My Graham had an accident...

We are all so uppyset here. I don't know who feels worse, Hannah, Tucker, me or my husband. We all claim to be Graham's number one fan. This just can't be happening. Hannah is in denial. Wants it to be some sort of costume his mommy made him wear. Tucker is worried about how's he going to lift a hind leg when he don't have but one good front one. My husband doesn't want to hear any bad news, and I just want to kiss that precious face and tell him it will be okay, it will be okay.

Leslie, you will make it through this. Graham will be okay. It really doesn't matter about the agility, what matters is that Graham doesn't hurt and that he can enjoy life. There are so many things he is interested in. Please don't despair.

Killian and Shiloh are very :mad: upset with a possible hate crime being perpetrated here. (read: grrrrrrrrrrr) If you need any assistance, please let them know. They will be happy to take care of this possible dog-hater. (read: grrr grrrr grrrrrrrrrrr).

Love to you, Graham and Leslie, too!

Graham, I am very sad for you right now
:( . What a huge cast you are having to wear!! You sweet boy, your mama is right. You are so lucky it wasn't worse, but we are all still praying for a quick recovery for you.

Leslie, you hang in there. He will be ok. It will take time and patience, but you'll all be just fine. :) We love you all!!

Logan

oh our thoughts and prayers are with you and graham...i cannot believe that someone...i.e. maintenance person could either allow or cause this to happen.and then walk away and leave poor graham....it disgusts me..thank god he sat and waited for you...what a brave boy!!!!and like you say thank god he didn't land on a more vulnerable,and/or irreparable part of his precious furbody!!!!...prayers for a speedy recovery....the deli dog

Dear Graham. Everyone at my house is so very sad that you have to have that big, heavy, cast on your beautiful little leg. How we wish we could see that old Graham smile on your precious face. But we are so happy that you are home with your mommy and daddy now. Hopefully, your mommy will get to the bottom of who would do anything to harm a beautiful, gentle boy like you. I wonder if you really know how much so many people who have never met you in person, love you so. We are all praying that soon you will be back on all 4's and will not have to have the surgery. We love you Graham. What a brave boy you've been. Love, Sandra, Cody and Star

I'm just so upset about Graham's injury and especially if it all happened because of some miserable human being. I just pray that this splint will work for your sweet baby and he won't have to have a surgery. But we all know it could have been so much worse. My prayers and good thoughts are with you, sweet puppy and mom & dad too.

[ October 26, 2001: Message edited by: purrley ]

Bless you all to pieces. You are all amazingly wonderful. This was my first morning with Graham since the accident. I am finding that it is harder then I thought it would be. He is witholding his pee and poop because it's too hard to balance. I am supposed to take him out for very brief pee/poop breaks, walking him as little as possible. He is really showing a stubborn side that I have never seen before, he's not going to the bathroom. He tried to pee this morning and he chose a spot that was on a slight hill and he lost his balance and fell. I then walked him back and forth for probablly too long to try and get him to go again and he refused and I had to go to work so he went back inside and he'll have to hold it until I am off work. He used to LOVE to go outside, even if it was just to get the mail, now he has no interest. In fact, he hates walking in general. He no longer followes me around the house. He's so unhappy. I cried this morning when he fell trying to pee. I am using all of my self control to not baby him at all. I am making him do things he does not want to do, and trying my very hardest to not change the tone in my voice or change the words I use. And I am not helping him along when he stops and looks at me asking for pity. I let him trip over the fallen branches because he has to learn how to walk around or over them, and how to have better ballance. I may sound and appear cold to my neighbors if they see me but he has to get used to this thing, he's going to have it for a very long time. It's killing me. I don't know if I can do this. It's so hard to see him and to not treat him like he's handicapped. I am hoping strentgh will come to me, and acceptance will come to him soon. This is truly going to be a challange because he is my most beloved baby and I love him with all of my heart and soul :( :( :( :(

My heart just aches for you. I know this must be so very, very hard to see your sweetie in so much misery. I'm praying so very hard that you will maintain the strength to see Graham through this terrible time. Your emotions must be running amok, from sadness to extreme anger. I know I'm feeling it too - God Bless you and Graham. Just wished I lived close enough because I would be there to help you!!!

