OT: Dillinger Update - 3 - Today was a Roller Coaster Ride
I did not post news earlier because at 11 a.m., after having gotten a good report earlier, I got a 2nd call that his heart rate had shot up and that while they had gotten it under control, a short time after that he was lying on his side and totally unresponsive and they were not sure what was going on. I suggested that we take a wait and see approach, so long as he was not having any other issues, pending how he did the rest of the day, would determine what to do further on. I was actually afraid to call and find out what might be going on the rest of the day, finally doing so at 3 p.m., and was told that he had rebounded, but that he had still not stood up, taken water or eaten and I should bring his favorite food when I came up to see him. I got up there at 6:30 and they had finally gotten him up and walking and when I went upstairs we had to go look for him at the indoor track they have there, he was doing pretty good and I even gave him chicken and he ate 2 small pieces, laid down for a bit, started whining and then got himself up, all by himself and wanted to get out of where they had him, well it turns out, he was trying to tell everyone, hey I have to go pee. . . and that's what he did and the vet was thrilled. He then laid his head in my lap, me and my friend petted and talked to him and he fell asleep.
We are hoping there will be no more setbacks and if that is the case, then he will come home, more than likely, on Sunday. I just want him where I can pet and love him until it's time to say goodbye. I hope and that is all I have right now, that and faith that whatever will be, it is not in my hands, Dillinger, I and the doctors have done our part, the rest will be what it is.
Good night and thank you, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
You and your wonderful Dillinger are in my thoughts and prayers.
We have had several dogs during our 40 years marriage and a couple of them really stand out. One, in particular, our little Sarge will always be alive in my heart of hearts. We still reminiss about him and laugh at the memories of his antics. I guess I'm trying to say that I understand your feelings about your special Dillinger and I do hope that you can spend whatever time he has left together -- loving each other.
Cindy P.
anyway waanted you to know that my husband and i love this dog as if he were one of our kids and know that no other dog would ever take his place....so understand your love for Dillinger. will be praying that God lets you keep him for some time yet. How old is Dillinger? our Rebel will be 9 in August we have had since he was about 3 months old and my daughter couldnt have him where she was moving to...anyway we have thought about the day that we will no longer have him and it hurts even now to think about it......
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GOD BLESS YOU TODAY
JAN COOK
I went through something similar with my sweet old kitty cat this winter. But her age was against her (she would have been 18 in May) and she went to kitty heaven . I miss her terribly. Our darling pets are like our children (without the hormones!). (((( hugs )))) 
I'M AT GOAL! 
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- E. B. White
You and Dillinger continue to be in our thoughts and prayers until he's completely healed and back at home in your arms. I can feel your love in these posts and know that he's one lucky dog. The power of OFF prayers has done wonders in my life the past couple months with Brenda and I'm confident that it will do wonders for you and Dillinger too.
Brotherly hugs,
Floyd
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your furbaby. This is very hard.
