Friends,
As many of you know, my brothers dog, a 2 year old white Poodle, lost his vision in what seems like overnight.
This has been bothering me since it happened. The surgery would cost a minimum of $6,000 to restore his vision. We have called and emailed many different vet schools, but mostly have come up short handed. I can not tell you the countless hours I have layed in bed with my heart just ripped in two about this whole situation. I have been only sleeping 3 to 4 hours a night.
My brother and I get together every weekend. As usual, he brings his dog Pete along to play with my dog Molly, Pete's mother. Though he is blind, I am actually fine with the loss of his vision. I know this sounds strange, but I swear the those two dogs talk to each other. Molly will play with him, and even run around the yard together. She walks up to him and she nudges him to start running. Though they do not run as fast and as hard as they used to, she leads the way and he follows behind her just fast enough so he can follow her. It is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. If you call his name, he turns his head in the direction of the call. Once more call of his name and he walks right up to you.
Simply awesome!
When in the house and he is panting, Molly will nudge him and lead him to the water bowl. If he is laying on the floor, she will go to the food dish, grab some food and take it to him. There is such love between two dogs. I don't know if she knows that is her son and he knows Molly is his mom or not, but the bond those two have is simply awesome. It almost makes you want to cry.
We humans this we are so superior to animals but seeing the love those two have makes me think differently.
Nobody knows how complex the communication animals have with each other. It simply amazes me with this whole situation!
Though Pete is totally blind, he is not in pain and he seems to accept it and life goes on. I know my brother will continue to care for him even with his handicap. Those two are best of friends. Though Pete is no longer able to chase birds and squirrles, he can still give my brother the one thing he needs the most. That gift Pete is able to give to my brother is unconditional love no matter what the circumstances.
Since Pete's condition is genetic, we are going to get Molly checked to make sure she is not starting to lose her vision. If there is a problem, we are going to try to get it taken care of before it progresses to total vision loss. The "Doggie Eye Doctor" says since she is 4, it is a good sign that Pete's problem is from his fathers side and not his mothers. Lets hope so.
Thanks for being there for me, everyone. It hurts to know that there is something that can be done, but due to financial reasons the problem can not be adressed.
Pete is going to be OK. He is in good hands.
Tom
As many of you know, my brothers dog, a 2 year old white Poodle, lost his vision in what seems like overnight.
This has been bothering me since it happened. The surgery would cost a minimum of $6,000 to restore his vision. We have called and emailed many different vet schools, but mostly have come up short handed. I can not tell you the countless hours I have layed in bed with my heart just ripped in two about this whole situation. I have been only sleeping 3 to 4 hours a night.
My brother and I get together every weekend. As usual, he brings his dog Pete along to play with my dog Molly, Pete's mother. Though he is blind, I am actually fine with the loss of his vision. I know this sounds strange, but I swear the those two dogs talk to each other. Molly will play with him, and even run around the yard together. She walks up to him and she nudges him to start running. Though they do not run as fast and as hard as they used to, she leads the way and he follows behind her just fast enough so he can follow her. It is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. If you call his name, he turns his head in the direction of the call. Once more call of his name and he walks right up to you.
Simply awesome!
When in the house and he is panting, Molly will nudge him and lead him to the water bowl. If he is laying on the floor, she will go to the food dish, grab some food and take it to him. There is such love between two dogs. I don't know if she knows that is her son and he knows Molly is his mom or not, but the bond those two have is simply awesome. It almost makes you want to cry.
We humans this we are so superior to animals but seeing the love those two have makes me think differently.
Nobody knows how complex the communication animals have with each other. It simply amazes me with this whole situation!
Though Pete is totally blind, he is not in pain and he seems to accept it and life goes on. I know my brother will continue to care for him even with his handicap. Those two are best of friends. Though Pete is no longer able to chase birds and squirrles, he can still give my brother the one thing he needs the most. That gift Pete is able to give to my brother is unconditional love no matter what the circumstances.
Since Pete's condition is genetic, we are going to get Molly checked to make sure she is not starting to lose her vision. If there is a problem, we are going to try to get it taken care of before it progresses to total vision loss. The "Doggie Eye Doctor" says since she is 4, it is a good sign that Pete's problem is from his fathers side and not his mothers. Lets hope so.
Thanks for being there for me, everyone. It hurts to know that there is something that can be done, but due to financial reasons the problem can not be adressed.
Pete is going to be OK. He is in good hands.
Tom
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