Our foster-boy Max had knee surgery (a TPLO) on Thursday. I picked up a very happy Max on Friday after work.
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The instructions from the surgeon was/is strict crate-rest and confinement. Max was exhausted, so following those instructions and getting him settled in that first night, wasn't difficult at all.
By Saturday, Max was feeling better and more rested. So, he set about doing what all dogs do when confined with not much to do, and that was to escape the dreaded "cone of shame." With skills that even Houdini would envy, he was getting pretty good at it. So he's now sporting a "donut" which is connected to his collar and it seems to be staying in place. So far anyway.
In the middle of the busy week, I heard from Lab Rescue about a family interested in Deizel. I'll admit to being surprised. For several reasons, we've (of course) thought of keeping Deizel. But honestly, we'd just hadn't not acted on making him a permanent addition. I'll also admit that we just didn't think that with all the dogs Lab Rescue has available for adoption, someone would pick Deizel so soon.
But "Pennsylvania Couple" did. They have two other dogs, (both Black Labs) and one of them happens to be blind -- Which probably explains why they noticed Deizel on the list. I've talked at length to "Pennsylvania wife" and I really like her. She and her husband are really excited about meeting Deizel and are coming on Thursday afternoon. I think they would provide a good home for him.
Todd of course doesn't care about any of this. He's been concerned with the would be intruders or moles - He's "made dead" two of them the last couple of days. He's certainly a busy Scottie!
Most of the time.
One leaves your care making room for another.
ReplyDeleteTodd better stick to deading moles and leave us birds alone.
oh, good luck to sweet diezel. i hope it will be a good match and home for him... good luck with max!
ReplyDeletei always trust your instincts about people and dogs.
ReplyDeleteyou will know what's best for sweet diesel. and since they already have another blind lab... they know how to help diesel get used to another new home.
and max... oh max houdini! get well soon max. :D ♥
Hello, I hope Max is feeling normal soon. He is so cute. I wish I could borrow Todd, we have a mole problem here. I hope Diesel is happy wherever he lives. I love all your dogs. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteWow, you all have been pretty busy. So glad the surgery went well and who knew Max was such an escape artist?!? How did he get out of the cone of shame? I am sure all dogs would love to know! It sounds like if all goes well on Thursday that Diezel will have found his forever home. :-) That is great! We wish him all the best!
ReplyDeleteAm happy to hear that Max is doing so well. Does the donut work as well as a cone? It looks less bothersome. Somehow, I kinda thought you might adopt Deizel ... I hope things go well with the visit. Todd sounds good at his job!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing all your dogs, but Todd is really a kick to see.
ReplyDeleteWe're glad to hear Max is doing well after his surgery. Maybe Todd could come to our house because we have a mole problem in one area of our backyard. Millie & Walter don't seem to have much (if any) terrier blood and aren't interested in excavating and deading moles.
ReplyDeleteWe sure hope that it works out happily for that sweet boy Deizel, no matter what though he still has you, and that is golden. stella rose
ReplyDeleteWe both know that it only takes an instant for an animal to catch our eye and capture our heart. Sounds like that's what happened for Deizel.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for Max's speedy recovery. And for a happy home for Deizel. They are both darling.
ReplyDeleteHoping for a quick recovery for Max. Such good news that Deizel has found a forever home. It sounds like the ideal home for him - especially with two other black Labs. Room at Golden Pines for another new face....
ReplyDeleteThe new family must be sure, and have heaps of love in their hearts, like yours does. Deizel would be in good company, he looks like a real softy at heart, with gentle caring ways. A soft cone, so much better than the hard plastic, hope that one stays where it should.
ReplyDeleteWe're happy Deizel will have a family....though we know it'll be hard for you to say goodbye to the boy. Good luck keeping Max 'quiet'.
ReplyDeleteHey Max! a lot of doggies want to know how you escape the cone! Hope the visit goes well for Deizel
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Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
Great news for Diesel. And that Todd, he sure knows how to protect your yard. I hope Max continues to do well. He is really cute!
ReplyDeleteGlad the surgery went well and good luck keeping Max still! Paws crossed for Diesel. Hailey is jealous that Todd get to hunt.
ReplyDeleteYou just have to admire a couple who want yet another blind dog. They must be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGlad the surgery went well for Max. He looks like a charming fellow.
I have a feeling the family who is interested in Deizel might be so perfect!
ReplyDeleteThat silly Max,, is a trick artist!
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ReplyDeleteDeizel seems like such a good mix with the others in your house clan . . . I will miss him if he moves . . . I hope Max keeps the doughnut on and heals well.
ReplyDeleteHonestly Deizel really does seem to fit well with your household, but if it is meant to be...then he will have a fine life in the PA home too. Glad to hear that the surgery went well and now Max is in recovery mode...it's tough to do crate rest!!
ReplyDeleteMorning Kim, I love Deizel, such a beautiful soul, sounds like the people will love him. . Good luck to sweet Max , hope all goes well for him now. Cute Todd always makes me smile.Hugs Francine.
ReplyDeleteGlad Max is doing well and hope he recovers fast and well . That's great news about Deizel hope all works out well for all. Todd... well he is in his own world isn't he ? but he is a cutie and a funny guy , Thanks for sharing , Have a good week !
ReplyDeleteAwe Max.. bless his little heart. Well, hopefully Deizel will be placed in a good home and live happily ever after. Hey Kim, Have I missed an email from you? I hadn't heard anything about what we had discussed before and I just wondered if I missed something? Have a great rest of the week :-)
ReplyDeleteI don't envy you trying to keep him quiet for the next few weeks. At least Morgan was pretty old when she had her knee problems. It wasn't quite as hard to keep her still. Then we had to do the therapy, up and down the hill together. We both got stronger.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that Max is on the mend. We used the donut after R's surgery plus a sedative. It was still hard!
ReplyDeleteAs for Deizel, I am both sad and happy. I'm glad that there's a family who really wants him. But I'll be sad if he leaves your pack. I'm sure that you have the same mix of feelings.
We shall be following Maxs progress with GREAT interest.
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