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I had a dream last night that felt so real. I was in the living room and went to the kitchen for a sec. And when I came back out to the living room, Brandy was laying on a blanket in front of my couch. I was so happy and shocked! I said quite loud, "She walked!" So after that, I went to my bedroom. (Down the hallway from the living room.) I was seeing if she would follow me like she normally would. She did. I heard the pitter-patter of her little feet. (It did sound different though because in my dream, she was as she is now, a tripod.) I saw her come around the corner to come into the bedroom with me. Tail all up in the air. Her face so happy to see me!
I wish it was real. It felt so real.
Just tried calling the vet. Well, they are actually closed today, but figured they may answer the phone. Nope. The phones ring straight to the emergcy clinic that is in town. So tomorrow will have to be when I call again.
Is it Monday yet?! lol.
So close! 🙂
And it may soon be very real!!
I know it seems like Monday will never get here! Hang tight and stay close! We look forward to a good update in the a.m. and hoping your dreams come true!
Hugs!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Well, I'm off to bed. I can't wait to wake up tomorrow morning and call the vet. I am really hoping for some great news!
I will let yall know as soon as I know anything.
GoodNight All. 🙂
We're all waiting and hoping with you❤️
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, November 2023, adopted January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Elsie Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
Just called the vet. Got some good news. Brandy has been drinking water and trying to groom herself. She still hasn't ate yet. She's not wanting her dry food, so they are trying some wet food on her. I'll hear from them later today. 🙂
Been checking all morning!!!!! Sooooo glad she's doing better!! So glad!! YAAAAAAAAAY FOR BRANDY!!! 🙂 🙂 She's IMPROVING!!!! YAY!!! 🙂
Will look for more updates later!
Hugs!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Paws and fingers crossed here that Brandy gets even spunkier!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Brandy still hasn't eaten.
I get to go visit her at about 5p-5:30p cst. Yay! 🙂
She has started trying to move around though. 🙂
Hopefully with seeing me, it will help her eat. Maybe she is homesick. Idk.
She might stay the night if she doesn't start eating.
Take her the tastiest stinkiest food you can find! Tuna,liverwurst, of course chicken, baby food, ice cream,
Guess she's peeing on her own? Pooping? No infection, fever, etc, right?
Is she still on fluids?
Bloodwork stll normal??????
Don't hesitate to ask any and all questions, okay?
Maybe she could come for the night if no one is there....it might be good for both of you! :-)!!!!!
Hang in there! She IS showing signs of improvement!!! 🙂
Hugs!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
I tried seafood ones, like salmon, but she didn't seem to care for those. I will try some chicken.
Idk about the going potty or anything. I will ask when I go up there.
I think she is still on fluids, but not totally sure.
I hope blood work and everything is still normal, but idk yet. I will ask when I go see her.
And good idea. I will ask if I can have her come home for the night. Surely they would understand. But who knows. lol. Here's hoping! 🙂
Now come on, Brandy! This is very stressful for your Mum. You don't need to have a sit down banquet, just a little something, okay? A nibble of chicken? A taste of sardine? The nest time I check this thread, Brandy, I expect to hear that you have tried a little snack, at least. Okay? Good girl.
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, November 2023, adopted January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Elsie Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
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