[Indianna]

How thrilled am I? I really did say to someone that I was living in hope your foster family would crack and keep you for ever. You are a cracking little dog and I have to admit that I am a tad Mrs Green but very, very happy. Don’t forget us now Twinkle, drop in to say hello now and again. I am happy, I REALLY am

[Indianna]

It is indeed great that Velvet wants to play, but in her little mind she is probably working I am hoping for the best for the vet appointment tomorrow, just need to get it over with so Velvet can get back home again to continue her recovery. Good to know that you are practising your retrieval skills Audrey – keep up the human training Velvet, it seems to be going well

[Indianna]

Hello Twinkle. Not only do I think about Velvet every day, you are also right there in my tiny mind. I know you are a perfect little thing and beautiful into the bargain . I do wonder . . . ., much more than I should and certainly more than anyone knows I am right behind you, stalking you from afar .

[Indianna]

Velvet, I think you look rather grown up in one of your most recent photos. Very smart in your red coat, goes very well with your own lovely black and white coat. I know your own coat has a few patches missing but it will all grow back soon. To think that you had major surgery just over a week ago, well, what can anyone say about your recovery so far, its fantastic. Early days I know. You will get stronger with each passing hour, time and your great foster family will help you forget your stay in hospital. I hope you get through your next visit with slightly less stress than your first! Its a big step getting all the staples removed and that should help you feel a bit more normal. Once you are back on your paws your poor foster mother will have to go into care and get a bit of pampering herself to help her recover from the huge trauma you have both been through .

[Indianna]

I have everything crossed for you both tomorrow. I just hope the practice will allow you to stay with Velvet for her scan. Oh, I so hope whatever they did has worked and she never has to go through another surgery or admission to the practice/hospital again! Its all going to take a long time but slowly, slowly, you will eventuall get there. As for a first birthday, well heck . Not the trip you want on your birthday Velvet but the rest of the day will be great. You can spend it at home with your favourite people. Very best wishes for tomorrow, I will be thinking of you all.

[Indianna]

I am so happy that Velvet is now in an enviornment that she can (eventually) relax in with people that she can learn to trust again. I wish we could explain things to dogs but we can’t, well not in words. I have no doubt that all your experience Audrey will be tested to the limit because of the very traumatic experience Velvet has been through, albeit for her own good! Poor dog but there was no option. The vibes continue and I hope that Velvet will be able to relax and rest. I still think the practice should have allowed you more access to Velvet during her stay just because she was a traumatised dog to start with and everything that had to happen to her has just added mountains of stress onto her little shoulders. I wish you and Velvet all the very best and I will be thinking of you both on a daily basis.

[Indianna]

Lovely, lovely photos. Great to see:D

[Indianna]

Oh Velvet, we must not bite the people who are trying to help us but it is totally understandable. Poor you , so very uncomfortable, needing injections, help with drips and getting help to walk etc, etc. Lots of handling by strangers for a very sore and frightened little dog . The faster you get home the better. It will be back to scratch I imagine but you will settle again very soon. Your great foster mother understands everything and will take such good care of you . I can’t wait to read that you are home, although I imagine it will take you quite a while to get back on your paws but there is no rush.

[Indianna]

Audrey, you have the patience of a saint and the heart of a lion. Who cares HOW you managed to get in to see Velvet. The practice have let you down and it is their fault that you had to resort to less than honest tactics to visit your dog. It would take a nurse or receptionist 2 minutes to call you on a daily basis with feedback from the vet(s), even just to say there is no change from the previous day. If they resent the cost of calling you, give you a time to call them for up-dates but they should certainly call you immediately if there is any deterioration in Velvet’s condition. On a positive note for the practice, I am happy they had the things you left with Velvet in beside her. I hope they will allow you in for a few minutes each day just to let Velvet know you are there and take her in a bit of freshly cooked chicken, fish or whatever takes her fancy. Doctors, vets and nurses can do their job perfectly well but there is nothing like having family support. You are the one who will go the extra mile and have the knowledge to know what Velvet likes and most importantly – you are the one she trusts. I am still extremely worried about her but your up-date has chipped a tiny bit of that worry away. I and all the other people who are blogging are with you and Velvet in spirit, storming, storming, storming.

[Indianna]

Audrey, I really cannot see why the practice will not allow you to visit Velvet. If she had a back injury or multiple fractures and she had to be kept still, an owner visiting would be a very bad idea. As long as the vets are supporing her fluids and pain level then what is the problem with you going to sit quietly with her? Velvet has been through a huge trauma and has lost a massive amount of blood and is very ill. You wouldn’t be interfering with the work of the practice or any of the other in-patients. You are a sensible person, you know and understand the care of dogs. You know you have to keep your emotions under control in front of Velvet. If Velvet is so ill that she wouldn’t know you were there then what would your presence matter? It wouldn’t make things worse and there is just a microscopic chance that your presence could just make a tiny positive difference. The smallest step is a positive thing. I sincerely hope the practice will re-consider the ban on you visiting Velvet. The storm continues

[Indianna]

I feel like I am neglecting you Twinkle but we are all busy right now trying to support Velvet. I know you are well and happy with your foster family so that is good. Hate to pester your people but any more photos of your beautiful little self? Zooming off to ‘visit’ Willow now then it will be time for positive vibes for Velvet.

[Indianna]

Not the result any of us wanted. I assume more surgery will be required to actually sort the defect in Velvet’s heart once she recovers from today’s surgery. At the top of every hour lets all send positive thoughts to Velvet, she has youth on her side as well as a whole load of people willing her to recover. Without DID and Audrey this little dog had no chance at all.

[Indianna]

That news has gone quite a long way passed disappointment. I hope the practice/hospital came up with a very, VERY good reason for this next delay. Velvet could have been at home relaxing rather than being stuck in a kennel in a practice. Quite frankly that practice is on its way down the slippery slope in my eyes. I hope they will consider dropping the two days keep charges for Velvet due to their delay Goodwill and all that!

[Indianna]

Very disappointing for sure, but someone else had a worse day, namely the animal that had to go to theatre first. Roll on tomorrow and get Velvet’s surgery done. It must be nice to know just how many people are following the story of one small puppy dog, pity Velvet doesn’t know it. I have everything crossed for major progress tomorrow.

[Indianna]

Please put my name down for the storm, I am ready and willing.

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