Sadie is such a trooper.
I took her to the vet’s office right when they opened this morning and the woman at the front desk told me Sadie was scheduled for one of the first surgeries of the day. (First up? A bunny getting neutered, which I found oddly comical.)
I came home and did my best to study while I waited to hear back.
I made simple summer chili for lunch (I used turkey instead of lean ground beef) and ate it with Snapea Crisps.
I first tried Snapea Crisps at Katy’s baby shower. File them under “things that shouldn’t taste good but somehow do.”
After lunch it was time to pick up the little patient.
The vet said Sadie did great and that everyone got a kick out of her before surgery. They called her “Slink” because she kept acting feeble before they even did anything to her. I guess Sadie shares my fear of all things medical.
Because of where Sadie’s stitches are, the vet said she didn’t need to wear a cone, but recommended that we put her in a t-shirt if we leave her alone so she doesn’t scratch at the area.
She is definitely still feelin’ the meds, because she is currently staring straight down at a blanket on the couch.
I plan to stay by her side and study on the couch while she slowly returns to normal.
Her eyes are droopy and watery and she’s drifting in and out of sleep. I’m giving her lots of love and told her about all of your kind well-wishes.
I really must sincerely thank all of you for your amazing kindness. I know Sadie is “just a dog,” but she truly feels like a furry member of the Fagan family and adds so much joy to my life that I hate to see her in any pain. She’s doing so well, and I’m very hopeful that the biopsy results will help shed more light on what exactly is going on in her little body and give us a course of action to take to get her healthy! As always, I promise to keep you in the loop. We were told we’d hear more within a week.
Off to study and give Sadie some love. Thank you again for your warm wishes. You guys are the best!
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Aw that picture of Sadie made me tear up :..( I love my dog so much and see him as my child so I know how much you love little Sadie. My black lab mix Murry and I are sending you and Sadie love and well wishes.
Poor Sadie! Sending her lots of positive energy and love. My dog growing up had so many problems. Every time we took him to the vet we would all say good-bye to him. Then a couple hours later he’d be back. He lived ’til he was 15 years old, which I’d say is a great life for a dog. Amazing enough, even through all his problems the vet was able to find a cure and in no time he was back to himself. I hope the same for Sadie!
I love snapea crisps – so addicting.
I’ve just started blogging myself (mommyinginmanhattan.wordpress.com) after about a year of reading your blog and few others, and was wondering what blogging platform you’re using. I started with WordPress but am finding it a bit frustrating…
And I’m definitely trying the chili recipe — looks yummy!
There’s no such thing as “just a dog.” Our puppy is our fur child and I would be heartbroken if anything ever happened to him. I was a wreck when he had to get his teeth cleaned, and that was just a routine procedure.
Wishing Sadie a fast recovery!
So glad to hear the surgery went well! Hope everything comes back ok. Good luck with studying! When are you taking the test?
I have to say, I never used to understand when people said that dogs were like their children and I’d always kind of secretly roll my eyes. But now I have a one-year-old newfie now, and I have done a complete 180! I literally cried every day of a ten day vacation because I missed him so much and I was worried about him. Sooo yeah, “just a dog” does not even begin to cover how you feel about your pets, and I hope that Sadie has a speedy recovery and that this ends up being nothing to worry about!
OMG those pictures of Sadie break my heart!! Poor thing, you guys are good doggie parents to get it checked out immediately. Sending positive thoughts your way. Get well soon Sadie!
Awww Sadie! What a sweet girl. At least the surgery is over. She will bounce back soon!
I used to think that dogs were “just dogs” until I got one for my mom and lived with the puppy for a short 6 months. Now I totally get it. Sadie is part of your family, no doubt about it! Glad she’s out of surgery and home with mommy! 😉
Seeing your furry family member in pain is no fun. They really do grow a special place in your heart. Hope Sadie recovers quickly!
Soo Glad for you that she’s home!! Poor girl!! I”m sure she’ll be back to her old self in no time! 🙂
Such a sweet puppy.
Poor Sadie!! Sending her so many well wishes that she returns to her peppy self soon!
Ohhhhhh she is precious. Lucky to have such a loving mom
thinking of you and Sadie! glad she is doing better and wishing her a fast recovery!! hugs
Sending happy Sadie thoughts you way. What an adorable furry little thing she is – I hope she feels back to her spunky self in no time!
OMG so sad…I hate when my dog looks like that. She deserves some great care. Have I mentioned I am in love with her!
poor Sadie…so glad the surgery went well!
Poor baby! Her tired little face brought tears to my eyes! She will be back up and running in no time! 🙂 In my opinion, there is no such thing as “just a dog”, there are jut people who say it without thinking because they don’t know what else to say. I had my first dog Max, for 14 1/2 years and when he died six years ago after a brief illness, I thought I was prepared. I was not prepared. When a co-worker made the “just a dog comment” I was crushed, I felt like she was attempting to diminish my loss. Max was not just a dog, he was my dog. My heart, my best friend and my favorite workout partner. It took me 5 years before I could even think of having another pet, but I’m so very glad I did. It is amazing how much pets give to us and our lives!
Get well Sadie!! I pray that they got it all. My families dog went through the same thing and they were able to get it all. I hope the same for Sadie!!
I am a mother and dog owner and it is perfectly fine to worry and love her as if she was your own baby. Bless her heart, she looks pitiful, but I’m sure she will bounce back in no time!
You are going to be a great mom one day!
oh my goodness…that is the most pathetic litle face I’ve ever seen on her! 🙁 Poor sweetie pie! And no, she is not “just a dog”. No dog should ever be “just” a dog. Furry family members all the way. 🙂 Sending some “pawsitive” healing vibes to sweet Sadie girl and her worried parents.
xxxooo Sadie!!
