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Sammie Update
Thanks Tony for teaching me how to post. So...the Sammie update. She is down to 7.8 lbs.....most of her life she was steady at 13.5 lbs.....poor baby is so skinny. The vet's comment was "she a little bit worse" but not as bad as she was at the beginning of the year. Her red cell count is slightly up, Her crea is 3.2,,,,,,in January it was 4.9.....went down to 2.8...now up to 3.2. Bun is 84.....in January it was 108...went down to 68....now 84.
Vet wants us to try to get her weight up....suggested the cottage cheese. She does not want to start the fluids yet...feels it's not time. Sammie eats 5 to 6 times a day and she said feed her more often if she wants it. Tony...I'm going to read your article and see if I can find other things to give her.
I was concerned about giving her too much protein but vet said recent studies show that if the body isn't getting enough protein, it takes it from somewhere else in the body and that affects other organs. It's such a balancing act!!
That's all for now.....any suggestions are MORE than welcome.
Regards,
Charlene and Sammie
Vet wants us to try to get her weight up....suggested the cottage cheese. She does not want to start the fluids yet...feels it's not time. Sammie eats 5 to 6 times a day and she said feed her more often if she wants it. Tony...I'm going to read your article and see if I can find other things to give her.
I was concerned about giving her too much protein but vet said recent studies show that if the body isn't getting enough protein, it takes it from somewhere else in the body and that affects other organs. It's such a balancing act!!
That's all for now.....any suggestions are MORE than welcome.
Regards,
Charlene and Sammie
Wonderful to hear that both pups are on the road to happy and healthy:)
WOW, I honestly thought Bonnie was "smaller" and Natasha was "larger than what you just said! Optical illusion! I hope you can send a pic with both girls side by side!
That is odd & very frightening that Natasha went for the computer wire! I would never think to unplug anything unless we were going away for weeks!
At 2 years old, she may not have grown out of that. Interesting, I'd love to know her story....Not sure if a rubber toy would help or hinder this behavior?
Maybe you should hand her your tablet! HAHA!
Enjoy your beautiful days ahead bonding:)
Fondly,
Lynne & Darbie:)
WOW, I honestly thought Bonnie was "smaller" and Natasha was "larger than what you just said! Optical illusion! I hope you can send a pic with both girls side by side!
That is odd & very frightening that Natasha went for the computer wire! I would never think to unplug anything unless we were going away for weeks!
At 2 years old, she may not have grown out of that. Interesting, I'd love to know her story....Not sure if a rubber toy would help or hinder this behavior?
Maybe you should hand her your tablet! HAHA!
Enjoy your beautiful days ahead bonding:)
Fondly,
Lynne & Darbie:)
Hi Lynne:
No clue what Natasha's breed is......I say she'a all goofball. Bonnie is 63 lbs.....Natasha is officially 14.1 lbs. Great visit with the vet....Natasha is in good health. I had bloodwork done on both girls so I'd have a baseline......learned my lesson from Sammie. Vet called and said both their reports were great...YEAH! I'll get some additional pictures soon of Bonnie and Natasha together.
Natasha did chew the wire to my husband's computer today....have never had a dog do that. Glad it wasn't plugged in. We'll have to work on that behavior.
We had the same weather here.....today was beautiful though. The girls do very well going for walks!!
Give Darbie big big hugs from us...and many doggie kisses.
Regards,
Charlene
No clue what Natasha's breed is......I say she'a all goofball. Bonnie is 63 lbs.....Natasha is officially 14.1 lbs. Great visit with the vet....Natasha is in good health. I had bloodwork done on both girls so I'd have a baseline......learned my lesson from Sammie. Vet called and said both their reports were great...YEAH! I'll get some additional pictures soon of Bonnie and Natasha together.
Natasha did chew the wire to my husband's computer today....have never had a dog do that. Glad it wasn't plugged in. We'll have to work on that behavior.
We had the same weather here.....today was beautiful though. The girls do very well going for walks!!
Give Darbie big big hugs from us...and many doggie kisses.
Regards,
Charlene
Charlene!
NATASHA IS PRECIOUS! Do you have any idea what mix breed she is? She looks close to Bonnie' s size so that must be an eye opener for Bonnie:) I hope they're getting along like peas and carrots still:)
Tony, I have to remember you're in the UK as we just suffered a windy, rainy Nor'easter that lasted several days here, too! Very difficult to explain to the pups that they can't play outside:(. So Darbie was pulled outside between bouts of torrential rain, only to find ourselves caught in a downpour 100ft from the house! Thank goodness she is receptive to her hooded rain coat! As I look outside, it looks like our first blue sky in days! Hope you've made up lost time at the beach with Giro and Sally!
Darbie and I send love and best wishes!!
