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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, October 23, 2026 - 2:17 pm 
RN I wish that for you, Kar! 
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Friday, October 23, 2026 - 2:39 pm
It's possible that after Rocky has his surgery and he heals (2-3 months), I could do some fostering again. Fingers crosssed.
But lots of bridges to cross. His surgery, my catarct surgery, maybe a change in chemotherapy (which could really throw me back in a hole)...
Keep me in those wishes!
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, October 23, 2026 - 2:46 pm
RN Here's the kind of video I send the dog parents. They get one video a day, more if they want.
This video was for the white dog's dad. Her name is Marne and she is the only one on a line because she can jump 6 ft fences! Marne is new as of a couple weeks ago. Her dad wondered how she would get along with a bunch of new dogs, and I am showing him things are great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhPoiEnxbak
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Friday, October 23, 2026 - 2:55 pm
Kar, what kind of surgery is Rocky having?
And of course you are always in our wishes. Rocky is now added, too.
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Friday, October 23, 2026 - 2:56 pm
Cute video, Naja. 
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Mack
Member
07-22-2002
| Friday, October 23, 2026 - 5:21 pm
RN All i can say is SFD…..and if you need a translation you’ll have to Google it. Our washing machine just went totally out of wack. We have a set that is 15 +/- years old and they have been super until tonight. We could and will consider getting it fixed but with modern appliances it may be time to totally replace. 😫
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-06-2000
| Friday, October 23, 2026 - 5:55 pm
Ugh, Mack!
If you ask about new or modern appliances on NextDoor, you will get a long list of really unhappy people posting stories, but some recommendations too. Lots of people say they are built to fail.
I got GE washer and dryer but admit that getting them in blue really influenced me a lot.
Good luck!
Naja, happy dogs!
Karuuna, wondering about Rocky's surgery, too?
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Friday, October 23, 2026 - 6:35 pm
RN, At age 2, Rocky tore his first CCL. It was during covid, and we had the surgical repair, but it wrecked him psychologically. He went from a confidant happy pup to a fearful, anxious dog. We worked on that a lot, but the vet absolutely TERRIFIES him.
Three years ago, at age 5, he tore the other CCL. This time we went with a brace and were careful about exercise. Occasionally he would come up with a limp for a few days, but it would resolve.
Then a month ago, he came in completely 3-legged. He can't use that leg hardly at all now. Took him to the vet and apparently he has also now torn the meniscus in that leg. Vet says he's pretty stoic but it's a very painful injury.
So, they will do surgery now to repair both, the meniscus and CCL. We simply have no choice, it's the only way to end the pain and restore quality of life for him.
I'm working with the vet where I can bring him in and they can lightly sedate him before I leave. I hate that their procedure is to have all dogs dropped off at 8 am, no matter what time their surgery is. His is scheduled for 11 am. That's a LONG wait for a dog that shakes so hard at the vet I'm afraid his bones will break.... literally.
Then hopefully, I can come in before he is fully awake and sit with him at the end of the day too. I really want to minimize the time he is there without me and awake. I'm worry about his head space.
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Pamy
Member
01-01-2002
| Friday, October 23, 2026 - 7:06 pm
((((Rocky)))))
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Friday, October 23, 2026 - 7:10 pm
Oh, the poor puppy. That is a lot for him. And you. Sending positive thoughts it all works out well.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-26-2000
| Friday, October 23, 2026 - 10:09 pm
Sending love to Rocky and Kar.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 6:49 am
RN Warm hugs to {{{Rocky}}}
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 7:17 am
RN, thank you all. I am really looking forward to the day when he can run and jump and play like he used to on his bionic legs. He is too, he just doesn't know it yet. We just have to get there.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 7:17 am
RN This is the funniest delivery confirmation photo I have ever gotten. hahaha!
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 7:20 am
LOL. Naja!
My sleepy morning puppies:
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 7:24 am
RN Precious babies 💕
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Mack
Member
07-22-2002
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 8:01 am
RN thinking of Rocky and praying for best outcome.
2nd RN is it looks like new washer and dryer in our very near future. Turns out the water pump in the washing machine is toast. Of course even though it is an older model it works with the computer motherboard that runs the various cycles so it has to be a very specific and expensive part. Second issue is that the dryer has two heating coils but in our dryer only one is working like it should and the other is working but at a very low level. Means it takes longer to dry than it should. Total cost to repair both is right at 50% of a new set and we would still have older machines with no warranty. Oh well…..
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 10:18 am
Awww best wishes for Rocky to ace his procedure, so he feels better, and his momma can be joyful with some positivity to celebrate, and 1 less thing to worry about.
Is there a photo of Rocky in happier times?
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Mack
Member
07-22-2002
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 12:30 pm
RN new washer and dryer to be delivered Tuesday. 😬
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Jimmer
Board Administrator
08-29-2000
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 12:39 pm
RN, best wishes for Rocky. 
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 3:06 pm
RN, happy Rocky!
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Pamy
Member
01-01-2002
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 3:43 pm
awwwww
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 4:59 pm
RN adorable poochie!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-06-2000
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 11:12 am
Glad your vet is working with you to at least lessen Dickey's anxiety for lis surgery.
I actually relate, not in the fear of doctors, but in living with a brace, as I did that for years after taking out my ACL on stairs. The brace helped but eventually was hitting nerves. Surgery to replace the ligament and repair the meniscus made a huge difference , so I hope it can do the same for Rocky. He has been a very sweet part of your life and you have made his world right and here you go again. 💕
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-06-2000
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 11:14 am
Naja.. Too funny. I bet they enjoyed taking that photo.
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