Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Gracie's Surgery

  
No barking at passersby.  No begging for food.  No being underfoot or pawing my face at 6AM. No hogging the bed or snoring.  No demanding attention and jumping on guests.  No pleading for walks or dragging dog food through the house.


~only silence~





Dear Diary,


It happened right after I went for my walk yesterday.  I had this urge to pee and I needed to go right back outside.  Mom said I was just trying her patience and that I'd already peed a zillion times on our walk.  But she left me go out anyway.  


When I first went - I thought, huh!  Maybe mom was right.  Maybe I don't have to go after all.  But then when I went back inside I had that feeling again.  After about an hour of hearing her and dad complaining about who was going to take me out next, they decided to give me the silent treatment.  So I paced and I pawed and I finally plopped down in front of them and pleaded, 'p-l-e-a-s-e take me out!' But still, they ignored me.  


Now I may look a little scruffy right now (pre-grooming) but I still have my standards for good hygiene and I needed to go OUT!  


I thought for sure this would get there attention:  I went to my toy box and picked out my newest one - the one they love the most - and I started pacing with it in my mouth. 'Look!' I pleaded... 'I'm carrying you're favorite toy.  Now can I go out?'  Still, nothing.


  After a long night of pacing and faux-peeing on the floor while mom followed me around with a flashlight,  I started to be sick to my stomach.  That's when Mom started to cry.  After making some phone calls, she loaded me into the Buick, and here I am.  


I was supposed to have surgery today, but they must not have given me enough medicine because I tried to bite the doc.  I think I heard someone say they're going to try again tomorrow.  I'm so woozy right now...  I just need to get home to mom and dad.  I'll bet they're worried. Gracie.



18 comments:

  1. I hope Gracie is ok. My poor Pete is having the same symptoms. I have an appointment with vet tomorrow. I am afraid I am going to have to put him down. He has other problems. I will add Gracie to my prayers.

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  2. I have thought of you and Gracie all day Bobbi. Still praying for good results.

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  3. I love you sweet Gracie and am saying lots of doggie prayers for you... you will be home and better before you know it!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  4. Poor, poor Gracie! But you are so lucky you have such a good mom and dad who got you help right away. Many dogs, and even some people, would give anything to have someone who cries about them. I think you are in very good hands and will be all better real soon!

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  5. Gracie...don't bite the hand of the person who is going to make you feel better!!!! Hurry and get well and get back home again. Your Mom needs you.. We all need to know that you're OK. More good vibes on the way!

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  6. I hope Gracie feels better real soon. I know you miss her!!!Hugs

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  7. I am worried too!Get better, Gracie!

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  8. I finally had a chance to read the last few of your posts about what is going on with Gracie - I do pray that she gets better quick and nothing like this happens ever again - I can imagine how worried you must be - poor Gracie - hugs and prayers for both of you.
    Kim, Shiloh'n Shasta

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  9. Oh I can't stand the thought of poor Gracie being sick or in pain.... I will def. be praying for her tonight and tomorrow....

    and for y'all too.... I know from having my Jazz have so many health problems that when your pet is sick it is TERRIBLE! They truly do wrap us around the dear little paws and become a part of the family!

    Take care, Bobbi, and please let us know how she is doing!

    A really big hug,
    Jenni

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  10. I'm thinking Gracie if you felt like biting the vet that is a good sign that you are still fighting! I'm sorry you are going through this though. You guys become so close and attached to your family, we need you around us and I know your mom and dad are anxiously waiting for you to come back home! hoping things will improve and you will be home soon!

    betty

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  11. You'll feel better soon Gracie. Wait till you see the look on mom's face when the vet asks if she wants to keep the stones! The best thing is mom will be so happy to have you home you'll get to do whatever you want...except eat people food.

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  12. You lovely and brave dog, I really hope you will feel fine again very soon.

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  13. Hehehehe...uh Gracie, you not suppose to bites da peoples. I know it's hard to understand whats goin' on but you'll feel soooooo much betters when it's all overs. Yea, easy fur me to say...I ain't da one havin' surgery.
    Do save da stones and then your mom can make a nice necklace out of them ...like my mum did withs my teeth...hehehehe...just kiddin'.

    Puddles
    PS: keep us posted bouts da surgery PLEASE!!!

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  14. Me and the Mom are praying for you Gracie! Get better quickly! Love, Billy

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  15. I am praying that it all turns out well. Feel better Gracie! :-)

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  16. Bobbi, I hope it all goes well today for Gracie. She will be feeling better soon and back to being her demanding self! Sophie sends her a big lick!

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  17. You'll be okay Gracie. I am looking forward to hearing that you are out of surgery and doing much better.

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  18. Poor Gracie! It's terrible when our fur babies are sick like that! I am praying that she's feeling better soon!

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