Leslie,
You don't need to be soooo strong that you can't show him some pity. He is scared now too and a little extra babying from you can help his healing emensely. I would move the branches for him for a week or so and then when he gets use to his "Situation" you can have him deal with it. Give him some time. Talk reassuringly to him while he's outside and help to balance him if he needs it for a few days. He's a great dog and needs you to reassure him now more than ever. He has to be confused and frightened! You are both in our prayers for his quick and complete healing. There are sometimes when being Alpha is just not as important as the well being of the dog! (I know this last comment has some of you scratching your heads asking if you read that right)! You DID!! :eek:

Oh, poor Graham. I am so upset that this needless injury had happened to him. Are you sure he jumped from that balcony? You can only guess what that poor excuse of a human being was doing to scare him so much. I'm just sick thinking about it. And then seeing the picture makes it all so clear. I would definitely baby him for the first few days. I know when I broke my leg, I needed help at first. It's hard getting used to such a change. I'd help him balance and also kick the sticks out of his way. You don't have to keep it up, but just do it until Graham gets adjusted to this change. It's a very scary, confusing and frustrating time for him as well. My prayers are with you during this time. I added you to the prayer list.

Oh my heart goes out to both of you! Poor Graham being in pain, and poor you having to watch him struggle! It must be so hard. If you need anything, you know we are all here for you. Our prayers are going double time. He just has to get better quickly with all of us Pet Talkers on his side.

Dear Leslie: no wonder poor Graham is confused and can't find his balance with that huge cast :( Give him some time to recover his confidence. I also think that a bit of TLC would help him get well faster. Unlike humans, dogs don't feel sorry for themselves ;) But they need reassurance from those who love them.
I do hope you can find who was responsible for Graham's accident and give him what he deserves. I wouldn't feel at all guilty pushing that dreadful man from a balcony, and not just from the first floor. :mad:
Carina and I are sending our love, with very many wishes that he'll recover quickly. :)

AdoreMyDogs, /Leslie,
I agree with what Dixieland Dancer said
"you don't have to be sooo strong" with
Graham about this injury,that you can't help
him with the little things until he can
adjust to the cast/balancing,etc. Dogs never
do feel sorry for themselves !!Graham must be
in a lot of pain now & also as scared by this
whole situation as you are.Don't tell anyone
but the weekend when Buddy came home from
his knee surgery, I let him lay wherever he
was comfortable and brought his water dish
to him,even held it up for him to drink from,so he didn't have to move around to much.I also slept on the living room floor
in a sleeping bag for three days,so I would
be sure to be near him if he needed something.Sound crazy? Maybe to some people,
but it just seemed like the right thing to do
at the time. Just 'go with your heart' in this ,believe me you will not be spoiling
Graham,just helping him as he would you if he could.
Buddy & I send our love and prayers to both you & sweet Graham..Good Luck!! Liz.

Leslie, I agree with Dixie, Liz and the others. Graham needs your support and assistance right now. It's not going to spoil him. It's what he needs right now. I'd make it as easy for him as you can, he still has enough to cope with and will have to call upon all his inner resources to make the adjustments he has to make inspite of all the help you can give him. He'll understand and appreciate you for it and learn to trust you even more than he does now, if that is possible. I know this is a challenge for you as it is for him.

[ October 26, 2001: Message edited by: RachelJ ]

