Sober to take my puppy to the ER!!!
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Sober to take my puppy to the ER!!!
Thank God. This is a happy story. Normally, on a Friday night (or any other night) I would have been drinking (and hence would not have been able to drive to bring her in). My puppy ate a piece of a CD. I called the ER at the Vet hospital and they told me to bring her in. They gave her some food and she vomited up the little pieces of the CD. She is going to be ok!!!
Thank you SR for all your support and you all are part of the reason my adorable six month old Shih Tzu pup is going to be fine!
Thank you SR for all your support and you all are part of the reason my adorable six month old Shih Tzu pup is going to be fine!
Hi Katie, I'm happy to hear that puppy ER visit went well. I'm sorry to hear about the pup but it is really great that you didn't need to worry about the alcohol thing. Congratulations on the continued sobriety.
I'm sending you some flowers.
I'm sending you some flowers.
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That is simply awesome!
Glad your hound is gonna be fine,
and also that you were sober and able to save her.
There's an experience you can put in your tool box to think about when
you're getting urges.
Kuddos to you Katie09,
(and I'm sure your puppy agrees!)
Glad your hound is gonna be fine,
and also that you were sober and able to save her.
There's an experience you can put in your tool box to think about when
you're getting urges.
Kuddos to you Katie09,
(and I'm sure your puppy agrees!)
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Thanks, Ken They say Ruby will be fine. The pieces might have passed, but what if they tore up her intestines? Then I'd be looking at a HUGE vet bill, instead of the $130 it cost me tonight. What if she had died? I NEVER would have forgiven myself. :ghug3
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No kidding. I am so relieved. I will remember this going forward and not pick up a drink. I'm just grateful for a happy ending. The last time I was at that hospital was for my other dog (who has since passed) and he was there for three weeks and three surgeries.
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Yeah, it's a pretty good feeling to have been there and had my wits about me. If I'd been drinking maybe she would have eaten more of the CD and not been ok. I am still a little worried, even though the Dr. said she'll be fine. This sobriety thing ain't so bad.
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As everyone else said this is great. It was a big test and you passed with flying colors.
This should be a lesson to us all that if we are in a position of responsibility for someone or some animals well being we better not be smashed. I know none of us will be smashed again but if you do get the demon clling make sure you are not in this position. It is another good reason not to drink.
This should be a lesson to us all that if we are in a position of responsibility for someone or some animals well being we better not be smashed. I know none of us will be smashed again but if you do get the demon clling make sure you are not in this position. It is another good reason not to drink.
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Katie, my dear....
When they say "We've got the music inside us"... Apparently, so does the puppies!! LOL!
I'm really happy all turned out for the two of you! Since my babies are grown-up now... I have my faithful lil dog, Shiloh (although he's not too too small - more medium) and I'd do ANYTHING for that pooch of mine! Dogs (cats don't do much for me personally - to each their own) have a way of melting me to mush! I just love 'em, especially my lil guy! They're just part of our family, huh?!!!
You didn't feel it "neccessary" to pick up a drink over this, good job GF! Thank God you weren't drinking before this happened either! You are showing up for life these days! What a great feeling, huh!!!
xoxoxoxo, Nicki:ghug3
When they say "We've got the music inside us"... Apparently, so does the puppies!! LOL!
I'm really happy all turned out for the two of you! Since my babies are grown-up now... I have my faithful lil dog, Shiloh (although he's not too too small - more medium) and I'd do ANYTHING for that pooch of mine! Dogs (cats don't do much for me personally - to each their own) have a way of melting me to mush! I just love 'em, especially my lil guy! They're just part of our family, huh?!!!
You didn't feel it "neccessary" to pick up a drink over this, good job GF! Thank God you weren't drinking before this happened either! You are showing up for life these days! What a great feeling, huh!!!
xoxoxoxo, Nicki:ghug3
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Katie, my dear....
When they say "We've got the music inside us"... Apparently, so does the puppies!! LOL!
I'm really happy all turned out for the two of you! Since my babies are grown-up now... I have my faithful lil dog, Shiloh (although he's not too too small - more medium) and I'd do ANYTHING for that pooch of mine! Dogs (cats don't do much for me personally - to each their own) have a way of melting me to mush! I just love 'em, especially my lil guy! They're just part of our family, huh?!!!
You didn't feel it "neccessary" to pick up a drink over this, good job GF! Thank God you weren't drinking before this happened either! You are showing up for life these days! What a great feeling, huh!!!
xoxoxoxo, Nicki:ghug3
When they say "We've got the music inside us"... Apparently, so does the puppies!! LOL!
I'm really happy all turned out for the two of you! Since my babies are grown-up now... I have my faithful lil dog, Shiloh (although he's not too too small - more medium) and I'd do ANYTHING for that pooch of mine! Dogs (cats don't do much for me personally - to each their own) have a way of melting me to mush! I just love 'em, especially my lil guy! They're just part of our family, huh?!!!
You didn't feel it "neccessary" to pick up a drink over this, good job GF! Thank God you weren't drinking before this happened either! You are showing up for life these days! What a great feeling, huh!!!
xoxoxoxo, Nicki:ghug3
Had I been drinking - even a few - I would have had to call a cab to bring us to the hospital, as I wouldn't chance a DUI (and then what if it took the cab a long time to get here and she didn't have the pieces in her stomach still...) Who knows if a cab would take a little dog? I dunno. At any rate, the thought of drinking after this didn't even cross my mind, as I am just so dang grateful I was "present" to take her in. I know what you mean about doing ANYTHING for your doggie. I am like that too. :ghug3
I too am glad to be sober so I can take better care of my dogs. One has special needs and if I were drinking I might not notice certain 'red flags' in his behavior. So being sober I can be a better dog mom to them.
Good for you! I'm glad to hear the pup is ok!:ghug3
Good for you! I'm glad to hear the pup is ok!:ghug3
Me too Katie. Nothing makes appreciating sobriety like being in an emergent situation and being able to take care of it. I'm proud of you I'm glad everything turned out well for you and the puppy (I can't believe some of the things puppies will eat!)
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[QUOTE=nickishine;2086829]Katie, my dear....
When they say "We've got the music inside us"... Apparently, so does the puppies!! LOL!
It is good to see your sense of humor coming out. That must mean things are getting better.
When they say "We've got the music inside us"... Apparently, so does the puppies!! LOL!
It is good to see your sense of humor coming out. That must mean things are getting better.
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