DesiRayMom Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 It's been a l-o-n-g week. I've been at work 10-11 hours a day, between working & doing all Desi's treatments & feedings, etc. He's still just toe-touching, but on a good day, he will take a few steps with some weight bearing on that leg. I couldn't take it anymore......my house is filthy, the laundry is way behind, I needed to get him home. I went to my brother's this morning early. That man is a wonder. He's over 70 and does woodworking to keep himself busy. In about 60 minutes, he whipped up a ramp extension for me.....another 2-1/2 feet.....with fold up legs and carpet for traction. This made the slope up to the back of the suv much gentler and more negotiable for a 3-1/4 legged hound. All the way back to the city ......... tried it out ....... a little tentative, but no problems. So, he's home, and crashed in his favorite bolster bed. Now I can get on with cleaning & laundry. Still hoping for more improvement in that leg, but it may take a while. I know the clots may still get him, or that icky spleen, but in the meantime, we're living large. We want to thank everyone again for all the good thoughts & concern. And if anyone has a good cleaning person they'd like to share for a couple of days.......... 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...
3greytjoys Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Wonderful news, and I'm sure Desi is much happier! Continued healing thoughts for Desi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 :confetti So glad that he's home where he belongs 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...
DesiRayMom Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Skeeter Bug is also mighty glad to have his big bro home. This is the most relaxed he's been since this all started. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 So very glad to hear your update! I was worried, tho I'll bet not one millionth as worried as you. Your brother sounds like a treasure indeed. If I were just a bit closer , I'd come clean for you. Scritchies to Desi and handsome Skeeter Bug. Hope they are living large and napping hard together for a good long while yet. 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...
TwiggysMom Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 You all must be so happy to be back home! That picture is worth a thousand words! I bet you all get the best sleep you've had in weeks tonight I've been thinking about you, and continue to send good healing, clot-dissolving thoughts! Quote Wendy with Twiggy, fosterless while Twiggy's fighting the good fight, and Donnie & Aiden the kitties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Perfect picture of your two babies. Glad to hear that things are getting better. 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 k9soul Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I'm praying and wishing the best for Desi. Sounds incredibly frightening and exhausting. But it sure is nice to see him crashed out in his bed with his buddy nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Way to go Desi! One day at a time and like you said, live each one large. If I were closer I would be there to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Skeeter Bug is also mighty glad to have his big bro home. This is the most relaxed he's been since this all started. Does Not Get Any More Precious Than This. So glad to see this update. 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...
Remolacha Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Yay! So glad to hear he is home, I know he will feel better, and so will you and Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) So happy he's home - he looks pretty pleased with the arrangement, too! I wish I were closer. I'm one of those weirdos who LOVES to clean, and I'd gladly trade a few hours for the opportunity to rub that Desi belly. Edited February 16, 2013 by vjgrey 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...
tbhounds Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Woot! There's no place like home. That pic really warms my heart :-). If I was closer I would help you clean too----no not really :-) :-) Continued healing Desi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Glad he's home! Continued good thoughts coming your way! Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I was so happy to read your update . . . and then the picture. Nothing more needs to be said. Other than, in some circumstances, cleaning is overrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I am so glad Desi is home. The photo of Desi roaching is wonderful! Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Seeing your title made me feel so happy for you and Desi. I love the T-rex grin he's got kicking back on his bed at home. And Skeeter Bug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 YEEEEEEAH!!!!!!! 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...
GreyPoopon Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 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...
Houndtime Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks for the great update and family photo. 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...
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