Fondly,
Lynne & Darbie:)
NATASHA IS PRECIOUS! Do you have any idea what mix breed she is? She looks close to Bonnie' s size so that must be an eye opener for Bonnie:) I hope they're getting along like peas and carrots still:)
Tony, I have to remember you're in the UK as we just suffered a windy, rainy Nor'easter that lasted several days here, too! Very difficult to explain to the pups that they can't play outside:(. So Darbie was pulled outside between bouts of torrential rain, only to find ourselves caught in a downpour 100ft from the house! Thank goodness she is receptive to her hooded rain coat! As I look outside, it looks like our first blue sky in days! Hope you've made up lost time at the beach with Giro and Sally!
Darbie and I send love and best wishes!!
Fondly,
Lynne & Darbie:)
Hi Charlene. Loooove the pictures of Natasha. She looks so cosy there in her comfy forever home bed. Giro and Sally send woofs to you, Natasha and Bonnie. Tony x
Lynne and Tony:
So the problem is my tablet. I e-mailed pictures to my work computer and was able to post. So...you have the first two pictures of Natasha on her first night home. More to follow.
Thank you for your continued support.....I think the support on this forum is what helped me make the decision to adopt again and love another rescue. I was so distraught over Sammie (and some days still am) but I am moving onward thanks to you all!!
Hugs and tail wags to Darbie, Giro and Sally.....going to check out Giro and Sally's new pictures now.
My best always,
Charlene
So the problem is my tablet. I e-mailed pictures to my work computer and was able to post. So...you have the first two pictures of Natasha on her first night home. More to follow.
Thank you for your continued support.....I think the support on this forum is what helped me make the decision to adopt again and love another rescue. I was so distraught over Sammie (and some days still am) but I am moving onward thanks to you all!!
Hugs and tail wags to Darbie, Giro and Sally.....going to check out Giro and Sally's new pictures now.
My best always,
Charlene
Hi Lynne. Yes, they are adorable. Giro's the old man now, having just passed his 10th birthday, while Sally is only 5. She still has her "issues" as a rescued greyhound, but she's settled in really well over the last couple of years. Although she's the dominant one of the two, she still occasionally looks to Giro to take the lead, particularly when out and about and running on the beach. The weather here is atrocious at the moment with gale force wind and rain, so they've missed their usual visit to the beach. Just hoping it improves a little tomorrow. Give Darbie a hug from me - and have a cyber hug yourself too. Tony x
Tony,
I just love the recent pic of Giro and Sally! My first reaction was to go down to the floor and give Darbie a huge bear hug!!
They are adorable!
Lynne & Darbie:)
I just love the recent pic of Giro and Sally! My first reaction was to go down to the floor and give Darbie a huge bear hug!!
They are adorable!
Lynne & Darbie:)
Charlene & Family,
I am so happy for all of you ...What a wonderful chapter in your lives!
"One door closes, another door opens..." is an understatement. Sammie's door never closed. For you to move forward and open your hearts to Natasha is a true testimony of your unconditional love for Sammie:) I can't say who I'm happier for!! Bonnie needed Natasha as much if not more than anyone! To know they've bonded so beautifully must give you great joy:)
I'll wait patiently for pics!
Fondly, Lynne & Darbie:)
I am so happy for all of you ...What a wonderful chapter in your lives!
"One door closes, another door opens..." is an understatement. Sammie's door never closed. For you to move forward and open your hearts to Natasha is a true testimony of your unconditional love for Sammie:) I can't say who I'm happier for!! Bonnie needed Natasha as much if not more than anyone! To know they've bonded so beautifully must give you great joy:)
I'll wait patiently for pics!
Fondly, Lynne & Darbie:)
Hi Charlene. Go to your profile page (roll mouse cursor over the My MedHelp tab at top of page, then click on Profile). Directly under the Photos box you should see blue text that says Upload A Photo. Click on it. Next click on Choose A File, which will open a new pop-up browser window - find the photo you want to upload and click on it. Next click on Upload Photo (the green button). It can take a while for photos to upload, depending on the size of the photo, so go make a cuppa while you are waiting. Once finished, your photo should be in your photos section.
Tony
Tony
hard to type with a dog in my lap!!! I'm still not able to post pictures.....Tony, I fprgot what you told me the last time I couldn't post them.....please remind me!
Doggie kisses from Bonnie and Natasha to all of you and your babies!! It's good to smile again (although still mixed with tears).
Regards,
Charlene
Doggie kisses from Bonnie and Natasha to all of you and your babies!! It's good to smile again (although still mixed with tears).
