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.
Oh, thank goodness you are home now and will be there for her. Lean on each other, and yes of healing wishes are being sent your way from the west coast.
(lots) of healing wishes…
Prayers and good thoughts going your way to you, Don and Scout. Hang in there Claudia.
My thoughts and prayers are with Scout, Don, and you.
Oh Claudia, so sorry to hear Scott has to have surgery! Prayers for her, Don and You!!
Big Hugs,
Linda
Oh, Claudia,
My heart aches for you and Don as you face a heath concern with Scout. When our fur babies are not well, we suffer so because they can not tell us with words how they feel. I am sending hugs to surround you and Don as you shower love your girl, and prayers are flying heavenward on your family’s behalf. Love, Deb
Prayers for all of you but especially for our little Scoutie.
Sending you a big hug,
Mere
I am thinking good thoughts for all 3 of you!
You got it! They are our furchildren after all and we love them all dearly.
Oh, dear Claudia, I just clicked on and saw this post – prayers and hugs on the way!! I hope she will be fine and will be up enjoying your homecoming in a short time… Prayers to you and Don also… Francine
paryers said for all of you. It is hard to have a furbabies suffer any ailments and not be home with us.
Thinking of you and Don tonight as you worry about Scout and her surgery. Blessings for a quick recovery. Hope all goes well.
Praying for you and Don and especially Scout. A glad you are home close to her.
Blessings,
Betsy
Prayers said. What a homecoming!! It is always so scarey when our kids are sick. Let’s wrap You, Don and Scout in a blanket of comfort and healing. I know that it is useless to say to try to get some rest, but Scout will need you when she gets home. Scout knows that you love her and that will help her now. Love can do so much in the way we heal. Prayers will continue for strength and healing. I also saw this on FB. So double prayers for your Scout.
Dear Claudia,yes,of course prayers and blessings for each of you! !! Quite the shock for you although it is a relief that you are home for this. After the lengthy separations may this time together to be a healing one for you as well,as you give attention where your heart has yearned to all along.May every blessing keep you whole in faith and Love,Grace
I’m sorry Claudia. Sending prayers for your fur child and for you both.
Clara
Sending healing thoughts to Scout, and big hugs to you and Don. I know how much your sweet girl means to you, and I will hold you in my thoughts.
poor wee girl! (both you and Scout). Prayers for you both. I’m sure your vet will monitor Scout closely throughout the surgery!
Am just so glad that you are home!! Praying for all three of you.
Sending love and prayers.
Judy
Oh Claudia, I’m so sorry! Sending out lots and lots of healing wishes and prayers for Scoutie and big hugs for you and Don!
Sally xo
You have three..for your family <3
Of course you have all our thoughts and prayers and much positive energy from here to there. Hugs for you and Don, and also for sweet Scout. Her surgery will go well and all will be right. Bright Blessings from Robin.
Of course, Claudia. Prayers coming your way. Keep us updated.
Prayers going up Claudia:) Please keep me posted!
Absolutely, sugar!! I’m so sorry for you but it still doesn’t mean she’ll give up. Prayers are said daily in this home.
xoxo,
Connie
Prayers to you, don and your sweet girl!
Xo Elizabeth
Praying and sending positive energy to dear Scout and to you and Don too.
Prayers and (((((HUGS)))), I feel so bad for you. Please keep us informed about Scoutie.
So glad you got home when you did – dear Scout needed you both so much!
Hope the surgery goes well and she will soon be all better again.
Scout, you, and Don are in my prayers tonight.
Love, Mary
Many good thoughts and prayers for Scout, Don and you.
A million trillion prayers
Absolutely – Scout, you, and Don have my prayers. I’m so sorry that you came home to this.
Prayers said and continuing. Maybe you got home at just the right time. I know how scary this is and I am thinking of you all and hoping for the best.
Dear doggie, heal quickly!
(I’ve been following along, entertained by your thoughts and adventures…and photos. Very busy here)
Of course I’ll keep Scout in my prayers today and tomorrow……and I will also ask St. Francis, patron saint of animals (we will celebrate his feast day later this week) to keep watch over Scout as well!
