Neighsayer Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Thanks for keeping us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 The look on her face shows that she is pain free and happy. I'm so glad she's doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hope she continues to improve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 She is absolutely adorable! Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bredlo Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Hi all, Nell is healing beautifully, and we have you all to thank for your calm encouragement and love since we began this journey in early Feb. We've unfortunately slipped into a pattern of living downstairs full time (originally to save my back from those 3 AM walks) and even though we can now hold it through the night... the little princess has decided she prefers having the whole living room to sprawl out in. I'll continue be on the couch for a while more in exchange for no whining all night. Meanwhile, Nell is walking on her own with accelerated frequency: standing up and laying down a dozen times a day, and hopping down the sidewalk to find an inspirational place to do her business. By the end of next week we should have our last appointment with the surgeon out of the way, and - ideally - a clean bill of health. Then we can consider chemotherapy, and generally get back to normal. Like the old cartoon of the singing frog, once the camera is rolling you don't get much of a show. She did agree to share a few hops though, and sends her love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 She looks great, and she's moving so well!! Soaking up the sun, as always. Thank you so much for the update!!! every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Yay! I was getting worried that she was having problems. Sooo glad you updated us! Thanks! She looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 We love Nell Thank you for this wonderful update. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 She is a stunning girl and am so happy she is doing well! We know all about sleeping arrangements in this kind of situation. I think we were almost 4 weeks on the floor with Charlie. 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...
Meandmy Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 So happy to see a new video of beautiful Nell. She doesn't have to do anything to take my breath away We moved downstairs late last year to cater to our old gal who can no longer manage a flight of stairs and refuses to be carried up them. We've gotten used to it and it's a small price to pay in the long run. Hugs to you for all you've done for your girl. Jenn, missing Shadow (Wickford Big Tom), Pretty Girl (C's Pretty) and Tori (Santoria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Hey why move when the sun is shining on her beautiful face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Nell is so beautiful. Swoon. I think a great many of us know the joys of sleeping on the floor. I thank Gaiam (vendor) for their super thick yoga mat/bedroll. It has made the floor a far better place on a great many nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LazyBlaze Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Oh Nell honey, just you keep on truckin' girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Nothing wrong with sleeping downstairs if that pretty lady is sharing your bed! Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 She looks greyt :-). I too know all about sleeping on the couch-eh-you get used to it ;-). Hugs to her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 She looks so happy to be soaking in the sunshine! What a beautiful girl she is. I know all too well about the sleeping downstairs bit. Twiggy hasn't wanted to do stairs since Aug. 1, so I've been living/sleeping in my poorly-lit, no-plumbing downstairs room. For the first couple month, I had to fit all 5'10" of me on a loveseat to sleep! I finally bought a used Ikea pull-out loveseat so I can un-scrunch my legs. The benefit has been that Twiggy (after 6 years of believing that dogs do not belong on people furniture), now climbs in bed and snuggles with me! So I'm counting that as a win! Good luck with your upcoming vet visit(s)! 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...
Guest bredlo Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) Hi all, Just wanted to let you all know Nell has passed the two month mark in a figurative - and literal - swift trot. She's enjoying not only vastly improved weather here in Chicago... but also her increasingly steady footing. Seeing her amble around during the last few days makes it seem as though she's been practicing in her dreams; she moves with total confidence and ease, even doing her famous, joyful body slams into us when we jog alongside her. Domestically, we're all sleeping upstairs once again, and while I might forever carry her up and down the lone flight of stairs, it's a low-strain 2 or 3 roundtrips per day. Furthermore, it's a different enough maneuver from everything else she does that I don't see it disrupting her sense of independence. For example, she still hops up and down the two steps from the house to the driveway without a thought. Everything feels pretty close to the expected 'new normal', and we're thrilled. On walks, I do still keep the sling in my pocket; being that she's a very strong-willed girl, it's useful for turning her around and tugging her towards home. Even after a good 20 minute family walk around the block this morning - as soon as we reached the final turn, she applied the "parking brake" - refusing to go any further. It's a very charming and a bit sad, closing her eyes and bows her head in peaceful protest. After a few minutes we get a good laugh out of kneeling down and pretending to bargain with her; softly whispering about treats, peanut butter, or promises of extra chicken in her kibble. It's like negotiating with any hostage-taker: sometimes it works, other times... well, there's always the sling. Working on more little videos showing the vast improvements. In the meantime, here are the personalities we're treated to every morning at the front door: Ms. Thrill... and Ms. Chill. Edited April 8, 2014 by bredlo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I am so happy to hear how well she is doing! These stubborn princesses are a handful, aren't they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 What a wonderful update. Your girls are so lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Brad it just makes my heart swell when I read such good updates. Nell, YOU GO GIRL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Good girl, Nell. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 She looks great! Did you decide to do Chemo? 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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