Hi all you wonderful people. Trust me, as much as I would love to be strong, I am not as strong as I want to be. Graham has been getting alot more babying then he normally does. I am not THAT strong, this is my baby that we're talking about ;) I just bought him a wonderfully soft lambskin (poor lamb) bed that was a little bigger then his other doggie bed in order to fit that cast and still be comfey, and I also bought a nice throw blanket to tuck him in every night. I bought a floor mat that has extra grips for my tile kitchen floor so he does not slip going to get his food and water, I carry him up and down the stairs ( :eek: 46 pounds first thing in the morning and 2 flights of stairs is not the easiest thing :eek: ) I give him a full body (minus the bad leg) massage daily, I am talking to him more, (and I used to talk to him ALOT!!), cuddling with him more, smothering him with tons of love and attention, and all the other extra special things that a sore doggie likes to get...problem is, when I stopped at my moms house right after picking him up at the vet, my mom first talked really sympothetic to Graham, just like I did at first, and Graham was acting really depressed. Then she started talking to him like she normally does, in a more energetic, uplifting voice and he perked up right away. I have been trying to treat him as normal as I can because I want him to feel confindent and I don't want him to dwell on his "problem" but yet move on to a happier state of mind. I still very much cater to his bad leg, goodness I would never let him do something to hurt himself, but I want him to feel confindent, and to accept that cast. The more normal, playful, and uplifting I speak to him, and treat him, the happier he seems to be. When I give him pitty, his whole attitude changes from slightly frustrated to downright morose.

I went home at lunch since he didn't do his pottying this morning and he was doing a little teeny bit better with the walking, and he did go potty...both pee and poo. He seemed to be slightly more OK with the cast. I hope so. I do know that I felt better since he went potty and he was a tad better with ballance.

I don't want you all to get the wrong impression, thinking that I am not giving him the extra special treatment that he deserves. He is. He's my love of loves, my best friend, my pride and joy, my gift from God. He's my beautiful angel.

I'll post on his progress, hopefully soon he will have some. Thanks so much for all the prayers. And thank you SO much for the card, Sandra. It made me cry, but then again I am so emotional, even seeing the CGC pic that Phred posted makes me cry. All these prayers and good wishes mean so much to me and Graham. He and I are so proud to have such dear friends from all over the world.

Love you all bunches!

Leslie & Graham

P.S. within the next couple of weeks I'll try to get a pic of Graham smiling with his cast on so can see first hand that he is feeling better :)

Leslie, I feel so sad for you and Graham. This will be one of the challenges of your life, and for Graham too. You have had the strength to get him through agility, and all the other wonderful things he has accomplished and he has shown the strength and endurance to do it for you. The bond of love is so strong between the both of you that you will get through this too. As the others have said, give him a little slack for a little while, let him get used to what is expected of him, he is strong and has the
fortitude to make it through this awful thing that has happened to him. He is a wonderful, loving boy and he will prevail.
Please give him a hug and kiss from Daisy, Perry and me. We send our love and strength to you too.
Jackie

Oh my, oh my, Molly G & I are so sorry to hear about Graham's accident. :( We will pray, do voodoo and "get well" dances throughout the time it takes for Graham to recover. Phredd the pictures are wonderful! Graham is soooooooo photogenic. Hang in their Nurse Leslie, have faith! All of DOTD are pulling for Graham to be back Rockin and Rollin in no time. Smooch, smooch, Hug. Bea

Oh my, oh my, Molly G & I are so sorry to hear about Graham's accident. :( We will pray, do voodoo and "get well" dances throughout the time it takes for Graham to recover. Phredd the pictures are wonderful! Graham is soooooooo photogenic. Hang in their Nurse Leslie, have faith! All of DOTD are pulling for Graham to be back Rockin and Rollin in no time. Smooch, smooch, Hug. Bea

Oh Leslie - those pics made me cry. He looks so miserable - but I still see the love in his eyes.

I didn't want to mention it earlier but the "dog hater" thought crossed my mind when you mentioned a maintenance man being in the apartment and how Graham wouldn't jump unless scared or spooked. It gave me chills thinking about it - it did sound really creepy when you first mentioned it.

I'm sure Graham will be a big trooper and make the best of his predicament. He is a happy dog and will be just fine :D! Honestly Leslie, I am more worried about you - I know how distraut I would be if I were you. But, you will all adjust and kick into gear and will be used to everything really soon. Good luck and you know we are always here for you.

Sweet Graham, my girls send their biggest hugs and kisses to you. Get well and take care of that leg :D! We all love you very much!

Leslie - I've been thinking about you and Graham all day. I just know that your sweet boy will be good as new in no time - what with all your love and the love of all of us how could he not. You both will be in my prayers this weekend and hopefully we'll get a wonderful report on his progress on Monday.
Take care.

