Just after Surgery

Gus did great today with surgery. He is "home" in the motorhome now - still a bit confused, but home. He looks like he hit about 5 too many parties - really out of it and sleepy!

The Vet said everything went just as expected and he predicts an excellent outcome! Now comes the rehab process - on leash all the time, physical therapy - yes physical therapy, limited outdoor time - just to go to the bathroom for now.

We'll stay in Colorado Spring until Friday just to be on the safe side. Then back to GJ Friday afternoon.

Any questions just let me know!

Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers! Lloyd

Surgery Consult

Gus met with Dr. Reick this morning and is now at the clinic awaiting surgery!!! What a great guy this vet is. Very compassionate and clinically seems excellent. Was able to answer all my questions completely. He says that Gus will go "home" this evening and the he (Dr. Reick) lives very close to where we are. If Gus has any problems, he will simply come over to our motorhome to see him.

He is replacing the L hip today and then in 6 wks we'll come back for the R hip. Quite the recovery/rehab phase, but we will make it. Dr. Reick says we'll have a new puppy when he is all through with this!! Can't wait for Gus to be pain free and able to do all he wants.

I'll post this evening just to keep everyone up to date.

Thanks for your prayers and support! Lloyd

We're here in Colorado Springs

Here is a picture of the clinic where Gus is being evaluated and hopefully will be a good candidate for surgery tomorrow morning. We had a good drive over and tonight staying in my parents motorhome- thanks Mom!

The name of the clinic is Colorado Canine Orthopedics at the Veterinary Specialty Center.

I'll post tomorrow what the Dr. says after our consult and then after surgery to let you all know how Gus is doing.

Lloyd

Camping with Gus @ the Volman's property

Some shots of Gus camping. THANKS Steve and Kay!!!

Donations for Therapy/Service Dog Gus

It was suggested that we set up an account for Gus at a local bank. That is completed. He has an account at American National Bank - "Surgery Funds for Gus" that people can make donations to.

Questions

Anonymous said...
What a heartfelt story. Gus sounds like a very special dog with alot of great work to do for the humans in his life. I wish you all the best and great new hips for Gus. Is there a fund set up for his medical costs? I know that kind of surgery is very expensive and I would like to help if I can.

Blessings!

July 25, 2008 9:22 AM

Anwer:
Yes we are trying to raise funds to off set the expense of the surgery. Each hip costs around $4,000. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at GusHips@gmail.com Thanks, Lloyd

June through July 20th

In June we got the terrible news that Gus, our Service/Therapy dog, has severe hip dysplasia - bad hips. We looked at several procedures and Gus' condition did not allow for any of them to be done. We want to thank Amigo Animal Clinic and Adobe Vet for their un-ending support and advice regarding how best to treat Gus.

In June it was decided to put Gus down, however friends and famly just won't allow that - which was wise on their part as just last week we found out Gus is a candidate for total hip replacement.

We (along with Amigo Animal Clinic) looked at CSU, Purdue Univ, Alameda East, and finally chose Canine Orthopedics Vet Specialities in Colorado Springs.

Gus and Lloyd are headed out for a last camping trip this weekend to let Gus play in water before his surgery. Then we are headed out to Colorado Springs Tues evening as his appt is scheduled first thing Wed morning. To save money, Lloyd's mom is letting us use her motorhome to stay in during the 3 days in the Springs. Will be much more comfortable than a motel!!

We'll let you know how the camping trip goes and post pictures of the upcoming events.

Thank you for all your support!! Lloyd, Anne (and the kids) and of course Gus himself!