TVCH FORUMS HOME . JOIN . FAN CLUBS . DONATE . CONTACT . CHAT  
 Wikia  Quick Links   TOPICS . TREE-VIEW . SEARCH . HELP! . NEWS . PROFILE
Archive through January 08, 2008

The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: Jan. 2008 ~ Mar. 2008: Hairball Haven: Dogs: Archive through January 08, 2008 users admin

Author Message
Serate
Member

08-21-2001

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 7:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Just got back from dropping Jack off to the vet. Well 15 minutes ago but I had to have a good cry - I'm a big baby. I ok'd the blood work = $68.00. I ok'd the IV and sub something fluids = $29.00. I ok'd the microchip = $59.00. I have NO idea how much the actual neutering is going to cost. They said the blood work was not mandatory but when he's 7 years old he'll be required to get it and this provides a good baseline. It was a misunderstanding about having to have the Home Again yearly services. My vet pays the enrollment and first year fee. Then it's only $15 a year, not a month as I thought, and we don't have to decide to renew or not until next January. But for $15 a year and all they do if he does get lost it's gonna happen whether hubby likes it or not. Tho with the yearly fee not a monthly fee I don't see him having any problems. If he gets lost you call them and they organize a local - to wherever you think he was lost - group to print and post fliers in a 20 mile radius. That's so cool, esp since we travel with him. Also get free access to Animal Poison Hotline which is usually a $50 call [a charge which in my opinion is SO wrong!]. So I'm a total Home Again convert.

I'm hoping not to get a call before 11 - that means there are problems with the blood work. Can't wait to get the call after 11 - that they are done and everything is ok. He'll probably come home with an E collar as he is a licker and they don't want him licking the glue off where they usually put stitches. Told me we could go see him this evening as they are open till 8. Told hubby it would be hard on me, but I thought it would be cruel to Jack. You better believe I will be there at exactly 9am tomorrow!

Jack's a chub. He's gained 2 1/2 pounds since November 26. So we have already weaned him onto Adult food - he's now getting dropped from 1 cup a day to 3/4 cup a day. And supplement with no salt added green beans, carrots, cauliflower, apples, and some other foods that I need to ask about again tomorrow and this time write down.

24 hours 17 minutes 5 seconds and counting!

Egbok
Member

07-13-2000

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 8:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Egbok a private message Print Post    
Serate, you did the right thing with all of the above and I just know when you pick up Jack he'll be so happy to see you again!

Debra
Member

11-20-2003

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 9:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Debra a private message Print Post    
Serate you are such a good furbaby Momma. ((((Serate and Jack))))

Merrysea
Member

08-13-2004

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 9:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Merrysea a private message Print Post    
Serate, people always think it's strange that I give my dogs carrots and cauliflower, but the dogs love it! One of them even stole some brussels sprouts off my plate and ate them (but those were cooked - I don't cook the veggies I intentionally give to the dogs).

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 9:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I agree, you did good Serate!

I'll have to try a small treat for her. I don't think it's going to take much to get her fully house trained cuz she sure is trying!

Supergranny
Member

02-03-2005

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 11:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Serate...our big day is this Thursday. We decided to do both boys at the same time so the recuperation time would be the same. We take them in at 8 am and pick them back up at 4:30 the same day. I can hardly wait!! Emmett lifts his leg now..on everything. He is wearing a belly band in the house. I had made a bunch of them out of old towels and fleece, using velcro to hold them together, when Charlie was going thru puberty. He is also turning into a bit of a bully and we are really having to sit on him!

Serate
Member

08-21-2001

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 12:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Went to Wal-Mart to get my mind of of Jack. And to get him some green beans and carrots. Got a call at 10:55. Of course immediately I thought something was wrong with the blood work they were to call and his surgery wasn't scheduled until 11:45. Was the good vet [I'm sure they both are good but the lady vet seemed kinda ditzy and maybe intimidated by my husband, this vet is very knowledgable and shares his knowledge, and wasn't intimidated by hubby] saying Jack came through with flying colors. Said he was a very good dog - of course *L* - but then said he wasn't just saying that but he was very good. Didn't fuss when they were holding him down to put the IV in. Told me he still has 1 baby tooth but it's one of his canine and there is no sight of an adult, so they didn't pull it. Pulled another partial baby tooth. Said he wasn't fat but shouldn't gain anymore weight. Apologized to me because I had brought up the issue of his weight in October and he assured me back then we were feeding him right when he should have told me to bring him in monthly to weigh him since I was concerned. Also told me that I didn't need to worry that he was going to be lonely while they were there. Guess the vet techs took turns sitting with him in an exam room after the IV was put in to play with him. Told me - jokingly - there was no extra charge for the hands on service. Then chuckled and told me that Jack was in a bed in his office with him and would be until 1 and he had to go back to work. Just cuz, no real good reason he just likes Jack. This is the vet that had to come back in to hold Jack one last time before we left the first time. 6'3", muscular, but all heart when it comes to Jack I guess. Said that Jack is the doll baby at the animal hospital today. *proud Momma smile*

Egbok, Debra, Merrysea, War thanks for the encouragement.


SG glad the boys are getting fixed and it's good you are doing it at the same time. Jack hasn't lifted his leg - not sure he ever will. *L*

He just learned to jump on the couch yesterday, then crawled up "daddy's" chest and is enjoying his new favorite place to sit.



20 hours 16 minutes 45 seconds - give or take a few!

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 12:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Yay Jack for being a good boy and everything going so well!

