Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 (Page 23)

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Feeling better, yes. But I still feel off. I am super happy to be running again and my legs feel great but I get the sweats and feel kind of fevery now and again. I'm making a GASP doctors appointment today (haven't been in like 2 years...)

Thanks for asking!

Originally posted by rrrunner

So glad he crawled in to your car and not some other car! I think you and Raider (if he decides to stick around) are going to be "fast friends" as the Britts like to say. He's a cutie to be sure! As the others have said, please keep us posted.

Originally posted by laffinrock

What a cutie!!  Glad he's already found a home.  Hope they're planning to give him some sweaters; depending on where he's going he's likely to to need 'em!

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Heck, he's likely going to need an entire snow-suit!!  

Originally posted by laffinrock

Erin, think the little guy will go for this get-up? 

Or for the indoors, there's the Snuggie option:

Originally posted by JJ- Well after 2 years of preparing it's finally here. In 14 days I will be driving to Houston to try and accomplish my dream of Ironman. For you IronDistance Vets any final words of wisdom as I'm wrapping up my last week and beginning my Taper?

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Feeling better, yes. But I still feel off. I am super happy to be running again and my legs feel great but I get the sweats and feel kind of fevery now and again. I'm making a GASP doctors appointment today (haven't been in like 2 years...)

Thanks for asking!

Originally posted by rrrunner

Some scenes from my trip to Moab. We spent most of the time wheeling (with a little hiking) but I was able to squeeze in some time to run and bike.

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Awwwww cute! Love the size contrast haha

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

Thanks so much for the good words and thoughts, Manatees. Kitty update:

Cat finally dropped down to under the car again. I made a net out of an old bike tyre (see, honey, they ARE still good for something, that's why I have so many of 'em lying around) netted with a leopard-print sarong (lucky leopard ... I was hopeful). Slid it right over and hooped the cat, carefully slid him into a large cloth bag, and took him to the vet.

Quite dehydrated and hypothermic (prob from dehydration, I live in the tropics), so probably had been injured a day or several ago, somehow got/fled under my fence, dogs got excited at the strange new frantic arrival and nipping at it. Had an open abdominal wound with swelling, bruising, and rigidity around it--not very good signs for the poor cat but also thankfully not from my dogs.

Thorough exam from the vet and X-ray (neg for fx but clearly there's some spinal cord / nerve root compromise, partial loss of mobility as well as sensation in hindquarters). Likely type and extent of damages -- depends on whether it's actual neural damage or compression from swelling from trauma. Doesn't look good, but not hopeless either.

Raider (I thought he deserved a name) calmed down considerably at the vet's and upon being handled--clearly belonged to someone and liked humans. He'd been yowling loudly. I had a quiet chat with him and asked him what he'd like to do ... was he ready to go or did he want to cash in on one of the 9 lives?

He looked at me and meowed. Not the loud howl-yowls he'd been doing. Just a meow and tried to get up and actually move toward me (rather gallant considering I'd pretty much been torturing him all day, but some animals can sense when you're trying to help). I stroked him very gently and he nuzzled his head on my hand.

He seemed like he wanted to stick around. So they're hydrating him and some nutrients in the solution, but he'll also eat wet food. We'll give him a few days and see how he feels about things then.

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Hahaha! Those are great. I'm not a "dress up my dog" person, but I find them so entertaining. Maybe I'll be buying him a speedo for the summer months around here. Because....

It seems he somehow "missed" his flight. Not sure what the rescue coordinator is actually coordinating. If she wanted me to help with him for more than two days, she could've just asked. His flight supposedly left at 4:30 today, but I haven't heard anything from her since last night. hmmmm...oh well. He's a happy pup in a good place right now

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

OMG - Mary, those are freakin' hilarious!!!   Have you ever seen the YouTube videos of the first time dogs try to walk with booties on??  Tears rolling down my face every single time! 

Erin - how the heck did the flight mishap happen??  Was the coordinator supposed to pick him up from you and just didn't??  Weird.  Oh well, glad he's got some good people taking care of him until he does make his flight.   

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

I was smart this morning and didn't give in to my urge to hike. It's SUPER windy and my knee was sore for a week after packing Mak last time. Race Sunday? Yes.

Monica- I sent coordinator a note last night asking if Max had missed his flight. She replied "No. Dogs delayed due to all dogs needing to leave at the same time."  lol   IDK  

Originally posted by laffinrock

We've actually used booties on our dogs.  Totally ridiculously funny.  So hard not to laugh at them (don't want to embarrass them) but it's the funniest thing ever to see them trying to walk without putting their feet down!! 

Kind of like when I tried to get my cat to wear a harness.  She's an indoor cat only who really yearns to be outside.  I was hoping to be able to take her outside on a leash.  First she wouldn't move at all, then she lurched around like she was drunk.  She ultimately ended up learning how to slip the harness so it's been relegated to the "failed attempts" box.  Oh well.  At least it was some good entertainment while it lasted.

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Um... okay??  That seems kinda weird to me, but whatever... I'd like to think she knows what she's doing?

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

I know! I even researched the nationwide rescue group she works with before getting involved. They ship dogs all over. It's not new to them. I think she's just a flake about communication...or she hopes he stays with us. sigh.

Flaky people are my irritation today. Had another lady pull a no show for meeting me. Hurried out of my swim and everything.  

Originally posted by JJ- Thanks for the comments. Getting so excited

Originally posted by amd723 I think you have a new dog.

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

I PROMISED Jason no more permanent dogs. Like pinky, cross my heart, hope to die kind of promise.

Originally posted by amd723 I think you have a new dog.

Originally posted by amd723 I think you have a new dog.

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Hahaha!  Oh the poor things, they have to KNOW they look completely ridiculous - but OMG is it ever funny to witness!  

We've thought a LOT about getting harnesses for the kittehs to be able to take them out, it makes me sad to think that it's possible they've never, ever been outside since we have NO idea what they're previous living situation was.  However, I have no doubt that it would probably be a disaster in the making and if we're crazy enough to try it, we should buy shares in Band-Aid before any attempt is made.  

Originally posted by laffinrock

I think you have a new dog.