Dear Leslie. It must be so hard for you. Being torn between wanting to assist, comfort and console the Graham Boy every second. And then wanting to help him adjust and develop a little independence. It's a real adjustment, physcially and emotionally for you both!! Right now, I think you're both trying to absorb all that happened. I agree that there is nothing wrong with doing any and everything you need to, to make his day to day activities easier and more comfortable. And after all, you have ALWAYS showered him with love...no change there :)And talking to him in your usual loving way will probably let him know that "everything's ok." They do say dogs are very sensitive to OUR moods and tone of voice! Especially sadness. Just take it a day at a time. You're the best mom, and with your love, Graham's fantastic spirit, and a little healing time, we know he'll be whole and healthy again. All of our love to SUPER GRAHAM!!! You will be in all of our hearts and prayers, every day, as you recover sweet boy.

[ October 26, 2001: Message edited by: tatsxxx11 ]

Leslie ~ forgive us if we appear to be *ganging up* on you and your "tough love" attitude with poor Graham. But I also agree with the others that Graham needs some extra help and compassion for a few days to help him adjust and regain his confidence.

It might help to loan him a blanket or pillow, placed near you when you sit down in the living roon or den. Knowing he has a special place, near you and Hubby, will ease his anxiety when you must get up and move around the house. If you return often, if only to sit for a moment with him, he won't feel neglected or forgotten.

As for the pee and poddy problem ~ you need to solve that ASAP. Alone all day with no place to *go* will have him very upset AND plugged up :eek:! If he can't or won't go when you get home; call his Vet and ask for some suggestions. Until he gains some balance and learns a new technique, he'll need some help and physical support from "Mom" to get things done.

Smokey will hate me for this ~ He has a problem with his *aim* :rolleyes: when he goes *pee*... No matter which leg he hikes up, unless there's a pole or bush in the line of fire, he usually manages to *hose* down :o a front leg. Graham might have a similar problem :( in his predicament. Here's a thought:

Previous dog Shadow (Rainbow Bridge) broke a back toe **ouch** and had to wear a bandage wrap for several weeks. To keep it dry, she had to wear a baggie, held in place with a wrap of tape, whenever she went out in the damp or wet. You should consider a similar protective measure for Graham. Since you probably can't change his leg wrap or cast yourself, you'll need to help him protect it from getting wet from either the rain and snow, or his own *squirt-gun*. A pee-soaked cast will turn *stinkie* before you know it.

Give the little Trouper a {Hugg} and *Kiss* from all of us!

Leslie ~ Some thoughts about your investigation into the circumstances surrounding Graham's fall off the porch ~

First; are you sure that Graham is "allowed" to reside in your apartment? Do the landlord and management company know and approve of his residence there? Be sure there are no hidden clauses in your lease that would allow them to force his or your relocation if they feel threatened by your inquiries about what happened. Do other tenants have dogs?

That said and considered; I'd start with the general manager - not the maintenance department. Ask some pointed questions:
Who entered the apartment? and WHEN?
Did he/they make any report to their superiors about what happened?
Why did they not assist Graham after he "fell", or at least notify someone that the dog needed help?
Why didn't they contact you or Hubby immediately?

It won't surprise me if the "official" story is that all was well, the dog was a happy camper, and was secured in the apartment when the maintenance crew left. I'd take time to interview All the Neighbors - in your building and across the street. Consider talking to the mailman and any other delivery people who might have seen something.

Depending upon what answers you receive; consider notifying the Police, local or county Humane Officer, or the local Animal Cruelty Agency. (Caution: be sure he has any required license tags before you call!) Tell them how long Graham has lived in the apartment, with access to the open porch, without previous incidents of "jumping over the railing". Insist on them recording the incident as a crime that you want them to investigate and then report back to you.

Good luck and let us know what you find out.

And give Graham another round of {Huggs} and *Kisses* :D!

(I'm soooooooooo sorry I'm sooo late!) :o :o

OMG!!! Graham, I'm so so so sorry that you had such an awful accident! :( :( :( :( I really hope that you feel better very soon! I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers! ;) Get well soon, Graham! ;)

Hugs, and Kisses to Leslie, and Graham!

LabLover & Sadie*

Good luck in your investigation.

