Guest greybookends Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 (edited) Bill is at the E vet having Surgery. Lee came and got me out of Church this evening. We may never know exactly what happened. No one else is hurt or has a mark on them. Bill however is having his tail amputated, he has a 3-4 inch gash in his neck that goes clean through the muscle, the surrounding tissue is all tore up and he has a large skin tear on his side. He is going to be fine but will need time to heal and recover. Bill is so meek and mild. Anyone who has ever met him can tell you what a sweetie he is. After I got over the initial shock and calmed down I placed him in Gods care. I asked God to keep him safe and to provide a way to pay the bill. The Evet won't do anything without 80% up front tonight and the balance in the morning when I pick him up. God provided! Please keep Bill in your prayers for a quick and uneventful recovery. God is good. **UPDATE 2/18** Bill is through his surgery. I was a little upset with the vets officer because no one called me I called them around 3 this morning. I understand the vet had to go straight into surgery with another dog, but he didn't have to call me, someone else could have done so just to let me know everything is alright and not leave me wondering all night why it is taking so long. ( deep breathe) He is fine. I have to pick him up between 7 and 7:30am. I have to feed the rest of the gang get dressed and drive to Wilmington and get him. I just wanted to update. I will update again when he gets home. On a side note. The good hard soaking rain those of us in the draught stricken south have been praying for arrived right at morning turnout time and the gang won't go out! BUT I DON'T CARE!!! IT'S RAINING!!! Like I said before God is good! ** UPDATE 10:50** We are home. Bill has 22 stapeels in his neck on the surface, I don't know how many internal to repair the neck muscle. he has 15 in his side and he has 5-6" of a 22" tail left. He is pretty beat up. His tail was degloved and the best thing for a quick recovery was to just amputate the tail. We went to my vet afteer leaving the EVet She gave me a bag of IV fluids to administer at home since I can do it and Bill will be more relaxed at home. He is on 750 mg Cephalexin every 8 hours, 75 mg Rimadyl twice daily and 150 mg of Tramodol every 8 hours. He is resting comfortably right now. I will get him up in a little while to get him to go outside. I have my sons old room set up as a hospital room and have Dhs laptop set up for something to do while I set with him. I justt need to get him to drink some water. Thank you for all thee prayers and I ask that you keep them coming. They are working. Here are some pictures. If you have a week stomach don't look. Edited February 21, 2008 by greybookends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 OMG...I am so sorry. Sending my many prayers. 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...
monte_gracie Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Oh, no. Poor Bill. I'll be sending lots of prayers and healing light his way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 He'll be OK Lori. for you and :dogcookie for Bill. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VelvetEars Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 That's so scary....glad to hear that God has provided, and he'll be ok! Much healing energy coming your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest goddessgina Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 OMG! I'm glad he's going to be ok. I bet you were freaked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mom2Gr8dawgs Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Oh no, Lori! You and Bill are in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Oh how awful. I hope he will be ok. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I'm sorry Bill is having to go through this. He will be fine. You need me, you holler! 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...
iluvgreys Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 OMG. Did he have access to the outside when this happened? Maybe he was attacked by a raccoon? Prayers for his complete recovery. Poor fella... Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximum Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Oh no, poor sweet Bill...white light and gentle healing thoughts being sent Quote My boys, together again... A hui hou kakou, my loves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyhoundbaby Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Yes, God is good and I'll include you and Bill in my prayers tonight. Please do post with an update... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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2hounds Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I'm so sorry Lori, I hope Bill feels much better in the morning and is on his way to a full recovery. Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Greytlady94 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Sending prayers for Bill. 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 Winterwish Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Oh no! Sending prayers and all good thoughts out to sweet Bill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest hannahmom Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Sending good thoughts for your Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I have Bill on my prayer list. Please keep us posted when you can. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest laceyj Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 How awful! Sending prayers for you and Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Prayers for you and Bill. Be strong, and feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Oh no. Glad he is done with surgery at least, and sending prayers for easy healing (and easy bill paying -- know how you feel about that). 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...
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