While I keep an eye and ear out…generally speaking, I am letting Bear and Bob work things out between them. Bob is very experienced at inter-species communication…Bear not so much – but he is smart and a quick learner :) !!
Srsly! – I am so very pleased at how they are doing and how things in the house are now so easy.
Yes, I had some “pre-op” things on my todo list but mostly, this day, was a day to be enjoyed. A good workday, a good and normal day – before the routine changes.
It started out at 53F and stayed balmy until late afternoon when the first of a forecast cold front started making itself known with a bit of wind and off and on rain. But Bear and I had our normal noon outing as well as our pre-sunset outing. The pre-sunset outing is now at 4:30 and it will be ever earlier as we head to the Winter Solstice: 44 days!
We were chased in by a cold rain a bit before sunset but an extra treat in the sunroom made up for the slightly shortened outing.
Mr. Bob is loving his “new house” – especially since it got a bit of fleece…
And it turns out that the light box works for cat photography :) !!
Our Wednesday.
As per usual…when I step out of the way of worry and allow things to unfold without trying to control everything…they do.
A number of things fell into place and Bear will have his surgery tomorrow (Thursday 11/8). I’m told that they will probably want him to stay until Friday morning but this clinic is home to Flathead Pet ER and so is fully staffed 24/7. I will be glad to get him home and don’t like leaving him for 24 hours, but I trust this place and the people and most importantly: God’s care of all his creatures.
Meanwhile, we are all resting up – well some of us are…some of us are doing the stuff that brings home the bacon and kibble!
It is “Fall back” time here in the United States: Set the clocks back an hour and change the batteries in smoke and Co2 detectors…DONE!
Here at the Casa Summers we have brand new Co2 detectors. They talk. They say if it is smoke or co2 and they tell us to leave the house for fresh air.
Bear believes. When I tested the new detectors, his ears went back and he came to me and flicked his nose to the door – his signal to go outside.
I think we are in good shape if there is ever a problem.
Meanwhile, “Fall back” day started clear with a moonlit, starry sky, but it has since clouded up and turned into a dark and dreary day. No matter. We have done all errands and are in for the week end.
Falling back.
Friday.
The color is spectacular! The larch are brilliant gold. You can see a few of them in the above photo.
A week or 10 days ago or so, I pulled the plug on the trip around Montana and to my folks. No news on the propane tank, Bear’s leg was still iffy, work, weather…I needed to take something out of the mix of “what to do”.
Today, Bear and I visited another vet clinic.
Bear’s ACL is torn and he needs surgery. The surgery is called TPLO: Tibia plateau leveling osteotomy. Karl had the same surgery when he was 3. It is major surgery and the success is most dependent on the 12-16 week rehab period post-op.
Bear’s surgery is awaiting scheduling with an orthopedic vet – likely 2-4 weeks hence.
I am so sorry that Bear has to go through this.
BUT…if his outcome is as good as Karl’s, he will have the rest of his life on a good, strong knee.
I am honored and privileged to be part of the process. It is incredibly bonding…at least that was Karl’s and my experience and I expect the same with Bear.
Yes, it is spendy in both $$ and time. The time I gladly give. The $$ I thankfully can supply as well.
This good and loving dog – I hope to see him running and jumping and leaping and spinning.
Surgery in 2-4 weeks, rehab 12-16 weeks – full recovery by late winter/early spring.