When the Kill-Boy is sick, I always pamper him and treat him extra nice. Shiloh does, too. She sits by him and gives him kisses and brings him toys. Now I'm not sure if she is sympathetic or just glad that she gets all the food he doesn't eat..... Anyway, it seems (from what you said) that Graham doesn't really like too much sympathy! It also sounds like you are taking great care of him! I am just so glad that his leg is the only injury. It could have been so much worse... Sending the poor pup our love and prayers! Hang in there, Leslie. Keep us posted.

First of all, I would like to tell you all that Graham is doing wonderfully. He is really learning how to "shuffle" that club leg that he has, and he has started lifting it up enough to go up curbs, small fallen branches that are in his path, and he even climbed 2 steps without tripping...he remembered to lift that club up enough to make it up the steps! Dogs are so resiliant, it amazes me. If only I were that way! I am the biggest baby when it comes to pain!

As for the investigation, it's still going on, as expected. I don't think I have any case on my hands because the day that it happened I was at the vet for the entire night with Graham. I did not get home until well after the offices closed, to have someone come and check out the evidence. I am pretty sure I know what happened, but like I said, I may have a hard time proving it. One of the maintanance guys (the ones that are not fond of dogs) came in and Graham stood there barking at them, so since they saw the balc. door already open, they coaxed (hopefully nicelly) him onto the balc then shut the sliding door behind him, locking him out there. Graham, not knowing what this person was planning on doing to "his house" frantically jumped off, in order to meet him at the front door. At that point they started to do the job of fixing my toilet when they perhaps heard noise, or they heard my baby yelp when he landed. They then went to the balc and the dog was not there, so they panicked, threw the balc door open so that it does not look suspicious, grabbed the tools and left. I leave both the screen door and the (heavy) sliding glass door open the same amount...about 14 inches. Just enough for Graham to get through. When I examined the "evidance" the heavy glass sliding door was open almost all the way, and this was before my hubby was home. Graham most certainlly did not slide that heavy glass door open, and leave the screen open the usual amount.

I am going to send a letter to the main coorperate office as soon as I am done compiling my evidence and I get it all into writing. The maintanance guys will still not call me back. For 2 days I left numerous messages and no call backs. That in itself is enough to make them suspects.

And as for the dog policy, actually I picked this apartment because it was the only one I could find which would allow dogs above 25 pounds. There are quite a few dogs here, and we are paying $25 extra per month for Graham to live here with us.

I have a pic for all of you. I assure you that Graham is happier then he looks. He's doing really so much better with this injury :) Thank you SO much, Jackie (JackiesDaisy), the outfit fits perfectly, actually better then the caterpiller costume! And Graham lookes SO handsome! He is thrilled to be wearing something more fitting for his personality, and more comfortable. We both really appreciate it. This pic was taken at my moms house tonight.
http://wsphotofews.excite.com/007/61/ab/It/wl20197.jpg

Goodnight my friends. Sleep tight.

[ October 27, 2001: Message edited by: AdoreMyDogs ]

Graham, you are a Super Dog!!! :D And I mean that sincerely. I felt like it would just take him some time to get adjusted, Leslie, and then he would be ok getting around. So many dogs and cats live their lives on three legs.......but having the extra is probably harder. Bless his sweet heart. I don't think that boy could have a better mama to take care of him and love him. And we know you do!!

Night Graham and Leslie. You sleep well. :)

