Fiona3 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Glad to hear that Emmy is in such good health. Although the news on her eyes is not what we had hoped, I can't think of a better home and family to help her thru this situation. May Emmy have a calm and gentle adjustment period. Hugs to you as well - it's been a stressful day. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ArtysPeople Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Please keep us updated as Emmy and the rest of the crew learn to adjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I'm so very glad she doesn't have cancer Judy. The blindness, well that you can deal with. your Emmy will be with you and that is all that matters. She can do this with you. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Having the answer is knowing the path. Kisses and hugs to sweet Emmy and may her path continue to be lighted by her loving family.... Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill419 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Judy, she will learn to use her sense of smell more. You had to see the way she was smelling Ladybug in Dr. Blackburn's waiting room. She knew there was another greyhound there. Quote PRINCESS ANGELS: SUSIE (BANDIT SUE) 3/26/1991-5/13/2006, TIPPER (MPS KRISTINA) 7/23/1999-2/4/2008, LADYBUG (BB'S LADYBUG) 5/19/2005-7/9/2008, HAPPY 12/2000-10/9/2013, RICHY (DON L RICHY RICH) 11/5/2002-5/17/2015, DARREN 9/24/2005-3/2/2017, TUCKER (AWESOME ABILITY) 12/29/2004-12/4/2017, BUG (BB'S DANCING BUG) 5/19/2005-11/17/2018, Dee (KIOWA DIANDRA) 10/9/2007-6/20/2022, Buddy (PJ PLUTARCH) 11/21/2013-9/8/2023) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 no cancer Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndlover Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Thinking of you and Emmy. I am sure that she will adjust better and quicker than you think. I am so glad that it wasn't anything more serious though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreddyZodiak Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I am sorry to hear that her sight is gone I remember how upset I was when Freddy lost his sight but, like others have said, it is harder on you than it is on her! There is a lot of good advice on ways to help her adjust and I am sure that she will adapt very quickly! Sending lots of hugs to you and your pup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I am sorry about the blindness but glad that she is otherwise healthy. I am sure it will take a bit of adjusting but she will be fine. She's in good hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 The poor lil' peanut. I imagine that Emmy will adapt amazingly quickly and will surprise you a lot. So relieved that her internal organs are fine and no signs of cancer. 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...
Newgreymom Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I'm sorry about the diagnosis, but thrilled to here she is in perfect health otherwise. She will adjust quickly and she will know how loved she is!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I'm sorry that she has lost her sight, but I know she will adjust. I'm sure you will receive a lot of tips on how to make the adjustment easier for her. I think a bell on Andy's collar sounds like something that would be helpful since they are so close. When my Sami went blind, I started wearing more perfume because I thought it would make it easier for her to find me. She probably didn't appreciate that since their sense of smell is so strong anyway. Sami was also deaf though, so I wanted to be sure that she knew I was around. She went deaf and then blind in her senior years. I look forward to hearing updates on sweet Emmy. I know she will be fine with all the love she has in her home. Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Oh crap!! Judy, I am so sorry to hear this but I KNOW how much love is in that house. Em will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosterFlunker Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I am so sorry Emmy lost her sight. At least she is healthy and no big C. She will adjust in time I am sure with your love and patience. Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 She will adapt quickly. It's sad, but it's not life-threatening. Your girl gets to stay with you and be surrounded by the love and devotion that you and Mike will continue to shower on her. It must be a real relief to know what you're dealing with now... and to know for sure what it ISN'T, that it's not what we always dread it's going to be. I will continue to keep Emmy in my thoughts! Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Hugs to everyone.....I bet with all her siblings help she will acclimate quickly!! Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 (edited) I'm very relieved to hear Emmy if fine otherwise...and I'm sure she will LOVE her basketbellball!! Sending prayers that she is adjusts well to her loss of sight. A healthy pack and good owners like you and Mike can make all the difference for her. Remember...blind dogs see with their heart I cannot see you Mommy, when you cuddle me so near. And yet I know you love me, it's in the words I hear. I cannot see you Daddy, when you hold me by your side But still I know you love me when you tell me so with pride. I cannot see to run and play out in the sun so bright For here inside my tiny head it's always dark as night. I cannot see the treats you give when I am extra good But I can wag my tail in Thanks just like a good dog should. "She cannot see. The dogs no good" is what some folks might say "She can't be trained, she'll never learn She must be put away." But not you, Mom and Daddy You know that it's alright Because I love you just as much as any dog with sight. You took me in, you gave me love and we will never part Because I'm blind with just my eyes, I see you in my heart. Sherrill Wardrip Edited June 17, 2008 by KennelMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 How very bizarre ... but how wonderful that the rest of her is HEALTHY! Sending scritchies and hopes that she will like her new ball and adapt* quickly. *Adapt ... verb ... To get all the other people and hounds in the house trained adequately. :) 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 greyt2love Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 So sorry about her sight, but the positive side is that it is nothing internally wrong. Emmy has the best family she could want to help her learn to adapt. I found with Marlee, my deaf puppy, that having the other dogs around has helped her a lot. She was born deaf, so she does not realize that anything is different with her. She just follows what they do. Emmy might be confused right now, but I know you and Mike can help her through that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Becki Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I am glad that the situation is one that is treatable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I'm so sorry...but if she's going to have something wrong, who better to be her mommy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 When you at least know what you're dealing with you can formulate a plan of action. Good luck, Judy - you'll find just the right solutions to her challenges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I am so glad to hear she does not have cancer. I know you guys will do an awesome job of helping her adjust to her blindness; you are already starting by finding ways for her to enjoy a favorite game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I'm sorry to hear about her sight but know that we are with you and Mike as you all and Emmy learn to adapt. Is this something that could possibly show up in her sibling? Is it Andy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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