My heart goes out to Thia and to Denise and Paul Vickers, prayers for Drachmboui. Thanks to all the wonderful berner-lovers who sent emails of support and ideas for sweet Hugo. He's depressed today maybe because, at the doctor's suggestion, we tried to get him to stand by holding him by the sling and he couldn't/wouldn't put any weight at all on his feet. I feel so bad for him. I wonder if he believes that he'll ever walk again.
If there's a true hydro-therapy facility for dogs in the LA area, they're keeping it the best-kept secret around. But someone from this list who uses a San Diego facility emailed me. Hearing personally from someone made me feel like the drive could be worth it. I just have to take the large car into the shop first (minor problem I suspect but it's finding the time) and then find someone to help me load the 112 lb. big boy Hugo on my stretcher before that 2-3 hr. drive. Problems that wouldn't be obstacles if he were a poodle! I understand what you meant Ruth when you said the trimmer berner gals are a lot more manageable... Donna and Hugo (8 yr old BMD, ruptured disc, surgery 4/02, surgery 12/02 bulging disc, stroke)
