seeh2o Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 My girl is doing so much better!!! She's back to her normal self, happy, wandering around the house playing bumper car with her nose. I'm glad that I have a timed feeder, so she's getting small portions throughout the day. Her waist is even back. We didn't make it to the vets last night, so we have a follow-up appointment next Tuesday. I was on the road driving home from LV to LA last night when I got a call from Ed, he was feeding his dogs (3 senior Boston Terriers...Carl's "pack"). He went upstairs to get the oldest of them, who has a "weak heart" according to the vet, Ed found him dead at the top of the stair. He had apparently just died. Terry was a great old boy. Ed adopted him 14 months ago, Terry had been dumped at one of the LA County shelters (aka death traps) and left to die. He was listed as 15 years old, was missing one eye and the other eye that was covered over with a cataract. Boston Buddies pulled him from the pound, Ed saw his listing and it broke his heart. They let him adopt Terry across state lines, which they don't usually do, but Ed has lots and lots of experience with Bostons, he grew up with them as a kid and had 2 at the time. He gave Terry a great and loving home for the last 14 months. Terry clearly thrived there, he was quite a prancer and always strutted when he walked. He was a happy happy boy. We think Terry was well cared for throughout his life, we suspect he belonged to an elderly owner who passed away and the family didn't know what to do with him so they dumped him at the shelter. Terry died knowing he was deeply loved and cared for. I turned the car around and drove back to LV, Ed and I took Terry to the emergency clinic where I'd spent my weekend with Sheila. Ironically, they put us in the same room where I thought I'd have to make the decision to put Sheila to sleep. Neither of us ever imagined we'd be there with Terry last night. We're home now, Sheila and Carl are pooped and are sleeping, I'm off to work. RIP, sweet Terry boy. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I am glad Sheila continues to improve, but very sorry to hear about Terry. I had a Boston when I was a kid, and he died of a heart attack. He was only 6, we think he had a genetic defect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm so glad about Sheila but sad for Terry. But as you said, he died in a loving home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm so sorry about Terry Sending lots of good thoughts for Sheila for continued good health and recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Sooo pleased that Sheila is on her way to recovery I've sorry to hear about Terry What a relief that he spent the last 14 months in a loving home where he was loved and cared for. That makes all the difference. :grouphug Rest in peace, sweetie. 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...
MandysMom Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I was glad to read about Sheila. How sad about Terry, but I echo the others in saying I'm glad he had a good and loving home for the last 14 months. Godspeed Terry. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 God speed little man. Please let Ed know he's in our thoughts, I'm so glad you were still close enough to be able to turn around. 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...
Guest LoveMyJoseyBean Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I am so happy to hear that Sheila is doing well, and even has her waist back! And I am sorry about Terry...poor sweetie. At least he knew love for the last 14 months. Bittersweet end to the weekend for sure. I am sure he's doing his little Boston wobble walk all the way to the Bridge...be free happy little man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pandorazzzbox Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 so so sorry about your boston, he lived a happy end to his life. On a different note, I am happy to hear about Sheila...I hope she continues to do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear about Terry This happened to my friends schnauzer. He had a bad heart, and just before Thanksgiving he passed away quietly in the middle of the night. Good news that Sheila is better. How bittersweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I am so sorry! Bless Ed for giving Terry a home Wonderful news about Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I am so sorry about Terry.... Great News about Sheila! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer4719 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 So sorry to hear about Terry! Godspeed little one! Wonderful news about Sheila though! I am glad that she is improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebR Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Thank God for people willing to adopt the seniors. Terry was a very blessed dog to have someone love and care for him during his last months. I hope your friend can gain some comfort in knowing he filled Terry's life with peace and love during his senior years. I'm really happy to hear that Shiela is doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FordRacingRon Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I never go into this forum as I find it somewhat over whelming so I just saw your story about Sheila. i am so very happy for you everything came out okay (and I didn't mean that to sound like a pun). I'm very sorry about your friends dog, but bonus karma points for your friend and his loving and taking care of Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Definitely glad Sheila is okay but I am sorry to hear about Terry. BT's are very sweet and they are great dogs. It sounds like he had a great home in the end and was very happy. 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...
Charla Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I'm so glad that Sheila is back home with you and Carl. I'm glad that Terry was loved so much and cared for during the last months of his life. Did you get any rest? Quote Charla, Mom to Carl ( Bella Monsoon ) 5/2002 - 9/2016 and remembering Gracie Rose ( Cee Bar Xtreme ) 2/2002 - 1/2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 I'm so glad that Sheila is back home with you and Carl. I'm glad that Terry was loved so much and cared for during the last months of his life. Did you get any rest? Thanks, Charla. Sheila is back to her normal stubborn self, I'm happy to have such a strong willful girl! I had a great night sleep last night, I don't work tomorrow, so I'm turning off the alarm clock and the phones, taking a benadryl and going to sleep! Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 We just got back from the follow-up appointment with our vet. She gave Sheila a clean bill of health. She's "lost" 7lbs since she was in the hospital! Her bloodwork is better than it has been in years. She said that I need to keep a close eye on her for 6 weeks - 2 months as she is at risk for bloating with torsion until her stomach goes back to it's normal size. She said that right now it's stretched out and floppy, so no running around. Well, since Sheila is 13, blind and has arthritis in her back she doesn't do a lot of running around. Slow wandering and playing is mostly standing in place squeaking a toy incessantly. Regardless, I'll be watching her like a hawk...1 week down, 7 to go! Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charla Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Regardless, I'll be watching her like a hawk...1 week down, 7 to go! We do worry about our babies don't we. Glad everything is more or less back to normal. Quote Charla, Mom to Carl ( Bella Monsoon ) 5/2002 - 9/2016 and remembering Gracie Rose ( Cee Bar Xtreme ) 2/2002 - 1/2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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