Obviously I am sad and stressed today.

Obviously I am sad and stressed today.  When I went to bed last night I had no indication that something could be wrong with my old puppy.  It is so crazy how fast things can change.

This morning was full of confusion.  Being a Sunday I knew that most vets were not open.  My go-to for weekends / emergencies is Animal Medical Center, but their website said they weren't open and when I called I got the same message.  Thanks to a friend I ended up calling their emergency number and they were able to see Faith right away.  But due to the pandemic they came to our car to get information and then took her inside without us.  We spoke to the doctor over the phone.  I am not upset at the social distancing protocols, but I really hated being away from my old puppy with her not doing well.

As I posted a little earlier there's been no change in her condition.  She's got a fever and is on antibiotics and under a fan with a cooling pack.  She's on fluids for dehydration.  They are giving her Benadryl because whatever is happening resembles an allergic reaction.  Other than that they don't really have any answers and the doctor wasn't sure what other tests to do besides the bloodwork and stomach x-ray that they did earlier.  So I'm not feeling too optimistic at the moment.  😭

Faith has been with me for 12 years.  She was a foster failure.  Too goofy and goat-like for anyone to adopt her.  She'd go to the PetSmart adoption days and perch on the cat towers.  She sounds like a seal when she barks and often looks like she's been dubbed over because she moves her lips before and after her sounds come out.  🤣  I remember the day I brought her home I bent over to tie my shoe and the next thing I know she's sitting on my back.  😂😂😂  She has always been my goof and has gotten me through a lot of hard times with her antics.  I'm not ready to imagine life without her.

I've been without her all day and it's been super quiet around here.  No excitement.  No "help" putting on my clothes in the morning (she was never one to play with other dogs or people, but first thing in the morning she'll tug my clothes playfully).  I haven't "birthed a puppy" because she's not here to pop her head between my legs when I'm up and about.  No one is keeping the cats in order.  No one is barking at noises outside (or our reflection in the blank TV screen  🤣).  I'm just not a fan of this and hope that she turns a corner overnight.

I just needed to get my feelings out.  I'll update in the morning when I hear from the vet.  Thank you to all of my friends for being so supportive.  You are much appreciated.

I just checked in on Faith.

I just checked in on Faith.  Nothing has changed.  Fever, weak, on IV meds.  I was really hoping for more positive news. 😢

Shaun was approved for Care Credit.

Shaun was approved for Care Credit. Faith will be staying overnight. Paws crossed it helps.

If anyone has a work from home job that I can do, please let me know. I'm officially searching.

There's a lot going on with Faith and she needs to be hospitalized.

There's a lot going on with Faith and she needs to be hospitalized. She does appear to be having an allergic reaction and she's dehydrated. Liver is swollen and values aren't great from steroid use. They want to keep her overnight, but that's $1100 we don't have. They can give her fluid under the skin and Benadryl and send her home, but they're pretty sure we'd be back later. I am not ready for this day. 😭

I need a vet and I can't find anyone open.

I need a vet and I can't find anyone open. Can anyone help me? Please? Please DM me for my number or call me on Messenger. I'm really worried about Faith.

Edit:  AMC isn't open. If they open today, (which I'm not sure they will), it will be at 10. Their site says they're not doing emergency hours every day. First place I thought of, but thank you.

Edit again:  We're headed to AMC. I called emergency and they are seeing us even though Google and their website said otherwise. Thank you.

We're not having a great night.

We're not having a great night. We went to bed hours ago and Faith has been RESTLESS; so much that I haven't even been able to fall asleep yet because she hasn't, either. 🙁 I took her for water and to see if she needed outside, but nope. One side of her face is swollen and she's trembling. It looks like she's having an allergic reaction to something, but what - I could not tell you. We got some Benadryl in her and are sitting up with her. If the meds don't help we'll be heading to the vet.

She's resting now. Trembling, but finally being still for the first time in hours. I sure hope my old lady will be ok.

I feel excited.

I feel excited. I'm OFFICIALLY finished with my Computer Science degree!

I did a thing! 🥳😁

Two more math classes and I'll have my double major! 🤓