I’m sending healing thoughts for all 3 of you. I hope the best for her surgery. Hugs, Teresa
Prayers and hugs and a speedy recovery for sweet Scout! xoxo
Stopping to pray for Scout right now, for her doctor, and for you and Don. I hope you sleep so you can care for her when she comes home. Try to be calm for her.
Sending up prayers for all three of you Claudia. Keeping you in my thoughts. Hugs, Debi
Dear Claudia.
For some strange reason I”ve entered your blog today for the second time and I can!t believe my eyes! Scout the white princess as I like to call her is in such serious trouble! I love your doggie as much as I loved Riley.I!m already praying for her and I!m sure everything!s going to be fine.Have faith! Be strong! A lot of people are sending you all their best wishes.I share your sadness.Luckily you are at home at last and she!s going to have you near.From Buenos Aires Argentina I send you a big hug my dear.Scout is in my thoughts and prayers !
I have all of you in my prayers. I know you are worried but, God is so good to us.Rest in His peace tonight . Smiles, Dottie
I am so sorry. You, Don and Scout are all in my prayers……….glad you are home. God Bless.
Lorinda
Claudia, so glad you’re back home to see this taken care of. Poor little gal, she sounds like she’s strong, so praying she gets thru this with flying colors. sending prayers, and then lots of hugs to you!
Praying for your Scouty girl … and you and Don too. I’m so glad you are home and not having to face this from several hours away.
Ohhhh!!! Poor little Scoutie…
I am glad you are home near to her. It’s what you both need….really all 3 of you!
Prayers for all are on the way.
Take care,
Addie
Scout is such a love. Praying for all three of you.
Melanie M
Oh, Claudia, I know the fear that comes when a beloved pet needs surgery. I will say a prayer for you all.
Sending prayers for Scoit’s speedy recovery and rest for you and Don so that you will be renewed and ready to help Miss Scoutie on road to wellness.
Sending healing wishes for sweet Scout and strength for you and Don…
xo
Poppy
Of course I’ll pray for your sweet Scout. My kids and I are all sending our prayers and love.
Blessings, Joanne
Claudia and Don,
Praying and sending healing thoughts.
Hugs,
Carol
I hope things go well for Scout with her surgery, thinking of you all!
Prayers for Miss Scout and the two of you.
Stay strong,
Vanessa
Many prayers and well wishes. I hope she heals up very quickly. Mary Ann
Meus pensamentos, energias e orações para vocês três, especialmente Scout! Um grande abraço, Claudia!
Claudia, just read this and Noble and I are heartbroken. But the same thing happened to our cat Louis when we got back from California. Came home to find one sick kitty. Rushed him to vet where I thought it was the end but he bounced back and is better than ever. We are sending prayers and healing thoughts your way for your sweet Scout. Courage.
I’m pausing to pray, right now, for Scout, you & Don.
Done.
S
xo
Oh dear. I’m holding you all close in my heart for the very best outcome.
-Barbara
My prayers and thoughts are with You, Scout and Don. She is lucky to have her mom home!
Corinne
Poor girl! I hope that everything goes well. So good you are home!
My prayers are said. Hope Scout does well. Doris
Of course – thoughts and prayers!! May she have no pain and come home healed!
Oh, gosh, Claudia, I’m so sorry! You are all in my prayers and I’ll anxiously be watching for your next post that tells us all is well and Scout is back home where she belongs!
Hugs,
Donna
Sending prayers for your family. So glad you were home for this to comfort poor Scout. Please take care of you and Don during this time.
Sending prayers and good thoughts your way. So glad you are home now. Prayers for you and Don too.
xoxo
Lori
Wishing all of you the best possible outcome.
Sending prayers and positive thoughts to you three. I know what you are dealing with, as I’m still going through it myself.
Oh no. I am holding you close in my heart.
That is what happened to my Murphy Brown.
Sending up prayers for you and Don and Scout. I know she is your baby, and how anxious and worried you are about her health. I hope and pray that she will come through the surgery strong and eager to go home to recuperate.
It is great that you can be home to help her through her recovery.
nancyr
This is not good news. I’m holding all of you close to my heart and in my prayers. Thank goodness you are home, the timing was just right. Keep the faith.
