Rustyroo Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I went to the basement office yesterday morning to check email. The next thing I heard was a few thumps and the GSOD. Rusty was at the bottom screaming and holding his front leg up. I calm him down and DH carried him back upstairs. He would not walk on it at all. Called the vet she, wants him to come in for x-rays. She wants to rule out tumors and cancer (he is 13). We couldn't get in until 4:30. so my poor boy limped around never putting any weight on the leg. Get to vet. Good news, no cancer. Bad news, his leg is broke. He is in a splint for 6 weeks. This couldn't have happened in June, he had to do it in January when the temp is -16 this morning. Quote Jodie D (hope to have another grey name her soon) Missing my Bridge Babies: Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09 Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10 Franny (Frohmader) 02/28/04-08/31/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I'm so sorry, extra hugs and scritches. Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytgrandma Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 poor Rusty, get better soon sweet boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SkinnyLegDogLover Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Poor baby. Hope he heals quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeara Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 That is terrible! Maybe there is some advice from others getting aoround on a splint in the snow and ice. Quote "To err is human, to forgive, canine" Audrey, Nova, Cosmo and Holden in NY - Darius and Asia you are both irreplaceable and will be forever in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Oh no. Sending big hugs for yourself and Rusty. Poor bug. 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Will keep Rusty in my prayers. Get well soon handsome, feel better! Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Poor baby Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Poor Rusty. Give that boy some scritches for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jurishound Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 OMG - poor Rusty, and you. Thank the heavens above that it is not the big C. Sending good wishes for a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Oh, poor baby! Thank goodness there is no cancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Poor Rusty and poor you....prayers for a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giadog Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Oh no! I saw your initial post on the GPA-WI website, but didn't see the update that the leg is broken. I'm sorry to hear that, but glad to hear there's no cancer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Awww poor old guy. Sending Rusty healing thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 poor baby! get well soon Rusty! that's is one of my absolut nightmare.. Tuffy does not go down in the basement, it's a steep staircase... but I always think about that sometimes.. Quote Our first greyhound, Tuffy: You will always be there with us my angel! Tuffy greyhound-dataOtis greyhound-data Abbey greyhound-data"When you open your minds to the impossible, sometimes you find the truth." W.Bishop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelWhispers Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) Ohh Jodie, I'm so sorry to hear Rusty broke his leg. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Give that handsome man a kiss on the nose from me. Edited January 16, 2009 by AngelWhispers Quote Denise & Strider, Blake, Fields, Frank, FlippyDoo, and Momma Gail. The Bridge Angels Zack(Ags Marble Chip) 4/25/93-2/16/06, Wanda(Rainier Rowanda) 12/14/94-06/09/06, Brooke/Boogers(Rainier Restive) 01/01/99-10/20/08, Warlock(Rainier Rammer) 4/29/99-10/01/09), Patsie(Frisky Patsy) 5/17/96-2/05/10, Hatter(Cals Madhatter) 6/3/00-3/11/10, Dodger(Rainier Ransack) 4/29/99-4/16/10, and Sparkle(Okie Sparkle) 11/8/2000-1/28/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LovesDoggies Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Oh no! I hope Rusty is feeling better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I am sorry to hear about Rusty's break but very happy it's not the dreaded 'C' word! I hope he recovers quickly. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Poor baby! Give him a big hug for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I will pray for your sweet boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Poor baby. Wasn't he is a lot of pain all day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytexplorer Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 aww Rusty! Sorry about the brokeleg, but sooo glad that it isn't recnac that would be waaay worse, buddy! So anyhoo, how about calling on Hilda (pipi5) she broke a LOT of things, and I'm knot sayin she's OLD or anything, I mean I personally don't have any knowledge of her age, but I'm just sayin..........<insert putfootinmouth emoticon> Hilda might have some good advice for you. I am old, but have knot broke anything. yet. hugs, ~Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyKarma Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Oh my Rusty I am sorry you broke your leg. You are a senior member of the Fawn Club. Mom says she has seen the CleanBreakCastProtectors and they are fantastic. (www.cleanbreakprotector.com) It would help keep your cast dry. Hugs Molleigh Quote CAROL & Molleigh (Queen Molly)My Angel Girl (Slippy's Molly) ~ Thank you for sending me your namesake ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VelvetEars Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Just for grins, here are some reasons it's a good thing he did it now in the dead of winter: - cold keeps swelling down - misery loves company, esp when it's -16 outside and you have to potty out there - he won't be looking to run and romp in the yard when he's supposed to be taking it easy I'm sorry it happened.....but it's great news it's not cancer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 oh no, poor baby!! hoping he heals quickly and uneventfully :hope Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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