seeh2o Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) Very good news! When they start getting stubborn and willful I always take it as a very good sign. Doodles got very stubborn about going outside to do her business unassisted, she'd skidaddle away from me with her wonky little gait. She was a pistol, still is. Edited January 5, 2016 by seeh2o Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Great update! Hope she had a good night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I am glad she is rebounding better! I hope today is even better. 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...
DesiRayMom Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I'll bet from here on out, she'll improve quickly. When Desi had that big clot in a rear leg, I was in despair, because the other 3 legs are none too good. The first week was a disaster, but once he started to improve, it came by leaps & bounds. And we all know the Twiglet will NOT be held back. For a little bitty thing, she's got the strength of an ox. xoxo to our heroine! Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Wonderful update - that girl has so much spirit! And a great mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukasmom Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Did you tell Twiggy that she has a big fan club? She is one strong, determined girl. Continued prayers coming your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Way to go, girl! Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Quote 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 IrskasMom Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Hugs to Wendy and Twiggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Hope all is ok! Please update when you can. We are all thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Sounds like she's making good progress! You go Twiggy! 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...
carronstar Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Just reading all of this now. What a roller coaster. Keep getting better Miss Twiggy, we all love you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) I'm sorry for not updating sooner! I just couldn't get to it yesterday. Overnight on Monday, Twiggy started making some progress - she actually got herself up in the middle of the night, hopped to the bed next to the one she was on & laid down by herself! That was huge progress. Then, the next morning (yesterday), I wanted to let her drink some water before I got her back down on her bed & while I was reaching for her water bowl, she decided to do a full body shake. All the motion threw her off balance, and she careened into a wall, then fell down the two steps into the downstairs room, landed on her butt/back, did the splits, crashed into the table and finally mostly got back up. I was only 2 feet away when this all happened, but I couldn't stop it! I felt awful. In the process, she got a huge bruise on her butt, cut a chunk of skin off a toe and broke open the scab on her back leg from when she got cut up during her stroke last Thursday. Whew, not a good morning! She had a pretty good day with Jamie (the rockstar from the vet's office who offered to spend the day with her) Then, she had a vet appointment in the evening, which was stressful for her. Twiggy loves going to the vet, right up until she realizes that it is one of those rare times that she is going there for an actual appointment!! Even though I was discouraged with her progress, her vet was actually very pleased with it, & OK'd low-dose aspirin, pepcid, and also recommended that I add dramamine (which they had given her on Monday & seemed to help). This morning I needed to take her back to the vet's office for day boarding and Twiggy was really resisting walking. I'd try to move her front leg, and she would practically refuse to move her back feet. I decided to take a moment to collect ourselves and then I was just going to carry her the whole way... But out of the blue, I saw that spark in her eye (the same one she gave the first time she decided she was going to go across the street after her amp) and OFF SHE WENT! With me at her side keeping her from careening off the walkway, she started trotting. She has only gotten better through the day, and she decided that she was going to go for a little walk after I picked her up tonight. It was only a half block, but it was her decision and she did it all by herself. Twiggy will be Twiggy, after all! Funny thing - This morning I wasn't going to put her collar and leash on her to go to the vet because she "wasn't going to go anywhere"... LOL! She proved me wrong. (good thing I thought better of it and put them on her anyway!) Edited January 6, 2016 by TwiggysMom 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...
Neighsayer Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Yay! I was so worried that you were going to come back with bad news! So happy to hear this update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Twiggy you are a rock star for sure!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 She is amazing! Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Twiggy you are amazing! Quote The handsome boy Brady, mid-morning nap. The sun, the sun feels so, so, so good. I can't keep my eyes open ... ... Retirement agrees ... ... and the Diva Ms India, 2001 - 10/16/2009 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Yay! 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...
Beachbum1 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Way to go, Twiggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Yay Twiggy 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...
seeh2o Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Just fantastic news! Go Twiggy and mama!!! Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 A lot more Hugs coming your Way Twiggy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 good girl, Twiggy!!! You just keep getting better!!!!! 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...
Remolacha Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 :pepper :mexi2 :banana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Can't keep a good girl down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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