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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #20 on: October 08, 2016, 11:15:54 pm »
I had a hound named Pork Chop who lived to be 15, quite old for a coon hound. When he was about a year old he lost an eye in a coon fight and everyone told me he was worthless. He had more personality than any hound I ever owned and I've owned several. I used him to train pups and he used to check on those pups and if they were trashing he'd run back to me and tell on them. Everyone who met him never forgot him-that's how strong his personality was. He helped me start several nite champions and a few grand nite champions. He passed 20 years ago and I still grieve him.

I totally understand the bond between man and beast.
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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #21 on: October 09, 2016, 12:02:37 am »
Hey Neil, what is a grand nite champion?
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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #22 on: October 09, 2016, 12:17:35 am »
Quote from: Jen on October 09, 2016, 12:02:37 am
Hey Neil, what is a grand nite champion?

Jen, Many coonhunters enter their hounds in nite hunt competitions. A hound that places first in at least one of these events and also places in a few others, (its a tabulated score and difficult to describe briefly) earns the permanent title of nite champion. He/she can then compete against other nite champions for points toward the title of grand nite champion. When the dog earns this title, new registration papers are issued reflecting this accomplishment. Pork Chop never made Grand but he is dearer to my heart than any of them.
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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #23 on: October 09, 2016, 09:16:47 am »
Quote from: Jen on October 08, 2016, 08:55:27 pm

 and lucky Penny ~

I suggest this be her new name.  That is one well loved dog!
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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #24 on: October 10, 2016, 07:33:17 am »
Sorry to hear about Penny, but by the sounds of things she is well on here way to health.  Regardless of the bucks, it is amazing what a families love can help heal.
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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #25 on: October 11, 2016, 12:49:33 am »
"Penny is now home, but pretty doped up for the next while and will be on pain meds for a few weeks. She now has 2 screws in her leg. 9 hours road time on Wednesday and another 9 hours today to fetch her (Jane did the market for me completely on her own and we had a good day).
Penny is wearing a splint and bandage to cover the incision, and they even made it a festive one. :D"

neat pix of penny perry! thank you! really love the first pic of penny, tugged at my heart!  and the festive bandaging!  thanks for the update!
perry, she's gonna be alright! now, you just settle and take care.........know what i mean?! 

and ps, happy to hear about the good day for you and jane at the market!!!

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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #26 on: October 17, 2016, 12:14:44 pm »
Perry, how about a Penny update?
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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #27 on: October 17, 2016, 02:51:53 pm »
Me curious too  ;D
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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #28 on: October 17, 2016, 03:07:38 pm »
 
This is a view of Penny’s tarsal joint from her pre-operative CT scan.  The two labeled parts are both displaced fragments of the fractured central tarsal bone.   
 


These are post op.





This is Penny with her new bandages courtesy our local vet who was not going to be outdone with the seasonal dressing. :D





She goes in tomorrow for removal of sutures and a new dressing. The splint will remain for the next few weeks as well, to ensure her bones heal properly.
Thanks folks for the interest in her follow up. :yes:
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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #29 on: October 17, 2016, 03:22:34 pm »
Happy News! Thanks Perry!
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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #30 on: October 17, 2016, 09:40:07 pm »
Now you've got a bionic dog! :)
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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #31 on: October 18, 2016, 12:31:02 am »
love the pix perry!  thanks! 

penny brandt!  love it!!!.........(i know that's what they do/identification,etc........)

penny brandt has the most awesome care!!!
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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #32 on: October 18, 2016, 11:17:33 am »
Love the dressing, she's ready for Halloween.  Thanks for the update.
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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #33 on: November 18, 2016, 12:26:53 pm »
How is Penny doing?
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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #34 on: November 18, 2016, 06:00:04 pm »
Penny had her splint removed yesterday. X-rays after the first 3 weeks showed a slight movement in the bone despite the screws, but not enough to affect movement in the joint or warrant any intervention. Yesterdays X-rays revealed bone growth in the break area so all seems well enough they decided to remove the splint. She has obvious atrophy in her leg muscles on that side but will rebuild those as she learns to use that leg normally without the splint.
In short..... ;D doing well! ;)
My wallet however, is over 5K lighter. :o
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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #35 on: November 18, 2016, 07:06:03 pm »
yay for penny!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #36 on: November 18, 2016, 08:17:04 pm »
Glad to hear she has made progress, sorry about the dent to your wallet.  I always tell people that are thinking about adopting a pet, if you can't afford to pay for medical expenses (especially in an emergency), you should not adopt a pet.  It is a big responsibility being a pet owner but they are worth it. 
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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #37 on: November 18, 2016, 09:54:17 pm »
Glad to hear it Perry, and how lucky Penny is to have you and your family  ;)
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Re: Poor Penny!
« Reply #38 on: November 19, 2016, 08:24:56 am »
Excellent News, and we also know how much they are part of the family and are worth every "Penny".  :yes:
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