Sorry About That!

I've left you all nearly a week without an update on the Barkalot Brothers. My apologies for that. I've not been feeling well, and have even missed work. I'm feeling a bit better this evening.

But thank-you so much for sharing your experiences, candid thoughts and support on my last post; they went a long way. They helped me to articulate my thoughts and feelings about returning George and Abe. They also gave me and the coordinator from the rescue, a few things to consider. At this moment, Abe and George being returned is on hold.

Abe returned to the vet on Friday for another glucose curve test.  He failed. His glucose was so low that they had to feed him to bring the level up. We've decreased the insulin, and increased his food.

~Chipper, on the left keeping George company while Abe is gone~

We all know that Labs live to eat, but Abe really is hungry and his continuing to lose weight is a concern too. The special/prescription food that Abe eats, I think, has no nutritional value, so it's not a surprise that he's hungry all the time. Abe goes back to the vet on Friday for another test.

~Abe~

Paul (previous owner) was contacted about returning Abe and George to him. He assured the rescue that he's financially able to provide for them. However, he was going back into the hospital today (Tuesday) for a couple of more days of tests and should be home in a day or so. This raised the nagging concerns I have about his continuing to care for Abe and George, concerns which the foster-home-coordinator for the rescue also shares.   

~George~

As I said, as it stands right now, we're on hold until the end of the week. Lab Rescue is in favor of their return to their former home.  However, the concerns we all share about Abe and George's ongoing care is first and foremost and will again be discussed with Paul.  And, the foster home coordinator feels strongly that we need to get Abe's diabetes stabilized as well. So, whether they will be back home in time for Christmas is anyone's guess.