Regards,
Charlene
Tony and Lynne:
Bonnie and Natasha are bonding unbelievably well. I've never seen Bonnie so tired. It's been a long time since we've had a youngster!! They play long and hard
Bonnie and Natasha are bonding unbelievably well. I've never seen Bonnie so tired. It's been a long time since we've had a youngster!! They play long and hard
Hey Charlene:)
Doll and I were reminiscing about our beloved Schipperke the other day...The tears come easily, but that's the nature of love:). Within 10 days of agonizing over the loss of Paco, I went to the Humane Society and there was Darbie:) It was odd as we were all thrown together in a confusing way. She was already 3 years old and we had no clue of what made her tick and she just stared at us. The bonding process was a journey, but the rest is history!
Bonnie seems like she will be the best "sister" to Natasha! I always loved the idea of having two pups too keep each other company. Best wishes each and everyday!
Looking forward to pics ( hint )!
Fondly,
Lynne & Darbie
Doll and I were reminiscing about our beloved Schipperke the other day...The tears come easily, but that's the nature of love:). Within 10 days of agonizing over the loss of Paco, I went to the Humane Society and there was Darbie:) It was odd as we were all thrown together in a confusing way. She was already 3 years old and we had no clue of what made her tick and she just stared at us. The bonding process was a journey, but the rest is history!
Bonnie seems like she will be the best "sister" to Natasha! I always loved the idea of having two pups too keep each other company. Best wishes each and everyday!
Looking forward to pics ( hint )!
Fondly,
Lynne & Darbie
Hello Charlene. That's great news about Natasha. What a lovely thing to do - and what a lucky dog to be rescued by you both. Sammie would be so proud of you, I'm sure. Keep us informed how things go. All my dogs through the years have been rescues, and they all come with their own baggage, but almost all settle after a while and just become ... well, part of the family. Tony x
Thanks Lynne...it is so exciting but I am missing Sammie so much!! She was such a big part of my heart!! I still can't move some of her things or take down all the cards we received. My husband thought we would use Sammie's harness and leash for Natasha.....boy did I squash that immediately....THOSE WERE SAMMIE'S. I'm lucky that he's so easygoing.
Bonnie and Natasha are doing well .... Natasha has a slight problem with dog aggression but they've come a long way since Tuesday. They actually play a little each day.
Having my usual problems uploading pictures....where are you loading them....maybe I'm in the wrong place.
Cold weather is coming tomorrow so snuggle extra with Darbie! I'm sure she's exhausted from her vacation.
Hugs from all of us,
Charlene
Bonnie and Natasha are doing well .... Natasha has a slight problem with dog aggression but they've come a long way since Tuesday. They actually play a little each day.
Having my usual problems uploading pictures....where are you loading them....maybe I'm in the wrong place.
Cold weather is coming tomorrow so snuggle extra with Darbie! I'm sure she's exhausted from her vacation.
Hugs from all of us,
Charlene
Dear Charlene!
I cried like I was having a new child in the family!
I'm an AUNT!
God bless You! I am so excited beyond words!!!
Our hearts will keep Sammie ( Your undying love ) forever ... Always:)
I will always look forward to hear more!
Can't wait for pics!
Love & Paws!
Lynne & Darbie:)
I cried like I was having a new child in the family!
I'm an AUNT!
God bless You! I am so excited beyond words!!!
Our hearts will keep Sammie ( Your undying love ) forever ... Always:)
I will always look forward to hear more!
Can't wait for pics!
Love & Paws!
Lynne & Darbie:)
So happy to hear Darbie enjoyed the trip and did so well. The pic of Sammie is awesome.....she truly is (and was) an angel. Glad you enjoyed Maine....I love anything outdoors and especially in the fall.
I have news that I can't believe myself........we adopted a new dog. There was no way I was going to before Spring but during our vacation we missed Sammie so much we decided not to wait. So on Tuesday night we brought home an approx. 2 year old, 15 lb. dog who came from a Tennessee kill shelter (kill and shelter never seem like two words that belong together!!). I'm trying to upload a picture but having computer issues.
We still miss Sammie horribly and I still cry every day over her, but my heart is big enough to love another!!
Regards,
Charlene
I have news that I can't believe myself........we adopted a new dog. There was no way I was going to before Spring but during our vacation we missed Sammie so much we decided not to wait. So on Tuesday night we brought home an approx. 2 year old, 15 lb. dog who came from a Tennessee kill shelter (kill and shelter never seem like two words that belong together!!). I'm trying to upload a picture but having computer issues.
We still miss Sammie horribly and I still cry every day over her, but my heart is big enough to love another!!
Regards,
Charlene
Hey Charlene!
Back from Rangeley ME...Fantastic time! Very proud of Darbie as she tolerated 7 hr road trip each way. We sat in the back seat and her head stayed on my lap. Made a few stop to make sure she drank fluids and peed (me, too! Not used to traveling without the RV:))
Darbie love the clean air infused with pine! The loons were abundant calling around the lake. Of course, there were ducks and geese that kept her fascinated! She fell right into a routine at the lake with food/IV fluids and adjusted well coming home, though she was happily exhausted!