XO,
Jane
By the number of reply’s here I would say Miss Scout has alot of fans. Add me to the list of well wishers. I will be thinking of her and you tomorrow.
Oh Claudia..The tears are flowing already…tough time…I hope and pray she will come through the surgery with flying colors..I know it’s tempting to all of us but don’t let her suffer…Hugs
Sending prayers and positive healing thoughts to the three of you. Please keep us up dated when you can. I’ll be thinking of you.
Absolutely you can ask…prayers for Scout, Don and you! Hang in there Claudia! ;)
Praying for Scout and your whole family. Sending all sorts of best wishes and positive thoughts your way. Take Care!!
You got home just in time for sweet Scout. Good thoughts coming your way for the three of you. Hopefully Scout will be home soon and resting in her tunnel.
Just prayed for all three of you.
Sending you big (((HUGS))),
Debbie
Sending loads of healing wishes and prayers. Please update as soon as you know anything. Keeping my fingers crossed for your girl. Take care of yourself so you stay strong. Much love.
I’m praying to St. Francis for your precious Scout and both you and Don.
Prayers for Scout? Not even necessary to ask… they’re on the way! And one has already been answered in a way, because you’re now home with Scout, and she’ll have her Momma there to care for and love on her. Please let us know how things are going when you can. Take care. And of course a big virtual squeeze [and treat] for Miss Scoutie! xoxo.
Healing and peaceful thoughts on their way to you. Blessings
Just came in from a walk with my three babies and was thinking about you, Don and your baby. I’m praying the surgery was successful and that she’ll be up and about in no time. Hugs to all of you!
My prayers are with you all. What a tragic experience to come home to. I am glad you and Don will both be home to take care of Scout.
Praying for Scout.
The three of you are in my prayers. One of my little dogs had this problem with her anal glands, and she lived, and well, for about another four years and she didn’t have surgery. And seeing the blood is just awful. So I pray that Scoutie comes through with flying colors. It is so difficult to have your dogs become ill. They can’t tell you what is going on so it’s like working in the dark. Let us know how everything goes.
Tana
Oh my dear Claudia..thank goodness you came home when you did..our precious little Scoutie…I wish I could wrap my arms around all of you and comfort you..Please let us know as soon as possible how the surgery went and how our little sweetheart is doing..Sending prayers and hugs..
Big hugs and prayer for your sweetie. Thy Will be done. How nice there is a treatment for her. Our pets are such good companions and so trusting. I’m happy to see all the above and those who didn’t post but will pray, praying as well.
Dear Claudia –
My heart is with you and your loyal Scout. She is very loved and in my prayers.
So glad you are home with your feisty girl. Thoughts and prayers sent from Wisconsin. We will all be anxious to hear how she is doing. Thoughts of peace to you and Don as well, as you prepare to nurse her along. Hope she is back in her “tunnel” very soon!!
Claudia – I am so glad you came home when you did – I will be praying for you and your beautiful Scout.
I wish my comment would leave my info all the time so I dont have to keep writing my info for you.. Everytime I come in three times it did. Not tay and I am in a hurry to go out.
I just read your dog is okay. That is wonderful news. They caught it.
Prayers and hugs sent your way.
Prayers for Scout and your family.
Good thing that you got home in time to notice the problem
Scout has. My prayers are sent your way, for you, Don, and sweet
Scout. Prayers also for the vet, that he does an outstanding and
healing surgery.
Sending all of you our prayers & continued positive thoughts today. May Scout be healed and feel like her beautiful self soon.
Prayers on the way for all of you.
For sure! We do love our furry kids don’t we? :)
I just prayed for you as I leave your blog.
I will keep your baby dog to be strong in all this. The bleeding to subside soon so she will be okay and be strong for you and Don.
May God watch over Scout for a speedy recovery. Prayers and hugs are sent your way.
Prayers for your sweet Scout.
I am praying for your beautiful girl Scout. I had a similar issue with a Dalmatian I had a few years ago and she was 12 yrs old. She did great but remember she may take longer to heal because of her age……my girl lived another 2 yrs and was a happy dog……God Bless All of You
Of course, I’m praying for your precious girl. Wish I could do more. I’glad you got home when you did. If tears help, I have plenty of them. I hate that you all are going through this. I love Scout.