grey14me Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) She was perfectly fine yesterday. This morning she tried to get up and was very wobbly and then just laid back down on her bed. Her eyes were perfectly alert and focused and she was obviously not in any pain. She was not in a panic state which seemed unusual with her condition. She generally doesn't like help in any way and so it seemed even more alarming that she allowed us to carry her downstairs in a blanket and into the car. Our vet was nice enough to let us bring her in first thing, before he had to perform surgery on another dog. He is running blood tests and doing xrays and will call us as soon as he re-assesses her after his other surgery. It is obviously neurological in nature...she can't stand and doesn't even try to move her feet back into position. She lost control of her bowels while we were at the vet's and she didn't seem to notice or care. I won't know anyting for at least two more hours, but please, please keep her in your thoughts. Holly was a rare greyhound...pretty much fearless. So easygoing and quirk-free. Loud noises didn't bother her...fireworks, no big deal. She had such a sense of curiosity. We'd be walking and a kid would come skateboarding around the corner, right at us, and she'd look up at him as if to say 'cool wheels, dude', turn her head back forward and start trotting. That was another thing...Holly didn't walk, she trotted. She would have to be real tired to just walk. Holly peed like a boy. I've actually seen her rest her leg on a tree while peeing. Holly was happiest upside down, all four legs in the air. I smiled every time I walked in a room and saw her like that...she just seemed so blissful. If you were walking into the kitchen, she would move her head so that her eyes followed you, but she'd stay upside down until she was sure there was something yummy coming her way...then she'd just slowly let herself tip over and stretch her head out for a treat. She loved her stuffies. If you'd just gotten home, she would run grab one out of her basket, bring it up to you and just shove it into your stomach. The stuffie bump is what her dogsitter called it. Holly was not a drama queen. She never cried wolf. She once got her shoulder opened up by another dog and I didn't even know until she calmly walked up and stood in front of me, just looking at me and waiting for me to notice the blood. If you accidently stepped on her and immediately said 'oh, I'm sorry sweetie', she would just wiggle and wag and act like she didn't know why you were giving her all this extra attention but she was sure happy to get it. Nothing bothered her...except going to the vet. And that is the only good thing I can say about losing her this way. She seemed to be unaware of where she was. The vet said it was most likely a blood clot/stroke. She felt no pain. Amazingly, she was very calm. She deteriorated quite rapidly though. She had no movement below the neck at all when we took her in and by the time we went back to the vet, she was losing control of her tongue and her left eye was beginning to wander. I am not even sure that she recognized us...but we were there for her. Her head was resting on my arm and we talked to her and it was very peaceful. And while I've always said that Bailey was my heart dog...Holly has always been my joy. You could not be with her and be sad. She was an extremely special girl and I will always miss her. Edited September 14, 2010 by grey14me 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...
PrairieProf Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Oh no, how terrifying! Good thoughts to you both, and hoping for good news from the vet! Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 We will be keeping all our fingers and paws crossed for good news! Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 How scary for all of you. Sending white light for Holly and gentle hugs for you and DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 thoughts and prayers coming your way -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Oh my gosh, lots of prayers headed your way. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeddysMom Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Oh No!! How scary. Holly and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Com'n Holly! You'll be FINE! Mich-keeping you both in my prayers. Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Sending prayers for your girlie and hugs for yourself. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Adding prayers and hoping for the best. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 oh no! sending many prayers for Holly! :hope Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Sending prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Oh no! Keeping you both in my thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Keeping you & Holly in my thoughts, Michelle! Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest buttonwillow Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 sending good wishes to all of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valencia Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 oh, no!!! :grouphug Quote Shannon, mom to Shae, Jesse James and Linus the Chinese Cresteds,and bridge angels Sydney Sue and Stewart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Oh no......sending healing thoughts your way. :hope And a couple of :grouphug too. Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Holly is very much on our minds and in our prayers. And so are you. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Thinking about you and Holly. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) Prayers for your beautiful girl Michelle. Please update us as soon as you know anything. Edited September 13, 2010 by jettcricket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) I hope it's just a minor problem. Edited September 13, 2010 by MP_the4pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inugrey Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 for Holly Quote Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Many prayers coming from us too 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...
DustysMom Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Prayers to you and Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Good thoughts and prayers for your Holly from us, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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