Sammie Angel stayed with her....My pic is for you:)
Fondly,
Lynne & Darbie
Back from Rangeley ME...Fantastic time! Very proud of Darbie as she tolerated 7 hr road trip each way. We sat in the back seat and her head stayed on my lap. Made a few stop to make sure she drank fluids and peed (me, too! Not used to traveling without the RV:))
Darbie love the clean air infused with pine! The loons were abundant calling around the lake. Of course, there were ducks and geese that kept her fascinated! She fell right into a routine at the lake with food/IV fluids and adjusted well coming home, though she was happily exhausted!
Sammie Angel stayed with her....My pic is for you:)
Fondly,
Lynne & Darbie
We're always here for you!! Hope Darbie sees some loons (I love them) and maybe a Moose!!
Regards,
Charlene
Regards,
Charlene
Sammie Angel is watching over Darbie:)
CREA=3.9 ( from 4.4 )
BUN = 53 ( from 61 )
Thank You and Bonnie for your prayers hugs & kisses!
We are heading to Rangeley Maine and I know Darbie is going to have the time of her life! She is so fascinated with birds, hawks and Canadian geese. She stares fixated and wags her tail. Her head will follow a bird in flight from one end of the sky to the other! Now she can lay on the dock and stare at mallard ducks and loons! Quite a change from her ocean adventures:)
I'm going to "head up front" and thank Tony.
Thank you for being here for me:)
Fondly,
Lynne & Darbie
CREA=3.9 ( from 4.4 )
BUN = 53 ( from 61 )
Thank You and Bonnie for your prayers hugs & kisses!
We are heading to Rangeley Maine and I know Darbie is going to have the time of her life! She is so fascinated with birds, hawks and Canadian geese. She stares fixated and wags her tail. Her head will follow a bird in flight from one end of the sky to the other! Now she can lay on the dock and stare at mallard ducks and loons! Quite a change from her ocean adventures:)
I'm going to "head up front" and thank Tony.
Thank you for being here for me:)
Fondly,
Lynne & Darbie
Lynne:
I will be saying extra prayers for Darbie tomorrow. You are such an awesome Mom. Darbie knows how much you love her and she will continue to fight!! She'll do it for you!!!
Hope you can feel my hugs and Bonnie's kisses. I know so well what it's like waiting for the results.
Enjoy every moment in Maine....hope Darbie gets to have some outings with you.
Keep us posted on the results.
Thank you for thinking of Sammie Angel. It fills my heart that you know she's watching over Darbie!!
Regards,
Charlene
I will be saying extra prayers for Darbie tomorrow. You are such an awesome Mom. Darbie knows how much you love her and she will continue to fight!! She'll do it for you!!!
Hope you can feel my hugs and Bonnie's kisses. I know so well what it's like waiting for the results.
Enjoy every moment in Maine....hope Darbie gets to have some outings with you.
Keep us posted on the results.
Thank you for thinking of Sammie Angel. It fills my heart that you know she's watching over Darbie!!
Regards,
Charlene
Hi Lynne. Fingers crossed for good results tomorrow. Tony
Hey Charlene:)
I think of you and Bonnie often:)....Darbie is getting her blood work on Thursday. I'm anxious as we are driving up to the mountains/lake regions of Maine ( 6hrs).
I'm bringing Sammie's picture with us and tuck in Darbie's bed:)
Fondly,
Lynne & Darbie
I think of you and Bonnie often:)....Darbie is getting her blood work on Thursday. I'm anxious as we are driving up to the mountains/lake regions of Maine ( 6hrs).
I'm bringing Sammie's picture with us and tuck in Darbie's bed:)
Fondly,
Lynne & Darbie
Hey Charlene!
I think of you often! Darbie is doing very well! Sept and Oct always seem hectic...It's like knowing winter is coming and things must get done before the snow flies! Of course, my brother reads the Farmer's Almanac and says this winter is going to be brutal..Just great:(. Good old Walmart has Christmas decorations out already! We still haven't seen a fall leaf drop from the trees!
Craziness!
How are you doing, Charlene? How's sweet Bonnie? I hope she's basking in all your TLC!
Fondly,
Lynne & Darbie
I think of you often! Darbie is doing very well! Sept and Oct always seem hectic...It's like knowing winter is coming and things must get done before the snow flies! Of course, my brother reads the Farmer's Almanac and says this winter is going to be brutal..Just great:(. Good old Walmart has Christmas decorations out already! We still haven't seen a fall leaf drop from the trees!
Craziness!
How are you doing, Charlene? How's sweet Bonnie? I hope she's basking in all your TLC!
Fondly,
Lynne & Darbie
Hi Lynne:
Hope you and Darbie are doing well. Thinking of you
Regards,
Charlen
Hope you and Darbie are doing well. Thinking of you
Regards,
Charlen
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