Jed Update -- Wednesday Night

[Forestgal]

Well, we're both back in L.A. County, but Jed's still at the Vet. He still can't stand up on his own and it's just too dangerous for both of us to have him come home until he can manage to walk out to go potty and get back in the house. But he's getting better all the time -- it's just a slow process. He may come home tomorrow, or at the latest Wednesday after school. Time will tell.

If there's anything good to come out of this it's that the campground owner feels horrible that her manager was such an idiot. He (the manager) was never cleared to use this poison. The insurance company has been contacted and will be in touch with me no later than Wednesday. So it's looking like the $8000+ in vet bills will be covered.

Thanks for your prayers, everyone. We really appreciate it.

Giving the pictures a try now that I'm home on the bigger laptop.

Here's what he looked like on Saturday morning. He was totally anesthetized and had breathing assistance.


This is of his little outing to see if he could use his legs. They took him outside to the grass -- a much softer landing if he couldn't stand. Good call on their part ...




Hopefully the next time I post pictures they'll be happy ones ... but at least he's out of the woods and all he needs now is a little time.

Thanks again.

[retiredhappy]

WHAT HAPPENED? HOW DID I MISS THIS? I'm so glad he's doing better. Please keep us posted. What poison? Where?

[Shirlv]

Karen, check "Long Weekend" for what happened

[Echo]

OMG!!!! Laura I am so glad that you caught it in time. I could hardly catch my breath when I read 'Long Weekend'.

What in the HE77 was that man thinking to put out poison like that when animals and children could get into it!!!! I hope they fired his butt the second after you talked to them and told them what happened.

You and Jed are in my prayers for sure. Give him an extra big hug for me.

[ali1257]

Thanks for the update and I hope you get to take him home soon. Keep us posted on what happens with the insurance and the campground. Hope you have a good day tomorrow.

[bluepinecones]

So very glad he is doing better and will recover.

[Cedar518]

I jumped right to this message to find out about Jed. I'm glad things are still moving forward. Special hugs to both of you and Jed, I know this has been an absolutely dreadful time for you.

[carold]

Glad to hear that Jed is recovering, however slowly Hopefully, that insurance claim can be processed quickly and without a hassle. carold

[Nasoosie]

I am so happy to hear of Jed's improvement, and that he's again conscious and breathing on his own. The thought of something like this happening to my little Molly just panics me. I can't believe the wonderful care he got at the vet's and that they knew enough to knock him out until the seizures stopped. I am so afraid most vets would have just said, "There's nothing we can do." Knowing that there is indeed something they could do makes me feel ever so much better, in case..... The fact that you recognized the seriousness of Jed's condition and moved fast to get him help played a big part in his surviving, also----you are to be congratulated.

Thank you so much for posting these pics and the update----I have been looking for it! I will be so looking forward to seeing a picture of Jed on his feet once again! And seeing you with a smile and relief on your face!

Hugs from me and licks for Jed from Molly

[BirdbyBird]

So glad to hear that he is on the right road....to recovery! It is so hard to watch our babies hurting and helpless.....

[mtngal]

My best to you and Jed for a quick recovery....(((((((hugs)))))).....

[Rufflesgurl]

Laura - Thanks for the update. Thinking of you and Jed and prayers going up for a speedy recovery for him!!

Linda

[Getupngo]

OH, POOR JED. I didn't see the earlier post. I'm glad he's on the mend and that you or the vet didn't give up on him.

[JanetA]

Poor baby dog!

My heart goes out to you and to Jed!

God takes care of animals, aren't we glad!?!?!

The pictures are so heart wrenching to me, a dog lover from the word GO! Here's to a full and speedy recovery and
anxiously awaiting the next, happier pics!

love and hugs to you both!

[OutandAbout]

So glad to hear that Jed is doing better. I have a Lab/Shepherd mix and every time I look over at her I thought of Jed. From your recent pictures they have the same body type and Sandy has a lot of Lab in her face. It just crushed me at what he had to go through. Best of luck to both of you for a full and speedy recovery for your big boy. Linda