The vet's office...

The vet's office was unable to email the x-rays, so I'm gonna pick them up on disc tomorrow morning. I don't have a computer with me that has a disc drive. I guess I'll try to see if a library has a computer I can use to email the images to myself.

He nibbled at his food while we were gone, so I'm glad he ate, but was really hoping for more. I might go get him something different to see if I can get him interested. If I can't get him eating again I'll have to call the vet back tomorrow.

I have received an outpouring of love and support for this pup. I wasn't expecting that, but I'm grateful. In light of that I'm considering setting up a GoFundMe for him. I'm not opposed to paying for his vetting since I picked him up and took this on, but I don't feel that I should deny anyone else the chance to participate in his recovery in whatever way they feel moved to. So I might get that created tonight or tomorrow.

I'm very tired. The "being shot multiple times" news really took it out of me this morning. We're supposed to be here visiting friends and family and we are, but I just want to sit here and keep eyes on this pup until he's all better. 🙁 I feel a little guilty leaving him alone, but thankfully he's a very good boy and getting plenty of rest.

Enjoy this photo of Oreo looking cute in a blanket.

I think that trip to the vet exhausted him.

I think that trip to the vet exhausted him. I literally carried him from the front door to the bed and tucked him in. We've been home for over an hour and he hasn't moved. 😔

Quick Oreo update:

Quick Oreo update:

He was understandably upset about having a fecal done, so we weren't able to do it. We're treating him for intestinal worms anyway because they're likely.

He's heartworm positive, of course. So we're treating that.

He growled when his abdomen was examined, so we did x-rays. He's got fluid, but it could be because of the heartworms or some other things relating to him being starved.

He's getting prednisone for inflammation and appetite.

He got a shot for nausea.

Slight arthritis in his hip.

His broken canine has dentin covering the nerve so shouldn't be causing him pain.

Oh, and he's full of bullets. Thankfully they seem healed and not causing problems. But when I say that my heart shattered... 😭😭😭

I'll post his x-rays when I get them.

Re-check on Friday.

I should have brought his bed. 😕

I should have brought his bed. 😕 I feel so bad for him on this cold, hard floor. I guess my sweater will do for now.

He weighs a whopping 37 lbs.

Oreo slept in the bed with me last night.

Oreo slept in the bed with me last night. He was a gentleman, but a little fidgety. This mattress is a bit firm. It makes my back hurt, so I can only imagine how he felt.

Vet appointment in a few hours - thank goodness. He hasn't eaten that I can tell since he vomited yesterday. Still in good enough spirits, though. Resting a lot, which I'm sure he needs.

I'll report the news once we return. ❤️

Did y'all miss the Oreo updates today?

Did y'all miss the Oreo updates today?

We had to leave him home alone for quite a few hours, but he did great. (The kids checked on him between family visits). He had one pee accident and that's nothing I'm gonna be upset about. He's still a great boy and I was happy to see him when I got home. I think the feeling was mutual. ❤️

This is how I found him:

I am being snuggled.

I am being snuggled. Goodnight, y'all. ❤️