a_daerr Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 In case anybody was wondering, the bed is actually a kid's sized air mattress we bought at Walmart. It came with its own air pad which I didn't really like (not conducive to digging). So I replaced it with a polyfil Orvis bed and a ton of blankets. I love that it has a bumper so he can rest his head on the side. I also think he likes the feeling of being snuggled down inside. I was a little worried about whether or not he'd be okay stepping down in. But he immediately bee-lined to it and has not moved for the last three hours. I think it's safe to say it's a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 This update makes me teary. Glad to hear he's doing so well. And I love the symmetrical sleeping and Truman watching over his brother. Ditto. They are so sweet together! And I LOVE this: I was actually expecting the shock of the amp to be worse for me- but I saw his happy face, and knew it was Henry, just minus a leg. Sniffle. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Awesome update! So glad he's doing so well! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Wonderful update. It's so nice to see Henry is home and everything has been going so well. What a sweet photo of Truman watching over his brother. You've done a terrific job of preparing for Henry's recuperation. 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...
galgrey Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 So glad you both are doing so well! Great update! 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...
cleptogrey Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 cookies for everyone to celebrate his return and truman's good behavior! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Really, really happy to see these good updates. Good for Truman for wanting to take care of his brother. Keep feeling better, Henry! 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...
winnie Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Welcome home Henry! Great update. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 So glad to hear that he is doing well! What a trooper! I helped with a couple of greyhound amputations when I was at OSU. The way the surgeon at OSU phrased it, often amputating a greyhound's leg is like sucking the will to live out of them. Temporarily of course. But he was right that the dogs I saw following the amp just... it was literally like they were convinced they couldn't go on without that leg. A day or two later they figured out that they could and went on to do very well of course, but there was no convincing them of it the day following the surgery. So it sounds like Henry is doing exceptionally well with his cheery disposition! Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jenniferk Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Awesome!!! I was so happy to read all this, I teared up. :-) It sounds like such a happy reunion for everyone. Dave is also happy to hear this. I've been keeping Django updated too. He wants to come visit when Henry is up to it. Thanks for the update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Welcome home Henry hope your recovery goes smoothly. The Daer Hospital Wing sure looks cozy Quote Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 He is doing fantastic! He so reminds me of my Charlie and he sounds like a fighter as well. 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...
Guest Gemma Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 So glad to see that he is home! Continued good thoughts for you and your boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I tried to keep Truman away, but he was not having any parts of it. He wouldn't even lie on the couch with me. He insisted on being near his brother. After I brought his bed down and put it next to Henry, he settled and was also able to rest too. sniffle x2 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...
a_daerr Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 Couple more photos. My sweet, happy boy. Meezer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Couple more photos. My sweet, happy boy. Meezer! Oh, Henry. That is such a smoochable face. (Of course I love Meezer too.) Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Henry! So happy to hear a positive update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 He looks fantastic! So glad that he's made himself comfortable at home and that his friends want to be near him. It is amazing how they can sense that they need to be gentle with their friend too. I was so amazed that my normally very rambunctious bunch were so careful around Pinky as she healed Wishing you all a very peaceful and restful night! 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...
AZGreyGirl Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Good job, Henry! I am so glad you are at home! Quote Qui me amat, amet et canes meas...et felem. Olivia (RDs Merrygoround, b. 4/6/07, Gotcha 12/19/11 Chloe (PAR Candice, b. 5/22/08, Gotcha 12/18/12) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OPointyDog Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 This brought tears to my eyes - so glad to see him home and doing well. Hope you can all get some rest and he continues to amaze and surprise us with his speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 He looks so happy to be home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acadianarose Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 He looks so cheerful, poor man. I am so happy to see his happy face. I know this is all so difficult for you, too. All that you have gone through, Alicia, finally forced to make a decision on pet insurance and get Payton covered. Quote Payton, The Greyhound (Palm City Pelton) and Toby, The LabAnnabella and Julietta, The CatsAt the Bridge - Abby, The GSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) Linda, I'm glad to hear you decided to go with insurance! We're crossing our fingers that the pet insurance covers us, since the e-vet visit, x-ray diagnosis, surgery, and ICU stay has already cost over $3K. I will be waiting with bated breath these next few weeks while they review his records and make a decision. Edited December 5, 2013 by a_daerr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 So glad he is home! Great to hear he is doing so well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Alicia, I don't know why they wouldn't cover you. Is there some specific reason you're concerned? This is the whole reason we get insurance. And I know Henry is supposed to be the star here, but I really love the meezer photos. Perhaps you need to just start a meezer thread in OT. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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