She's home now Sara, we have wound cleaning solution, antibiotics and pain meds to give her for a week and then they'll evaluate whether or not to stitch the wound.
We are just trying to keep her quiet as she is feeling MUCH better and finally eating.
H picked her up so I didn't get to give your regards, but we are taking her in next week so I will mention Niki the rabbit killer and the 3 dogs then.
MUCh better night in da house as we did the right thing and the tension isn't making things escalate. The kid's last day of school is tomorrow also. To be honest we were worried about the bill when we took her in because the last time (in December) we took her in we had to cough up $2K for an emergency surgery. That moment. Or she died.
Last night was just one of those not filled with sunshine and rainbows. It happens. We got through it and I am actually amazed at the way he came around and took the high road when I didn't have the strength.
I am so sorry that happened to you. Poor Macy. Sounds like she had a hard life. Glad she is resting comfortably now. Niki loved working there. She started when she was 13. They were so nice to her, Leslie used to let Niki watch surgeries because she wanted to be a vet. Now she is a PhD student at Tulane and working at a lab at the Primate Center. She will be living in Mandeville for the summer.
Macy will be fine, thank you for the shoulder to cry on. She is 7 yrs old and has had a great life. It's just been a rough year. The surgery in December was because she was diagnosed with Pyometra. I feel bad because I guess it's common for females that aren't spayed. I was raised with male dogs-- never even heard of such a thing. She healed just fine and all was well until my neighbor's dog came charging into our yard and clamped hold of her neck. I am torn about what to do. My S and H want to contact the authorities, but I don't want the kids to lose their dog--they have always tried to keep him leashed or tied out. But, what if another animal is injured because he gets loose again?
What a wonderful summer for Niki! I love primates in a different sense because I used to sculpt them. I was into anthropology and Jane Goodall's work back in the day. I'd make a horrible vet though, because I physically feel pain when an animal or my kids get hurt. It's hard to explain but it just overwhelms me and I actually get pangs inside. I'm afraid I wasn't helpful this morning AT ALL when H did the morning cleaning of her wound before going to work.
That's the stuff I'm still worried about. He'll do everything, like superman, but then he used to silently resent me for all he has to do when he gets himself over extended.
I hope the neighbors are paying the vet bills on this incident. Luckily none of my dogs have needed surgery before, but Leslie did a surgery on one of the rabbits removing a big cyst. She left the front of the rabbit's body open so we could clean the wound daily. I was too meek with it, but my daughter who was only 13, did it really well. The rabbit only lived a few more days, but I was so impressed with both Leslie and Niki. They really did inspire my little girl. And while she was in college Dr. Bill talked to her about the cost of veterinarian education and setting up a practice. That helped her to decide to do something else that was not so costly.
Okay, what I did say today that I shouldn't have....."that is so ridiculously insecure I can't believe you said it".
I love that "state of me" assessment. Cool. I'll have to start doing that.
Let him win...are you kidding me. Never. (teasing of course)
We watched Idol, & I cried too. But, I'm a big cry baby. Music moves me so much.
I'm trying really hard to channel my inner b*tch. LOL
Anything today that you had to bite your tongue & bleed ??
M 19 years, MC for 8 months, DB'd for 8 months 4 kids; 18, 15, 14, & 10 I was never meant to be a doormat. It took me years of therapy to become assertive enough to stop his abuse.
Yep. I may be insecure but even worse than the pain it causes me, is the fact that it's just embarrasing and unattractive. I know it. I'm trying to be secure. I think. I just know that it's hard enough for me to admit it to myself, but when HE notices it? Oh man.
Luckily he's not as perceptive as you. LOL. Or scared of me.
If I feel hurt one of 2 things usually happens, either I lash out in anger eg. "Hmmm. I wonder, H, how I could ever feel insecure?" --- Can we say guilt trip?
Yeah, I know it's my responsibilty to fix my issues, but he hasn't picked up a relationship book in...um...forever, so HE doesn't know that. Told ya I'm a spoiled brat. The bottom line is I eventually end up crying/pouting. Since I hardly ever cry anymore, it has major impact and he feels horrible.
The second outcome? I take a breath and tell him that I was struck by lightening last night, a miracle has happened and I'm now secure enough to tell him that he may as well just skip the arguing phase and get to the part where he tells me he loves me and we kiss and make up.
Hmmm. I didn't handle my neighbor very well and now have ended up with nothing.
H took the vet bill with him to discuss our dog's condition and let them know the charges, before stitches. The owner's attitude has drastically changed now. He claims he can't afford to pay for the damage his dog has done. At one point his girlfriend came over and offered to pay 50% and instead of agreeing, I told her that thier dog came over into our yard and attacked our dog and part of dog ownership is being responsible for any damage they create. I told her I understood that it was an accident that the dog got loose, but that we didn't feel as safe any more and we are the ones dealing with the damage 100% and that 50% was not acceptable. She slammed out the door and said "fine, take me to court." It's the principle of the matter for me. I feel they will have fewer accidents if it costs them. I'm emotional because my dog is in pain. The next morning the guy found 2 of his tires flat and thinks we did it. My reaction? "How stupid. I WANT your tires to be inflated so you can go to work and earn the $$ to pay what the judge is gonna order you to pay!" I don't even want to get along with people like them. However, I acknowledge that my way is getting us nothing. UGH.
Hey Deauxlie, how's Macy ? I'd call animal control on the neighbor's dog, let them handle it, or give you recommendations.
You already know what I shouldn't have said yesterday.....
What I didn't say today after our first phone call was.....I feel worse after we talk.
M 19 years, MC for 8 months, DB'd for 8 months 4 kids; 18, 15, 14, & 10 I was never meant to be a doormat. It took me years of therapy to become assertive enough to stop his abuse.
Sooo. You know all those commercials, home movies, and funniest home videos involving people playing frisbee or ball in the yard with their dogs? Apparently they weren't filmed here.
Otherwise the pet owner would be cited with a lease law violation.
We had returned home from crabbing and were playing frisbee with Macy in the yard while the water in the boiling pot heated. She was laying on the ground next to H when the dog barrelled across the back yard from next door. We showed the police officer the wound, walked them through the incident, and he handed us a copy of the lease law. She wasn't on a leash and our yard isn't fenced in.
Grrrr.
Gotta go check on everyone, it's been crazy around here! I hope our cookie isn't crumbling.
