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All this crap going on at work. If things had worked out like I thought they were going too around Christmas, I would have my live-in sitter for my spouse and I could be working someplace else by now. However, that did not work out and I guess I just need to focus on the present and what I can do to keep from falling apart. If it wasn't for my spouse being sick, I would have quit that toxic job long ago. But I can't let it consume me, I have to take a deep breath and deal with it.:praying:
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How when it rains it pours..
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My oldest kitty, we went to the vet today. She got steriods, eyedrops and weighed. She lost 1.5 lbs in two weeks. The vet said she is now on hospice.
My dear old friend and companion is now on hospice. That sucks. |
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Wondering how long this physical healing business is going to take on my ole body. I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THIS CRAP
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How much i miss believing in God. I want to believe in something but I just can't figure out what that is.
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Lil Guy was found today, across the street from the nest by 3 young women who refused to give up on him. He is now at CROW. The statement from CROW reads: A juvenile American bald eagle “strongly believed” to be E8 was found in critical condition near the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam on Friday, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife said. “The eagle arrived thin, dehydrated and very weak,” the agency said in a statement. The eagle, which sustained a broken right leg, will be operated on during the weekend, then remain on strict cage rest, CROW said. “The prognosis is guarded and CROW veterinarians will have more information after surgery is complete to repair the broken femur,” the agency said. This is one tough lil fucker. Let's hope he has one more rally left in him. |
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Lil Guy had surgery today to insert a pin in the fractured femur. He tolerated surgery well. There were no complications. He remains in critical care. Next update expected on Monday. |
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Funny in how the age of instant access, when it comes to eagle cams, you have to work backwards. The rescuers of Lil Guy, finally recounted the story of his rescue and even made a u-tube slide show of it and his intake at CROW. Apparently these 3 women are all employees of CROW who had been searching for him all week. He had been sighted on numerous occasions but was still strong enough to fly off when approached. The area where he was finally captured was dense with foliage, requiring a machete to facilitate a search. He was seen and followed. Luckily, he got caught in the foliage which made it easier for them to cover and subdue him. The fractured leg was his only injury. It is not known if this occurred because his talons were locked when the great horned owl hit him or if he hit the ground after he fell. He was dehydrated from not eating. At this age their hydration comes from their food. He was a 2 day fledgling, too young to hunt. Even if he found food, with the broken leg, he may not have been able to hold it to feed himself. CROW had to force feed him when he arrived. He is now eating on his own. He is probably thrilled he doesnt have to fight for food or wait for food. He can actually enjoy it without stuffing himself as fast as he can. As you can see from the pics, he isnt so little anymore. But, that is definately Lil Guy. |
On my mind always are my friends and family who are having difficulties. Troubles or pain.. And how i can help them in any way.
I am thinking to start a fund me page for one such person who has been a friend since we were kids and her daughter is now in a wheelchair and cant talk or do anything her mother now feeds her. She had 2 kids Which now my friend is raising her grandchildren and tending to her daughter. |
Todays update from CROW: Little Guy remains in critical and guarded condition from Saturdays surgery. The eagle was placed on strict cage rest and will continue to receive supportive care. |
I'm feeling waffley about working for this facility for a year...
Some of their politics remind me of why I got out of long term care in the first place... |
Brandy had a mini- stroke during the night. She will be 12yrs old in July and is in CHF but she was doing ok. Early this morning we were rushing around letting the other 3 dogs outside and getting their meds, then we went in town to the vet. They are telling us we have to wait and see....... She might come out of this and be ok, or she might get worse. It broke my heart when I saw her head drooping and she fell. Being a cna, I know the signs all too well. And she was disorientated and it sadly reminded me when my spouse had her last mini- stroke. We are faced with making a decision now if she doesn't bounce back. My poor little dog!!!!!!! :vigil: :praying:
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A sad heart for all the BFP pets who are very ill and compassion for their owners!!
It sucks to know our furbabies are aging & with that comes illnesses & catastrophies. My heart goes out to the parents of said ill furbabies.....I send you all a gentle hug.....and love....:rrose::tea: |
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Today's update from CROW: Lil Guy has been quiet, alert and responsive. He has not regurgitated any food the last couple of days. He was fed soft pieces of rat today- probably didnt need to know that huh. He was observed to be hock sitting and for the remainder of the time is in the prone position (laying flat with the chest down and back up) and has been moved to a larger enclosure to encourage movement. Although positive signs, he is still receiving pain medication and remains in critical and guarded condition. Still working backwards here. The fracture he sustained had already started healing by the time he got to CROW. But, it was displaced i.e. not in proper alignment. Thus, they had to rebreak it (gross I know), pin it in place internally, and apply a plate externally with pins to hold it in place. Takes 4-6 weeks for human bone to heal. Eagles should be about the same. Hopefully, there is no infection during the process. Then, he faces more surgery to remove the external hardware. Then rehab. If he is able to use the leg and talon at 100% he will be released back into the wild. His sibling and parents will be long gone by then. But, he can hook up with a group of other juveniles - as they usually do for the first year. If he does not have full use of that leg and talon, he will need to go to a sanctuary for non releasable eagles. One step at a time. The funny news is I think his sibling is missing him. Altho he has all the food provided by the parents to himself, he tends not to eat the tail end of fish. The tails, by hook or crook, were always Lil Guy's. This weekend, Dad brought a humongous fish for lunch. Brutus ate 2/3's of it. He hid the tail part in the maybe 1 foot square section of nest that is left. Mom came along later and started eating the remainder. Brutus went nuts. He was mantling, puffed up, making enough noise to raise the dead, and actually kind of went after the momma, forcing her to fly off. Others said he was upset cuz he was saving that for later. I think he was saving it for Lil Guy, just in case. He didnt eat it. But, he protected it. |
I haven't been coming to the site as often lately. I have been dealing with a lot. Every now and then I come on and vent before I jump back in the deep end... today I came on and checked my reps... and read some of the posts since my last visit...
So now... I am thinking about how lucky I am to have this site as support, and as family... How much I appreciate all of you. I have been here for along time. I interact a little... but I guess I have never really stopped to wonder who is really watching. I am not great at interacting and sometimes my posts are more to help me process then to look for something in return... But, you have all been watching, and when I really fall and struggle I am so grateful to have you. Thank you all for your words of comfort, support, and help. |
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