oh, Leslie, Leslie, Leslie! This is the first chance I've had to sit and catchup from home (I've been careful at work-reviews are do so I'm trying to kiss up :D)
I started to read about Graham but never had a chance to finish or reply. I am SO sorry, I feel so bad that this is so late.
I love, adore and cherish all our PT pooches, but I have to admit, I have a soft spot for Graham! His good nature, his looks, that smile, his adventures. Graham wouldn't hurt a fly. I wonder if he tried to escape from one of those nasty maintenence men. I wish Graham could talk too!
Poor sweet baby...I agree, he'll never complain about those booties again! Oh man! To see him so sad and hurting is so upsetting. :(
I know how you feel. When Cody had his ACL surgery the 1st time, I totally freaked. I was trying to be calm, but when he splattered on the tile floor at the hospital, I upset everyone with a scream. Poor Cody, he has a crazy, emotional owner.
The staff had to console me for 15 min. after they admitted him. I had to have a designated driver. Poor thing, like Graham had never been in a hospital over night, and believe me, I love my boy, but Graham he's not when it comes to socialization.
Anyway, altho the back leg is different, I'm sure from the front, it took Cody a day or 2 to adjust to squatting since he couldn't pee on 1 leg. I gently and carefully supported his bandaged leg. it was hard cause his other knee hadn't been operated on yet, so he had double trouble. But, believe me, they find a way. I was very surprised how Cody compensated. We kept him gated in our den, cause of steps, and I took 2 weeks vacation to care for him, slept on the couch, also massaged, kissed, snuggled, hugged and tried not to cry or pity him cause I too noticed a personality change. The nurse told ne labs are big babies anyway, and I don;'t have to tell you how that set me off!!!!! Here, I was miserable, but proud of him for being a trooper. Two knees and 6 months of lock up, but thankfully our den door leads outside with no steps.
I used the long plastic bag that newspapers come in to cover the cast (with a huge wide rubberband) just when he went out to avoid, as Phred says, the stinkies and lack of aim, and dirt.
My heart still breaks when I remember this episode, but I want to encourage you that Graham will be Okay. Even if the poor lamb has surgery, he's a trooper, and resilant and will bounce back for sure! Graham's not the kind to disappoint you either! He knows his job is to get better and smile again!!!
There's not a doubt in my mind that precious boy will be back at agility in no time!!!!! With all our prayers and love for you and Graham, what other outcome would there be? Hey, the love force is with you both!
And E-x-c-u-s-e me... I am Graham's #1 fan!!!!!!!! ( :D ) Lots of love from the Israel house!

[ October 27, 2001: Message edited by: K9karen ]

How funny :D While i was busy yapping, you posted a fabulous pic of our Super Dog!!! And a uplifting follow-up!!! YAYAYAYAYAY!!
Who loves ya baby??? :eek: Goodnight all..Get a good night's sleep.....xoxoxoxoxox

Soon I bet you'll hear the distinctive candance I will never forget from when I was a very little firl - our Sheba (smartest best dog a girl ever had) got rolled by a truck on the bad corner near our house, and injured a back leg. She had a cast, and was pretty pathetic at first, but then learned to maneuver with it just fine. All around the house we'd hear:

Click, click, click THUMP
Click, click, click THUMP
Click, click, click THUMP

When she finally got the cast off, it was strange, I think we all listened for the THUMP part for a few days!

By the way, from that day on, Sheba was a great example for all children - she'd stop by the side of the road and look both ways, quite deliberately, before she crossed.

Good luck, golden Graham!

I just wanted to say how happy I am that Graham is really ok cept for the cast!! He looks like a real hero in his outfit!! I just love it!!
Keep it up Graham, we are pulling for you!!!

Oh Graham, you're coming around with flying colors, and cape! Now THAT'S an outfit that suits you to a "T"!! :) Graham, SUPER DOG!!!! SUPER HERO!!!!!! What a wonderful way to greet the morning. Our beloved Graham is on the mend! Yippeeee!!!

I liked Graham in his catapiller outfit but this costume is definitely more appropriate for such a strong and handsome boy! He surely is a Super Man and now the rest of the world will know it too!

How anyone could hurt such a great pup is beyond me??? :confused: All I can say is the maintenance man is a poor excuse for a human being! :mad:

Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane it's SUPER GRAHAM!!! :D Now Graham that costume fits your personality so much better than the caterpillar getup that your mom had on you before. You are one handsome dude even with that heavy burdensome thingie on your leg. We are all rooting for you to feel better each day and adapt to that contraption quickly and we know you will. You are our hero Graham!! (Bella thinks you are a jock! :D) Can't wait to see you flash that big smile again when this is all over and done with. Leslie, the whole thing just makes me sick. Maybe eventually the truth will come out. I would be living with a pit in my stomach just worrying what had gone on. Good luck on the investigation and thanks for posting this super picture!!