Hehe, like the puppy, Jack is so short getting on the couch is a big task! Puppy learned the other day if she started across the room and ran she could take a flying leap and land right on the couch. She's much happier if someones sitting there so she can hop in their lap.

Serate
Member

08-21-2001

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 1:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Awwww she sounds so cute. I know maybe it's wrong of me but I hope nobody answers your flier! How big is she?

Vacanick
Member

07-12-2004

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 1:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Serate ... you are such a good mommy to Jack!

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 1:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
LOL Serate. I keep checking the paper and pennysaver to see if anything shows up that would match her description but nothing yet. I'll go back out to animal control this week and see if maybe someone has dropped off a lost flyer since I was there last week.

She seems really small to me, maybe four pounds and around a foot tall, if that much.

Serate
Member

08-21-2001

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 3:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Whoa itty bitty compared to Jack's 13lb weigh in today! She must be on the younger end of the vet's guesstimate to be that small. She's so precious. *tries not to think about hubby's comment this morning about how Jack needed a little friend and things are always better in two*

I think we need another picture.

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 3:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Hey Jack does need a little friend! Someone to play with and grow up with and sleep with and get into trouble with.

I didn't realize how little she was until I gave her a bath and all her fur was wet and plastered to her little skinny body. Heh, she can and does stand right under Harvey when he's standing up and still has plenty of head room. Always reminds me of that scene in National Lampoons Christmas vacation where the big rig switches lanes and the family station wagon is underneath it.

More and more I lean towards her being on the younger side as well. She's just so babyish that it's hard to imagine she's closer to a year old.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 6:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
YAH Jack!

War, I feel sorry for the owner if he does come forward, I have a feeling you are gonna rip him a new one for not taking better care of YOUR pup!! LOL

I cant remember did ya all name YOUR pup yet :-)

Sisalou
Member

07-12-2002

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 7:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sisalou a private message Print Post    
Serate I know how hard it is to be separated from your baby. He will be back with you in no time.

War, I definitely think that puppy is yours! That story about Harvey shooing her away is hilarious.

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 8:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
LOL, maybe not for letting her get lost, that happens. But, certainly I'll be asking why the heck it's been this long and they haven't been to animal control, put up flyers, or ads in the paper or checked those ads!

We're calling her Princess Jeraldine (or PJ) though all of us have been a little hesitant to actually call her that right now to her. Kinda worried she might get used to it and then go home.

Have you had anymore updates yet, Serate?

Vacanick
Member

07-12-2004

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 8:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
PJ has a name .... I love it!! She's going to be your War. I know it. We got our Maggie when we weren't even looking ... that's how it happens! I am so excited for you and for PJ!

aa

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 8:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
LOL Nick that's a great picture!

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 8:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Aahhh look at that sweet face!!!

War, I love PJ!! great name! I say wait 1 more day then she is yours! Has it been 7 days yet?

Vacanick
Member

07-12-2004

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 8:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Ahhh thank you! Maggie cleans up good. But when we found her on the street she was so dirty and her hair was so long. I don't know how long she'd been there but she didn't look good. And she'd been bullied, she was so timid. She still is around other dogs but not with us. She's a little dog with a big heart and personality. We weren't looking for a dog but we sure were happy that she found us!! <3

Serate
Member

08-21-2001

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 10:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Vaca Maggie is sooooooooooo cute!

Big tough hubby called around 7 to see how Jack was. Everything was doing fine. He woke up good, no side effects. There was a Shih Tzu mix in to be spayed today. They said Jack was "serenading" Annie. He does this rohaa rohaa rohaa thingy and I guess he was doing it to Annie. When he would stop Annie would wimper and he would do it again so she would stop wimpering. They said it was going on for about an hour and a half. Told him again they were open until 8 if we wanted to stop by. Hubby said we didn't want to disturb Jack. They said he'd be ok and would like to see us. Hubby said no. Saw him wipe his eyes. HAH it's not just me!

Hubby mentioned the friend for Jack again. No. We were so lucky with Jack getting housebroke so quickly. Bringing another puppy in might set him back.

9 hours 12 minutes, 53 seconds!

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Monday, January 07, 2008 - 11:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
She cleans up very well! That's so sad she's still timid around other dogs. Our whole family are dog people and when we have parties, the dogs come along! They always have such a good time together!

What a sweetie Jack was to comfort Annie! I bet he can't wait to get home.

Pamy, it's one week ago today we found her. We're pretty sure she was out there the night before though judging by how Harvey had reacted.

Every day when Darren comes home from work or school, Harv hears him pull up in the driveway and runs to the door and waits for him to come in and give him lovin'. Tonight he got home from school, opened the door and saw Harv sitting in the typical spot...and the puppy right next to him, tail just a wagging until he reached down and gave her a good rubbing. Cracked me up cuz I couldn't figure out if she was just following Harvey's lead and wondering what he was so excited about or if she really knew Darren was home and that she'd get some love too if she was sitting there waiting.

Serate
Member

08-21-2001

Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 9:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Jack's home! He's got an e-collar on. Silly goof. But he's taken to it quite quickly. Got himself stuck under the coffee table but I made him figure a way out. He got himself under so he can get himself out.

Biscottiii I forgot to ask them about removing everything but it looks as if they did. He's just got a little bump where his ornaments used to be.





Debra
Member

11-20-2003

Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 9:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Debra a private message Print Post    
Yay for Jack being home! He really can carry off the cone style, lol.

Serate
Member

08-21-2001

Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 9:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
He has to wear it for at least a week. I'm thinking of decorating it. *L*