PattyE Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) We waited three weeks after our Jack died suddenly to choose another greyhound. We waited an additional three weeks for UCME Bubbasparks to arrive. He arrived on 07/23/11. I noticed that something was wrong with his foot, so our vet checked it out and sure enough there was a problem. We then took him to the vet that our group uses and after many x-rays and tests and four weeks of medication, it was determined that he needed surgery. He had a career ending injury on 08/06/10 and unfortunately his hock was infected and full of arthritis. He had the surgery on 08/31/11. He now has a plate in his foot and it is fused together. We are now waiting for him to heal so that he can run and play. He is a very happy boy. He came to us directly from a farm and I was nervous as my other two greys have been in foster care before I adopted them. He is very curious about everything, but does not get in much trouble. Well, he can't get in much trouble these days because he has to be quiet since his surgery. He has to be crated or lay quietly on his bed for 4-6 weeks. I think he is going to be a wild boy once he is able to be run again. This is our boy, Joey. I rarely post photos, so I hope I did okay. Edited September 16, 2011 by PattyE 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...
boopieface Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 He's gorgeous! What does Scout think of him? Halise (Scout's "auntie" - my Delicate Halise now known as Ziva is Scout's littermate) Quote Aljo Atomic Kogo and DC Man of Steal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I remember him. He ran at Southland. He won the 2009 Southland Festival of Stakes Juvenile Sprint. Glad to see him home and happy and hope he heals quickly so he can run and play! Congratulations! 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...
Hubcitypam Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 What a beautiful boy! Hope that he is all better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShanYu Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) That has got to be one of the best names! Wishing him a speedy recovery! Edited September 16, 2011 by ShanYu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 He's gorgeous! What does Scout think of him? Halise (Scout's "auntie" - my Delicate Halise now known as Ziva is Scout's littermate) Scout is a little jealous. They haven't been able to play at all because before his surgery, he had to be on a leash when outside and couldn't run in the fenced yard. He had to be quiet while in the house. He was at the vet for a 10 days for surgery and recovery time. I think she is starting to like him a little. I hope they become friends. She was really lonely without Jack. She likes having another hound in the house, even though she is a little jealous. I just noticed I typed my other dogs had been in "foster care" before coming to me. 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...
fsugrad Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Wow, is he ever handsome! Congratulations to all!! Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I see Joey has a hegdehog, so he's definitely all settled in He's a very handsome boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Congratulations! Joey looks like a very sweet and happy boy. It bet he'll be running all over the place when he is well again. 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...
Houndtime Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Congratulations. He looks very sweet. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Joey is a beauty!!! Congrats! I hope he heals quickly and helps you heal from your loss of Jack. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Congratulations! Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9fun Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 OMD! He is stunningly handsome! My boy Parker was UCME Garrett he also had a race ending leg break that never healed properly and resulted in a ruptured calcanious tendon just 4 months after we adopted him. He was also in a cast with pins for 3 months post op. That was a few years ago, he walks with a limp but still runs and plays like a wild man now. Quote The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. Living a GREYT life at the Hound Hacienda - Clarkdale, Arizona Always missing our angel hounds; Parker, Lacey, Bella, Figgy, Macho, Aspen, Kingman and Tillie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 OMD! He is stunningly handsome! My boy Parker was UCME Garrett he also had a race ending leg break that never healed properly and resulted in a ruptured calcanious tendon just 4 months after we adopted him. He was also in a cast with pins for 3 months post op. That was a few years ago, he walks with a limp but still runs and plays like a wild man now. 3 months....oh my! That had to be so hard. He's been home for 10 days and I'm tired. I really hope he is out of his cast in another 3 weeks. The vet at first was just going to put him in a soft cast, but changed his mind. We go in on Monday for a cast change. I'm anxious to hear that his foot looks good. I had a really hard time having him away from me for ten days when he had his surgery. He has definitely helped me heal after loosing Jack, but having him away for that long felt like another death to me. I was hoping to find a boy who loved toys as much as Jack did and I think I found one. He's a sweet boy. 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 avadogner Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Welcome to Greytalk from Birmingham, Alabama! Your Bubba is one handsome grey. My Augie(nicknamed Bubba) came to us after a 4 yr racing career. Two months home, his hock broke while just walking in the yard. As it turned out, his long career included breaking it more than once and by the time he came to us, the bones were like worm eaten wood. This hock injury is quite common in racers due to the stress making the turn puts on the joint. The Orthopedist found 4 crushed taral bones and no stable bomes to mesh and screw it back together. We eneded up casting (changed every 2 wks) for 3 months. It has healed but there is a deformity to the leg. He is done racing and never would be a show dog and he doesn't seem to mind. He is finally running full tilt again and still can fly! He is a happy retired hound and I imagine your Bubba wil be happy too! I wish we would have had enough bone to do surgery to make the joint more stable. We were warned that it could likely break again but we didn't have much to work with. Please keep us posted on how your Bubba heals! -ava & augie's mum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Get well soon, Bubbasparks Joey Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest candt Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 adorable! i hope he heals quickly and completely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EliseA89 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 He is very handsome! Praying for a speedy recovery for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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