Marvin's been back to the hospital

[KT0930]

I'm so glad Marvin is home, mending, and everything is going better with his health.

Sorry to hear about Mandy May, but you did the best thing for her happiness, Marvin's physical health, and Hop-sing's mental health. If you are still wanting a dog for Marvin, you can find an animal shelter where they really know their animals, explain the situation, and maybe they can suggest one of their dogs for your family.

[del]

Glad Marvin is home and going well.    So sorry you had to get rid of your "puppy" but a 100 lb puppy in a house jumping on everything and everybody is not a good situation.  We had a siberian husky thhat was about 60 lbs and he could easily knock me down if I didn't see him coming and he jumped on me!!!  Your "puppy" will be looked after by its owner. 

[kitkatz]

I bought a gentleleader head collar for our dog when she was inthe jumping stage and put her on leash with me for a week until she got the idea of how to act in the house.  She literally was on the leash with me inside the house.  When she went outside I took the head collar off.  It made a real impression on her and she stopped acting crazy.  It is tough. You have to find what will work with each pet.

[Mimi]

So sorry to hear about Marvin and Mandy May.  Hope things will soon settle down for you all.

Love, Mimi

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[skyedogrocks]

Oh Petey, so sorry to hear about Mandy.  I know what it's like to have a big dog, Scooby is 8 mos old and is over 50 lbs, he will most likely reach 70 lbs when he is finished growing.  My deceased dog Skye was a whopping 100 lbs which is huge for a female lab.  We are starting to phase out of the crazy "puppy" stage with Scooby, but it's a lot of work.

One thing to note in the future that really worked for us.  We put a blanket over Scooby's crate when he sleeps.  This is the only way he will stay in his crate, he loves the feeling of it being his own den.  Perhaps a smaller dog would work better? 

Hope Marvin is doing better! 

[Sluff]

Were you able to find an older more gentler dog? How's Marvin doing?

[petey]

No luck in finding an older, gentler dog for Marvin, but we're still looking.

Marvin's doing great!  He had another check-up yesterday for his most recent surgery (pseudo-aneurysm on old graft site that had to be repaired on July 22), and his surgeon said everything looked perfect and turned him loose ("You know where to find me if you need me," he said).  We also took off for a "mini" vacation this past week -- a few days in the mountains, so that was nice.  I start back to school in two weeks (where has the summer gone?), and Marvin's not looking forward to that -- he likes it when I'm home with him all day.

[Sluff]

Too bad you have to go back to school but you do what has to be done. Glad Marvin is doing better. What about a kitten? declawed? I don't like cats but most people do. At least cats just like to curl up with people and it would help Marvin pass the time while your at school. Just a thought.

[petey]

I loooooove kitty cats!  Marvin can't stand them !  What's wrong with HIM ! 

[rose1999]

Hmmm you could always let Marvin on here to pass his time while you are at school  but I guess you won't do that    Glad to hear you guys are doing well.

[G-Ma]

Oh bummer...school...ok teach Marvin how to type... ..so he can fill us in...oh well..that sounded better in my head.  I have been thinking about a cat...but I have plants.....oh well...dog thought...some friends of mine in TN a few years ago got a dog that was being retired from "home service".  Ivy had taken care of crippled patients etc.  She was a huge black lab and we all loved her.  They lived about 3 blocks from me and once we met she would come visit me as soon as they let her out to do her business.  I would massage her and she would be on her way, I have trouble standing up and she would always back up to me so I could hold her hips if needed...I knew she was in pain by this time so never did use her to pull myself up, would just pretend to do this.  The smartest dog I ever met.  Ivy was with us for 10 years after service.  I would make necklaces for her as she loved them and collected them and would bring the one she wanted to wear to have it put on.  She lost her vision about the same time I did and then passed away a few months ago from arthritis etc., I digress....can you tell I loved her?  Anyhow...check around and see if any organizations are adopting out their service dogs to retire them....or let's all start checking sources around us and perhaps can find a companion for Marvin or anyone of us.  I also read Bill P's article about the dogs in NW.  Great idea.

[Lori1851]

Hope Marvin is feeling better!  to you!
Lori/Indiana