A traumatic morning.

[kateincornwall]

You share away all you like my lovely xx I think it helps to share , Joy will be fine xxxx

 

[Candy]

You share away all you like my lovely xx I think it helps to share , Joy will be fine xxxx

Thanks Kate and all of you xxx

 

[kateincornwall]

When I was a volunteer for the Blue Cross on their Pet Bereavement Support Service helpline , we worked mainly from study courses that we had to complete . There was a section on advice for distressed dogs , this could relate to a companion dog dying or literally any traumatic event , the advice always being to try, wherever possible to keep the routine that the dog was used to , in other words, keeping it all normal . I know from personal experience that this is hard for a loving owner but it really is the best route to take . Bless your lovely gentle girl , she will come through xxx

 

[Candy]

Thankyou so much Kate for your wise words and voice of experience. I will see how my girl is tomorrow and if she looks anything like up to it will adhere as closely as possible to our usual routine. We'll both feel better for that, but she's not up to it today, my poor little love. xxx

 

[Oberon]

Good to hear how she’s going! Lots of people want to know

 

[Naya]

We are all interested in how GGJ is and what she’s doing as we all care. We are one big lab loving family, so please do keep sharing x

 

[MrChew]

Oh, what an awful experience! Those scaffolders sound amazing though.

Im sure GGJ just needs a bit of time and will be back to her old self.

 

[chrisc831]

We are all interested in how GGJ is and what she’s doing as we all care. We are one big lab loving family, so please do keep sharing x

This absolutely

 

[Candy]

She's gone back to bed now. I won't be far behind her. We'll see what tomorrow brings. xxx

 

[Charlie]

That's what we're all here for Candy. I find it really helps me to document things. Little steps GGJ. xx

 

[Lab_adore]

We are all interested in how GGJ is and what she’s doing as we all care. We are one big lab loving family, so please do keep sharing x

This!

 

[Granca]

I hope you’ve both slept well and GGJ is ready to take more ‘little steps’ today.

 

[Cath]

Yes how is GGJ this morning @Candy

 

[Candy]

A more settled night, sardines (and antibiotics, shhh!) eaten enthusiastically for breakfast, just about to try a short on lead walk. Still not her usual self, but better today than she was yesterday.

 

[Charlie]

Glad you had a better night. GGJ must still be a bit sore bless her. A gentle stroll might be in order and hopefully will cheer her up a bit xxx

 

[Cath]

That sounds better @Candy. Do you have to take her back to the vets?

 

[kateincornwall]

Glad that things are slowly improving for your lovely girl , baby steps all the way xx

 

[Candy]

We have had a short walk thismorning past the place where the attack happened. Joy was frightened at first but was a brave girl and we did it with lots of praise and treats. Then a walk up to see the vet who is very pleased with her. Another week of short on lead walks, then back to the vet and if everything is still OK we should be able to start getting back to normal walking. She's now in her landing bed, normal for this time of day and when I've finished this cup of coffee I'm off to stock up on sardines!

 

[HAH]

What a Good Girl! This is promising news @Candy , all sounding positive and what a brave girl (and her human ) for revisiting the scene - probably very sensible to try it early on. Hope sardine foraging is successful!

 

[Selina27]

Sounds like good progress @Candy , onwards and upwards now.