We took Scout back to the Vet’s for the night. She was having a hard time with the pain meds and was wheezing a bit, but the biggest thing was that she was bleeding. We were told to expect that since they couldn’t tie something off for some reason or other and so she would bleed a little. But after finally getting her to sleep a bit, she got up (she was unbelievably thirsty) and I walked into the kitchen and there was a lot of blood – and some clots – everywhere, which still might be normal, but was alarming enough that we thought she should be monitored overnight. So there you have it. We would have been worried all night long, and feel better that she’s in good hands.

Dear friends, thank you so much for your prayers. Between the friends of this blog and my Facebook friends, we had an army of healing prayers sent to Scout, and Don and me, as well.

She came through the surgery beautifully. The mass was removed quite easily and she’s doing very well. The doctor just called us to say we can pick her up in half an hour. Originally, the Vet who is the owner of the practice said it was most likely benign. I think we will trust that it is.

The doctor said she was already feisty. She’s barking at them from inside her cage. A good sign.

Soon she will be home, woozy and wearing a cone. I can’t wait.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your love and prayers. What would I do without you?

Love,

I don’t mean to interrupt the festivities and I thank you all so much for your wonderful birthday wishes for my dad. Besides the fact that our muffler came loose on the last leg of our trip home, I came in the door, immediately got down on the floor to hug Scout, and noticed some matted blood on her hair below her tail. When I looked more closely, I saw the area around her vulva was inflamed and had been bleeding. We immediately took her to the Vet, and  after examining her they discovered she has a tumor there. Apparently this is common in female dogs, but hers is inflamed and badly infected. So it has to come out and she will have surgery tomorrow.

We had to leave her at the Vet overnight and they will do the surgery, hopefully, in the morning. She has to have blood work and she’s older, so I worry about this. I would worry about any surgery, but she’s 14 ½. She’s been feisty and energetic according to Don and he saw no difference in her normal amount of energy.

May I ask to to pray for her? I am desperately worried and scared and overwhelmed by this. She is a strong girl and she has great stamina, so I’m hoping that will help her through this. It was awfully hard to see her for only a few minutes and then have to leave her at the Vet’s overnight.

Maybe a prayer or two for me and Don, too.

Thank you.