DesiRayMom Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I just talked to OSU, Desi is eating, and THEY ARE RELEASING HIM THIS AFTERNOON!!!!!! In their words, they aren't doing anything there that I cannot do at home. He still has clots, is on low dose aspirin. He still drags that leg, will have to wear a bootie and I must invest in a GOOD harness. (any suggestions for a good one will be appreciated.....I'm leaning toward the "helpemup" whole body harness right now. I'm very afraid......I am alone, and getting him in & out of the suv is going to be problematic, but we are just going to do what we have to do. He & I will just have to work out together to build strength. The icky spleen is staying in, because of the risk of surgery........maybe in future it can come out. He may be a ticking time bomb, that spleen may be cancerous, he may throw more clots, but for now he's coming home where he belongs!!!!!! Dr.Couto said that it is entirely possible that he may regain some or all use of that leg, but it will take weeks/months. NO FEAR!!! NO PAIN, NO GAIN!!!!! NO WHINING!!! MY BIG BOY IS COMING HOME!!!! Many thanks for all your prayers & good wishes......you'll probably hear a lot more from me with questions on living with & helping a handicapped hound. I'll post again this evening & let you all know we made it home safe & sound. All our love and thanks.......Kathy & Desi Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 HOT DAMN!!!!! Thank goodness!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Yay! Healing and Strength prayers for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 :yay I used this harness for Loca and it's great. It has a handle on top. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Glad for the happy news. I feel for you -- I am alone too and would also be very scared about managing. 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...
Guest Scouts_mom Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I also have used the Ruffwear harness. It was for my Mindy as she was having trouble using her hind legs and I agree it was wonderful. Unfortunately it couldn't stop the spread of her tumors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Great news!!!!! Keep getting better, Desi! 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...
Jenbo Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 YAY! Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Wonderful news - you will both be so much happier with Desi at home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Kathy, I met your sweet wonderful boy when he was Jane's foster. I fell in love with him. He's just a wonderful boy. Anyway, you can make a ramp for him very quickly. No waiting for an order to come in or anything like that. Go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy a 6-8 foot board. (length depends on how high your SUV is. You don't want too steep of a incline or Desi won't do it. ) I found one about 2-3 feet wide. I haven't measured it, but it's very wide. And about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick. It has to be just strong enough for his weight. Nothing more. Get a nice 'bubbly' type of carpet remnant. Something that is not smooth. Maybe even shag. Enough to fit the entire width and length and a little hangover on length. Staple carpet to board. There, You have a ramp. It's not very portable, I just keep mine in my garage. If' I'm elsewhere like the vets, they help me if I need it.. If you do need it portable, at the same hardware store, get two hinges, and a handle and hook. Cut board in half (hardware store will usually do for free), put hinges on one side, carpet on the other, Cut carpet where it will fold (over hinges). Put handle on one edge and hook so that when you pick it up, it doesn't fly open. Hook keeps ramp closed when folded. It took me all of 1/2 hr to make mine. All 10 of my girls have used this ramp over the past 17 yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 So happy he'll be home! If I can do it alone, you can do it alone. When it comes to our babies, we find the strength Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I am so happy to hear that Desi is coming home. I am another one who lives alone. I have the same worries with the exception that mine are getting downstairs and finding a willing cabdriver. Keeping Desi in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 What a fantastic update! I know you and Desi will both be happier and calmer once he's home. Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 So glad that he's coming home!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Yippee! He's movin' in the right direction now!!!!!! Can't wait to see him fully recovered. Sendin' up more prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 glad he's coming home!!!! I'm sure the 2 of you will work all the issues out! Sending hugs and prayers! 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 Gemma Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 So pleased to read this! I'll keep him in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 My heart goes out to you. My dogs do better getting into our van from the side door instea of the back hatch. Is that possiible for you? I don't think it is as high a jump. All the best for Desi. 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...
greyhead Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Great news! Have a safe trip. Any chance you can trade the SUV for something with lower openings? (We have the same problem at our house and can only transport one of our dogs in the sedan, because he can at least get into it on his own steam.) 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...
Batmom Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 :yay I used this harness for Loca and it's great. It has a handle on top. Me three for the Ruffwear harness. Hoping you have an easy trip home (including loading and unloading). If he's a cooperative sort, you should be able to lift half the dog at a time (harder getting him out than in if it's a rear leg). 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...
Remolacha Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 :yay wonderful news! he will be so much happier at home (and so will you!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueCrab Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I'd been reading the other post and had missed this one - thank goodness he's coming home! Good luck with him. I have the brochure for the "Help Em Up" harness right here...www.helpemup.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 So glad he's coming home! 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Very happy Desi is coming home!!! Ruffwear harness are great. 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...
sabrina Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Glad to hear Desi is coming home & I wish you both the best Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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