Comments on: Fostering Dogs Makes You Grow

By: Jan K

Jan K — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 22:26:30 +0000

I’ve been having computer issues and have been unable to comment on your blog and a few others. I finally got it figured out, and I even still have some hair left on my head!
Anyway, I just wanted to say how wonderful I think it is that you went out of your comfort zone to foster Ginny. I’m not a great nurse either, but I do it when I need to and do OK.
Of course, I’m partial to beagles, so was excited to see your latest! It seems like you’ve been doing pretty well at caring for her and keeping up with the blog too!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 19:41:16 +0000

I’m sure you’ll do fine. Ginny sounds like she’s a little trooper so I’m sure her recovery will go well. Sometimes I wish I could foster a dog. Unfortunately, my dog Pierson does not like other dogs.

By: Sue

Sue — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 06:07:34 +0000

I like to think I’m at least a halfway decent nurse to my girls. I follow vet instructions as close to the letter as I possibly can. And, when they have an upset tummy; or, in Callie’s case the arthritis is particularly bothersome, I dote on them until they fall asleep. I just take care of them in much the same way my Mom took care of me when I was a little girl.

By: Roxanne @ Champion of My Heart

Roxanne @ Champion of My Heart — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:30:13 +0000

Since everyone I love (people and pets) began getting dangerously or terminally ill in 2009, I’m VERY good at the whole caretaking thing. It isn’t pretty. It isn’t easy, but I seem naturally inclined to it.

I totally get you on that NOT using the leg thing. When our old boy Ginko had his first knee surgery in 2003, he had NO option but to use the surgery leg because the other leg had a blown knee too. BUT, after his second-side surgery, he was like “No, thank you. I can get around just fine on my one GOOD leg.” Stinker. The trick is to make her walk really, really slow. Somehow they can’t keep their balance like that and have to put the second leg down.

By: Jen K

Jen K — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 05:40:41 +0000

I have recently learned that I’m actually a decent animal nurse! It’s a bit harder with my own pets because I’m emotionally attached and a greater degree of concern sets in immediately, but I’ve been volunteering at a wildlife rehab for several months now and learned some skills, knowledge, and confidence that definitely help in that area!

But I’m with you on avoiding doctors and hospitals. I definitely don’t go if I don’t absolutely have to.

By: slimdoggy

slimdoggy — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 02:44:43 +0000

In reply to Pamela. Luckily I have two sisters and a sister-in-law...so lots of extra hands :)

By: Sand Spring Chesapeakes

Sand Spring Chesapeakes — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 02:29:18 +0000

Good for you taking on Ginny the foster dog just out of surgery. You can do it, keep up with the physical therapy and she will be using it in no time. Bless you!

By: Kolchak, Felix & Jodi

Kolchak, Felix & Jodi — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 02:18:52 +0000

In reply to Pamela. That's not saying much. I'm cuckoo bananas.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 02:15:02 +0000

In reply to Kolchak, Felix & Jodi. Okay, so I'm not crazy. Or at least not any crazier than you are. :)

By: Kolchak, Felix & Jodi

Kolchak, Felix & Jodi — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 02:11:12 +0000

I’m not a bad nursemaid when it comes to humans, but nursing an injured Felix made me jumpy, anxious and fraught with panic. The idea that I could heal him wrong made me absolutely insane. Guilt is right.

Ginny is a lucky girl to have such an awesome foster Mom taking care of her and I know she’ll be healing up and using her leg in no time. If anyone can help her, you can.