Oh that second picture of Sadie just breaks my heart! You are a good dog-mama Julie! I don’t think there’s such a thing as “just a dog.” Any dog I’ve had or that my family has had have been just as much a family member as the rest of us. I hope for a speedy recovery for Sadie!
So happy to hear Sadie is out and doing well. My heart goes out to her but it’s fantastic news to know she’s recovering now. 🙂 Give her hugs! xoxo
So happy you got your girl back today! I’m also happy to hear things went well. Whoever said (or made you think) that Sadie is “just a dog” is crazy. All animals are a part of the family if you truly love them! I had a little fish who helped me get through some tough times because he was just so soothing to watch swim around and got excited when I would come near his tank, even though he only knew me as the ‘shadow that feeds him’, but when he died, I buried him in the back yard because I couldn’t bring myself to flush him. Best of luck to you guys!
My puppy has puppy energy so the only time I got to snuggle with him in a blanket was when I brought him home from the vet. Their eyes scare me so much! It looks like a severe case of pink eye 🙁 I’m glad Sadie got through the surgery and is safe at home. Fingers crossed for good results!
just a dog ‘nuthin’! She is your ‘baby’ and is obviously treated as such.
I hope you recover quickly Sadie!
Congrats on a successful surgery! My Westie, Bean, had 2 surgeries to repair his ACLs – everyone thought we were crazy for fixing him, but regardless of the cost we love our doggies! 🙂
Love Snapea Crisps as well – yum!
When my dog was 4 he had cancer in his mouth, they removed it and he was fine after that thankfully! Now he is 10 and acts just as crazy as ever… which i’m sure Sadie will as well 🙂 Wishing Sadie a fast recovery!!
Awwww, lots of hugs and love to Sadie. As a dog lover myself, dogs are NEVER just dogs. They are family, without a doubt! <3 All the best to her!
I have 2 vizslas and they are a part of the family. Sadie is such a little cutie. Thinking of her and wishing her well!
Ahh poor Sadie, hope she’s feeling like herself again soon!
Well, everyone with a heart and a pet will sooner or later rethink the definition of ‘family member’. 🙂
Poor Sadie, hopefully she’s soon back to her energetic self!
They are NEVER “just a dog” when its YOUR dog! I’m sure people would find it completely dumb that I had my mom skype with me before she took my dog to the vet to be put down. It was the last time I saw her, and she just looked at me and kinda knew. She was our baby. Sadie is yours, and I’m SO glad she’s ok!
-AJ
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Glad she is doing well! Definitely a trooper 🙂
So thankful you have a proactive vet and that you can be by Sadie’s side during recovery. Those who don’t have pets won’t truly understand–it’s not “just a dog” but a family member. Hugs to you & Sadie!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad she is home and hope she will be back to herself in no time.
Completely understand, my husband and I have his 8 year old boxer and he rules our world. We are mid 30’s and don’t want kids. This dog is our kid. I don’t look forward to the time our dog starts having health issues. It’s going to be like the death of a child for my husband.
So happy to hear Sadie’s surgery went well! I hope you get her results back soon and that everything looks okay. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
Ohhh little Sadie! I’m glad her surgery went well, and hope everything turns out good as well! She looks so preciously grougy (oxy-moron?) in the pictures, can’t wait til she’s up and running soon!
So happy that the surgery went so well! Sadie sure looks like she’s feeling no pain! She is adorable! And I know what you mean about being a family member. Everyone keeps telling me my youngest daughter is a dog, but I don’t believe them.
Lots of hugs to Sadie!
BTW: My son (vegan) and DIL (vegetarian) got me hooked on Snapea Crisps. They’re yummy!
Sweet little Sadie!! I totally understand her being a family member. My hubby and I have two boxers and they are like our kids. They are so loving and I pray for a speedy recovery for her. 🙂
Aww…I’m glad things went well. Cheers to Sadie having a safe, speedy recovery.
Poor Sadie!!! I hope she starts feeling better soon. Pets really are part of our families and it is so hard when things like this happen to them. About 7 years ago my dog Abbey had a cancerous lump removed, and it was just the scariest thing. But the cancer never came back and she was with us for many more years 🙂 Keeping sweet Sadie in my prayers and sending lots of hugs your way!!
Ughh poor puppy 🙁 Give her a kiss for me!
Random question: I have been a pretty silent reader for a couple years now and I remember reading about how you went to high tea a while back. I live in West Palm Beach and am trying to either a) find a place to take my grandma for high tea or b) find out where you went. I tried using you search bar but it brings up basically every post you mention “tea”in…which is a lot! Haha please helppp 🙂
I remember a post about high tea (the pictures of the hats is what popped in my mind). Was it this place?: https://www.pbfingers.com/2011/11/26/a-corner-of-england/
Yes thank you!!
awww! those pictures of sadie remind me of when my dog had to have knee surgery. she acted drunk for hours after we got home and i felt SO BAD for her! i hope sadie has a speedy recovery! oh, and ugggh… i don’t understand when people say “he/she’s just a dog…” they are truly part of the family!
I dont think Sadie is just a dog. I feel like she’s part of my family! lol I have a cat that I adore so I know what you’re going through. Im praying for sadie!
Oh, I’m sending such good energy to you Fagans, Sadie included. 🙁 What a sweet girl! I hope that everyone in your household feels much better very soon!
It bugs me to no end when people use the “just a dog” line of reasoning. Pets are family, no doubt about that. Glad to hear that Sadie is doing well <3