K9Karen, I don't think so!

Leslie, Graham wanted to be SuperDog for Halloween, right. Maybe THAT explains the leap off the balcony? Thanks for the update. We want to know every detail. Karen's idea of using the plastic bags from the newspapers sounds like a great one. Do you have his food and water bowl elevated? This is so helpful for even an arthritic dog, and I would think in Graham's situation it would make eating and drinking less of a challenge.

Graham will make it through this and YOU will too. It's so scary for the both of you, but as each day passes you will develop strategies for making the process of recovery at little easier. And at least it is the weekend so you and your husband can have an opportunity to catch your breath from the whammy of having this happen.
Personally, I wouldn't spend a lot of energy on tracking down the bad guys. It could have been an innocent mistake, and some very poor judgement. When this happened, how it happened, why they didn't call you. Did they know that Graham was injured? All those things are not going to change what happened to Graham. You have already made the decision that can change something. No one comes into the apartment unless you are there and keep the door to the balcony closed. If the maintenance men don't like dogs, you don't want to have them get defensive and have it in for one particular dog, if you get my drift. Asking if anyone knows what happened is okay, but I would try not to make it sound accusatory. And remember, your star witness can't testify.

Hannah says she's got lots of kisses for her hero and Tucker says to tell Graham, "You the Dog!" Now go whip up that very special carrot cake for our boy, okay?

[ October 27, 2001: Message edited by: RachelJ ]

Leslie,
Thanks for posting the pic of Graham,he looks Great in his Superdog costume !!!
Just wanted to say that I think you are a
Super Momma to Graham (no question about it)
If you ever need any legal advice (free),
just let me know.My daughter just accepted
a position at a Chicago law firm (They made
her an offer she couldn't refuse;considering
her school loans are all due).She has two
dogs of her own and has always lived in
apartment settings with them while she was
in school.She has experienced some unsettling
things concerning her doggies,but nothing
as serious as Graham's (accident?)
I know you are concentrating on helping
Graham right now,but the thought of some
creep working in your complex is not a very
comforting thought. If anything can be done
to help legally, please let me know.
Love & prayers from Buddy & Liz.

[ October 27, 2001: Message edited by: lizbud ]

Graham, Perry says :cool: Dude. Daisy liked the butterfly outfit, but I'm sure glad you decided to be the Super Guy, looks more macho.
Leslie, I'm so happy Graham is getting used to his cast and doing much better. I couldn't believe what happened to our sweet, laughing Graham. Give him a hug and a kiss from all of us and he looks just like Super Dog, it fits his personality well.
Jackie

TO GRAHAM THE SUPER PUP: You look so handsome in your outfit!!! Any time now you'll be flying around the neighborhood, to show off your costume, with a fully mended leg ;) Even now, I can see you are feeling well enough to post messages to your pal Perry :D Good for you! Just don't eat too many treats on Halloween or you'll get something else for your mom to worry about. Carina and I send many hugs.

Dear Sweet Graham, I'm sorry to be so late sending good wishes and health-filled hugs for you. So much has already been said by our PetTalk friends that I can't add much. I am flummoxed (wooo, big word! ;) ) at how someone can be so stupid and hurtful to another creature.

You have the perfect costume to reflect your big heart full of strength and love. I sure can understand why your mom was so distraught over your injury and pain. Both of you should remember that tomorrow will be better than today - time does heal - at least the physical part of injury.

We can't wait to hear the next report on how you are feeling - and on how your family is coping with this tough time. Keep on being brave, Graham, and keep on smiling! :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Leslie & Graham, "hi". :) Wow, what loving posts and caring suggestions. Phred your advise about the apt. & maintenence men was good. Hard to believe someone wouldn't notify you if and when Graham jumped! :eek: How could he just leave Graham hurting like that. :mad: Rachel you're such a sweetie. And Jackie what a super costume. Graham looks so much better than the first night home. I do believe Leslie, that you & Graham are sooooo bonded that he might very well be in tune to your moods. So, yes, I agree be up, don't pity, but do help. You two will make it through these days with flying colors. Like K9 says, "you have LOVE POWER!
Love, prayers, smooches, & hugs, bea & molly