Sadie and the Late Night Vet.

This is one pitiful girl.

She was acting a bit “sad” and out of sorts yesterday afternoon, and I couldn’t figure out what the problem was.  We even took a 3 hour nap together and she just didn’t seem like herself.

It wasn’t until Jeff came home and tried to get her to roll over for her usual “tricks for treats” time when we noticed she wouldn’t roll.

Upon closer inspection we found she had a 3” or more gash in her side.  Not bleeding, but definitely oozing.  More than simply skin deep.

There we were at 8pm on Halloween night at the emergency 24 hour vet.

We think she tried to crawl UNDER The neighbor’s chain link fence to play with their dog as they are great friends.  We don't’ know for sure.

The chain link fence is a recent addition at our neighbor’s, put up so that their dog could run free without running free, and now there is a fence between two friends to deal with.

Sit on the scale, Sadie.  Good girl!

Jeff stayed with me and it is so appreciated.  He works construction during the day, with a side line of doing kitchen cabinet installation.  He is driving Uber at night.  He gave up his Uber time to stay with me and Sadie.

The process took a long time.  24 hour vet clinics can be very busy places as our furry friends get into all kinds of problems, and not always 9 to 5!  There were a few other laceration cases ahead of Sadie so they kept her back while Jeff and I made a run to Taco Bell, realizing that we hadn’t had dinner yet and were starving by 10pm.  Not much else open at that hour and the drive up line was a mile long.  We opted for inside.

And yes, I had my busy bag with me!

Never leave for an appointment of any kind without it!

This border length is growing.  I’m nearly half way on it already thanks to long flights to China and back.  More long flights upcoming in the near future.

In the car heading home.

She really did a good one this time.  NO exercise allowed.  No roaming, only potty time outside, and the rest of the time she needs to be still and quiet.  Ice packs on the incision area 3 to 5 times a day for swelling.  No stairs, no jumping, no running, no playing, no up on the bed as she is used to. Pain meds and antibiotics.  Oh, Sadie!

As soon as this posts I’m headed to the store to get her some soft food because she needs to have one of the meds with food and the dry kibble just won’t do it.

I’ve got some of this to look forward to!

Hopefully by evening you’ll find me down here (after carrying her down stairs!) to do some simple piecing after post office closing time.

For those who tried to order the Simple Folded Corners Rulers and the Essential Triangle Tool and found them out of stock – never fear.  More are on their way.  We have time.  I’ll post again as soon as they are back in stock.  I am unable to take back orders at this time as it creates a mess with my inventory system.  I may be having to fly to Idaho for a funeral within the next several days – date pending – and that just adds to the stress, so thank you for understanding.

Quiltville Quote of the Day!

Today, try some random words of kindness. Your own day may be made brighter!

I love the Simplicity of this nine patch quilt, I feel the need to make something like it coming on!

Welcome to November, everyone!