'The true Soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because He loves what is behind him.' -G. K. Chesterton

23 January 2013

Bringing Him Home Today

Doc called at 9:30. Angus did Ok but started throwing up shortly after he awakened from the anesthesia and was started on Fentanyl. I think his body doesn't react well to Opioids. This is twice now and both times he had bad reactions. He did much better on Rimadyl and Tramadol. Doc's pretty sure it was a drug reaction but suggested they keep him another day. Lu stood beside me shaking her head and Momma Bear growling (if the Doc had seen her he'd have run from the room screaming "Just Kidding!") and I had to agree with her. No insult to them but we can take better care of him at home and he'll naturally do better when he's relaxed and happy in his environment and with Mom and Dad. He'll be more comfortable and secure not to mention he loves being fussed over. Angus is a sensitive dog. He needs to be touched and cooed at and generally babied. No one babies him like Momma and Momma wants her boy home so home he is coming. We are so happy this morning.

So we'll be heading down to pick him up in a few minutes. They'll have him ready at 1:00. We've spent the morning getting everything ready. Carpets and rugs taped down over slick floors. Bedding and linens ready. We've packed up his sling, some toys (a new stuffed bear!), some food and treats in the truck. The medicine cabinet is stocked and we know what comes and what to do next. We're as ready as we can be.

I probably won't post anything else today barring something unforeseen but I promise a good update tomorrow after a nights sleep in his own bed in his own home and some good food. Thank you again for all your prayers and well wishes. They worked, they really did. We're getting our little man back today. My spirit soars.

Six and Lu

7 comments:

OldAFSarge said...

Prayers for healing for Angus. And strength for Six and Lu!

Rev. Paul said...

What OldAFSarge said.

Dairy said...

Yep..what has been said.

~Dairy

Murphy's Law said...

Bring him home and let the healing begin! This is great news indeed!

Angus won the dog lottery big-time with you two.

The Big Guy said...

So good to hear!
Take good care of him; Home is the best place for everyone- to be with the ones we love and with the ones who love us is some of the best medicine anyone can get...
We'll keep the prayer candle lit for y'all...
TBG
(with a head-bump of affirmation from The Dark Menace)

Paladin said...

Great news! I agree with taking him home. Better all around.

Old NFO said...

Agree with all of the above... Give him a biscuit for me too!