of you. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Poor boy! How frightening for all of you....hugs to you both and hope he heals quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Good grief! Prayers for everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 to you, Roo and Teddy. It can happen so very very fast, and the hounds that are truly injured are so stoic. I know when Stepper degloved his leg, he never made a sound, I just saw the blood, was checking paws/pads for blood, pulled his leg out and saw the skin missing, two surgeries later, he is fine, but it is very scarey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 (edited) Oh, that's awful, I'm so sorry! Sending good vibes he mends up well, he sounds like such a good boy. Edited July 22, 2007 by SoulsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Yeeks, what a nasty scare! It does look *urp* but should heal just fine. Hugs and best wishes for easier times ahead. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Goodness, I'm so sorry. What a shocking way to wake up. Lots of prayers and healing thought that Roo feels better and heals up quickly and painlessly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 OUCH, poor Roo! Sending lots of healing thoughts and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Poor kid... I hope he heals soon... Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Their thin skin always tears sooooo badly. Luckily hounds are good healers! Hugs to you, Roo, and Teddy! Hope he's on the mend and back to his oldself in no time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WarmheartedPups Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 From my Roo to your Roo.....hoping he will feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Poor Roo and poor Teddy also, they were probably both really scared. Sending prayers for good healing. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LuckyGrey Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Hope Roo heals quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Sending prayers for a speedy recovery. I am so sorry! Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytexplorer Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Hoping your mends quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Ouch! Poor Roo. Sending healing thoughts. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Ouch. it looks like a nasty Cut . Poor Roo . Ear-Scriches and a Cookie can make things better ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Just now seeing this and sending speedy healing prayers to Roo! :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SquanHound Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I am hoping that Roo is feeling better this morning and heals quickly!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rosebudd Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 poor guy hopw he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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