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I hope she heals up quickly and without further incident. Poor baby...nasty raccoon!

 

Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23
Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18
Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island)

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oh MAN does that look PAINFUL!!! :sad1 :sad1

 

sending healing kissies :kiss2 and hugs :bighug to Fiona! (and YOU TOO!) !!!!

Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge
"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway

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I think Zeke's heroic rescue should be submitted to Hero Hounds too. Facts is facts and he jumped in and protected her at great personal risk to himself. He is a brave courageous boy dog! And not to mention being obedient and breaking off and coming to you when you asked him to. I don't think there are many that would do that. :)

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Wow that's some wound! Poor Fiona! I'm glad she's doing well and the pain meds are working for her. I will keep her in my prayers for a quick recovery. Btw - I have motion dector floodlights. Theyr'e the best thing to have!

 

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Fiona is doing extremely well today and is almost back to her usual, bouncy self . She is eating well and seems to have no difficulties because of the missing tooth. She was play bowing to Bailey earlier and was carrying one of her favorite stuffy toys around. The swelling and discoloration around the wound continues to fade and tomorrow she gets the drain removed. What a relief for her and for me. :colgate

 

Fiona & her favorite toy - Note: it is a Raccoon!

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I had to add this photo of Zeke. In the past two years he's been with us, the only wildlife he encounters are squirrels & birds. Fiona is always the leader in the chase and he tends to just follow and run in circles around her but never really tries to catch things. Monday morning was a totally different, aggressive Zeke who suddenly lunged at the raccoon and forced it to run away from Fiona. My heart was in my throat watching him and I was so relieved when he came immediately to me on calling his name. My big goofy boy really was courageous.

 

My Hero Zeke:

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Now that life is calmer I will have to write this down and submit it to Hero Hounds. He certainly is my hero!

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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

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Fiona looks wonderful! (except of course for that big, silly-looking whisker sticking out of the right side of her face). What a relief to know that she's healing exactly as you'd hoped for. Zeke - well, he's DA MAN!

 

But the raccoon stuffie has got to go. :lol Can you slip in a fox stuffie when she isn't looking?

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Just thinking of Fiona and hoping her stitches are out now and she's healing nicely. She looks so good in that picture Mary. Poor babe. :kiss2 And Zeke just look at you,you handsome racoon chaser! :beatheart

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Milky Way sends healing vibes to Fiona.

 

We went through something similar about 5 years ago except is was a GIANT RAT. Around here we just call the scars battle wounds.

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Always in my heart: WV's Milky Way 6/25/2000- 4/22/2013, Hank ( St Bernard/Boxer) ???? - 10/3/2017 and Sweet Pea (English bulldog)  2004 - 6/19/2019

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Just thinking of Fiona and hoping her stitches are out now and she's healing nicely. She looks so good in that picture Mary. Poor babe. :kiss2 And Zeke just look at you,you handsome racoon chaser! :beatheart

 

Thanks Mary - it has been three weeks today since Fiona's adventure with the raccoon. Our vet did a fantastic job of stitching the wound and it has healed nicely. She is completely back to normal, playing and wrestling with Bailey and running around the yard with Zeke (between the rain drops and downpours). Here are two photos from this morning to show how far she has come.

 

The hair still is growing back but it looks nothing like it did at its worst. Note: the raindrops on her nose from being outside! :rolleyes:

 

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All the good thoughts sent her way absolutely worked their magic! :colgate

 

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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

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Milky Way sends healing vibes to Fiona.

 

We went through something similar about 5 years ago except is was a GIANT RAT. Around here we just call the scars battle wounds.

 

Wow, that must have been really nasty. Rat's can do a lot of damage with those teeth & claws. I know what you mean about "battle wounds" - we have a few around here as well.

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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

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I just saw this and I'm so sorry Fiona was attacked! The original picture looks awful but the newest picture she looks great. :)

 

My Ramm was attacked by a groundhog a couple of years ago and I saw it happen. His damage was nothing like Fiona's.

Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha

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Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT)

 

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Oh how wonderful she has healed. You obviously are lucky to have a very gifted vet.

I'll be looking for Zeke's story in Hero Hounds! You just never know what greatness is lurking in that great big greyhound heart!

Gotta love a greyhound!

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she looks wonderful!!! :yay :yay :yay

Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge
"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway

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