Nutmeg vs. Harness….Harness wins.
Nutmeg, who is called Red Prince by his fosters, is a very sick boy today. A couple days ago he ate an entire nylon harness…yes, the whole thing. He seemed fine and had been eliminating little chunks of it the past couple days. Up until last night we thought everything would work it’s way through. [...]
Read MoreCBR Alum Becomes Therapy Dog
My New Life of Helping Others As told by CBR Alum, “Hansje” Newly arrived at our new home, barely four months old ourselves, my sister and I were taken to a nearby pet shop to have our picture made. It did smell nice there and people loved us. The truth is, we were scared to [...]
Read MoreA River Runs Thru It
It was a long journey with many miles through several states, including a flight from Washington DC to Portland, OR but he finally made it home….forever. River’s story is one that gripped the hearts of beagle lovers from coast to coast. He endured 5 surgeries within a two month period. He was originally fostered by [...]
Read MoreBetty: Learning to See With Your Heart
Sometimes just when we are sure we’re on one course, the path changes. Quickly. Dramatically. Betty is living proof. After two weeks of being on Cloud 9 with her new-found vision and miracle surgery, Mara and Jimmy noticed something was different. Betty’s third eyelids were covering her eyes which was very concerning. Mara quickly placed [...]
Read MoreRipley: Needs TPLO Surgery
Ripley and I just got back from a visit with Dr. VanGundy, an orthopedic surgeon. The good news is, the limp and pain is not caused by his hip or hip dysplasia as was originally thought. It is a ruptured/torn cruciate ligament and as a result has a worn meniscus (the cushion between the bones). [...]
Read MoreBetty: Checking Out!
Mara and Jimmy left work about noon to take the 3 hour drive to Cornell to pick up Betty. During the ride, I was getting texts..lots of them. The ride seemed to take a week. Then finally the text said “Pulling into the hospital.” The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here. Mara and [...]
Read MoreBetty: Being Released Today!
When Mara & Jimmy, (fosters) got the official word this morning that Betty was being discharged from the hospital, a flood of emotion hit all of us. When they dropped her off there she was blind. Now she’s not. We know she’s doing great, according to the vets and staff at Cornell….but she will SEE [...]
Read MoreBetty: Vision Testing Confirms Full Sight
See Dick Run. See Betty Chase Him. (Note: the photo above was taken prior to surgery.) According to Joseph, the vet resident who is in charge of her post-op care, Betty is taking full advantage of her new world. He has had her out several times this morning for play and some vision testing. The [...]
Read MoreBetty: Blind no more!
Betty can see!! (Note: The photo above is NOT a post op photo..it was taken yesterday prior to surgery) Today was a very emotional but exciting day for all of us. Betty, whose lable of ”blind” has been lifted, had her surgery this morning! We got the word at about 2 PM that the surgery [...]
Read MoreBetty: Arrives at Cornell U Vet Hospital Today!
Betty’s Vision of Hope Becomes a Reality! Bags are packed. She’s not happy about missing breakfast either. Her foster parents, Mara & Jimmy are in tears as they load her up in the car for the long ride to the place where miracles happen. At least for Betty, it’s a miracle. This is nirvana. How [...]
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