Lookie what I found!

[crow_noir]

What about Petfinder or Dog Detective? Those are free and online 24 hours a day.

He he... it was so funny being referred to as "the South." Ah, good ol Perspective.

[ratdogg]

i barely know your story, but i've heard a bit. I think the doggy is in the best hands possible for now. It seems like the dog was well cared for and I hope it can be reunited with his owners. but if that doesn't happen I'm sure it won't be a bad thing. What a lucky day for you!

[Glacier]

He's been claimed. He escaped from a dogsitter. I am making arrangements to return him right now. More details later....gotta get back to the ER right now....it's been one of those days!

[Karen]

Yay! A happy ending, thanks for letting us know.

[Cinder & Smoke]

He's been claimed.
He escaped from a dogsitter.

Awww, NUTZ!
BLESS You, Tamara, for the Rescue and the loving care you gave StrayPup.

For Tehya's sake, I hope she and "Buddy" can arrange some future Play Dates.

Now about THIS >>>

gotta get back to the ER right now ...

it's been one of those days!

OMG!
WHO got hurt???

"ER" as in People ER or "ER" as in Vet's Office???

Hope Stuart headed back to the Gold Mine without incident ...

Are *YOU* the patient???

PRAYERS Offered for whoever needs 'em!

[crow_noir]

That's good news!

I'm sure S.O. will be relieved that i won't be making arrangements for another foster pup!

ER?! What's up?!

He's been claimed. He escaped from a dogsitter. I am making arrangements to return him right now. More details later....gotta get back to the ER right now....it's been one of those days!

[Glacier]

Ok, more time for details now.....oh, where to start!

Stuart was supposed to go back to work tomorrow in the mining camp, emphasis on supposed to! He was doing yard work today with a Bobcat(a small loader type tractor). I'm not clear on the details of what happened, but essentially the tractor tipped forward and Stuart's head went through the window. He suffered a massive laceration to his scalp and a concussion. X-rays showed no skull fractures and a CT scan didn't show anything major, but he took a significant hit to the head and that's always major. He's spending the night in the hospital for observation.

While we were in the ER, one of the nurses overheard me say my name and came over to talk to me. His wife hadn't quite been able to understand the messages I left on their friend's answering machine. She speaks little English(she's a francophone). Turns out that the nurse and his wife were taking care of Milo for the local surgeon! They live not far from where I found Milo, but a long way from where he actually lives.

In another weird twist, they are very good friends with my closest neighbors and provide daycare for my neighbors' youngest son. I ran home to feed the dogs while Stuart was getting the CT scan. Met my neighbor in the driveway and handed Milo over to her. The ER nurse was just finishing his shift when I got back to the hospital and was on his way to pick Milo up.

Just for extra weirdness, Milo's actual owner has operated on Stuart--she did his last hernia repair! She actually told us a few stories about her dog while in pre-op! Milo is deeply loved and has followed her around the country as she has moved for her work! I have no concerns about him going back to her.

Tehya has plenty of friends already, although I think Anvik enjoyed the break from being chewed on. Since the people who love Milo seem to all be connected to my world somehow, I am sure Tehya and her buddy will cross paths again!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi God ~

THANKS for not lettin Mr. Stuart *bang* himself up any worser than he did!

Stuart was supposed to go back to work tomorrow in the mining camp ...
He was doing yard work today with a Bobcat ...
the tractor tipped forward and Stuart's head went through the window.

He suffered a massive laceration to his scalp and a concussion.
X-rays and a CT scan ...
He's spending the night in the hospital for observation.

OMG!
Wish he's just learn to get his hair cut like normal guys do - stedda gettin his
"trims" inna ER.
Iz he gonna have a "stylish" Zipper?

And THANKS for arrangin the Return of Milo ... but it's kinda a shame poor
Mr. Stuart hadda get beat up to send Milo home.
Maybe we kuld figger out an eazier way to send messages?

Tell Doc she otta add a 2nd number on Milo's tag - her 24/7 Message Service
OR her hopsbittle office line ... one that answers 24/7.

So, THANKS, God - for gettin Mr. Stuart fixed up; for gettin Milo back Home;
and for not lettin Miz Tamara suffer a *stroke* last nite when Hubby kame in
*leakin red stuff* all ober his head!

Dat Gurl otta get a Ree-Ward for holdin up unner "adverse" konditions!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

[anna_66]

What a great ending for Milo, but not so great for Stewart I'm just glad to hear he's doing OK, sounds pretty scary to me.
I'll be saying a prayer that he heals up good and doesn't have too much pain.

(((HUGS))) to you for being such a great woman...for everything you do

[crow_noir]

Wow, what an interesting and amusing story.

Glad to know that Milo is so very loved.

Lots of well wishes for Stuart!!!

[wolf_Q]

I'm glad to hear that Milo was reunited with his owner! What a gorgeous dog!!

I'm so sorry to hear about Stuart though! I hope he'll be feeling better soon!

[cassiesmom]

Yay that you learned Buddy's real name - MILO! - and that he found his home. I agree with Phred that hopefully his people will add information to his tag. I hope he gets to visit Tehya again, because he is a very handsome guy! Glacier, you're wonderful.

I hope Stuart is all right, too! I've seen the Bobcats around here - there is a trend of taking down little old houses in the best neighborhoods, and building huge mega-houses on the lot ... teardowns ... and the builders use Bobcats to shuttle around the lot when a bigger vehicle won't work ... they're narrow. I hope he's A-OK!

[Cinder & Smoke]

So, how's ole Bump-Onna-Head Stuart doing today?

Have they tossed him out of the hospital yet?

Gotta wonder if this lil Bump-Onna-Head is going to interfere with the Gold Mining?

My Guess - Notta Bit!
He'll prolly check out the BobCat, park it, and finish packin for Up North.
And he'll say the Cook can pull his stitches in 10 days.

Ride 'em, CowBoy!

[Glacier]

So, how's ole Bump-Onna-Head Stuart doing today?

Have they tossed him out of the hospital yet?

Gotta wonder if this lil Bump-Onna-Head is going to interfere with the Gold Mining?

My Guess - Notta Bit!
He'll prolly check out the BobCat, park it, and finish packin for Up North.
And he'll say the Cook can pull his stitches in 10 days.

Ride 'em, CowBoy!

He's still in the hospital as of 10am. The doc is coming back at 1 and if he's not nauseated at that time, she'll discharge him. If he is, he spends another night. He's still getting IV antibiotics and pain meds this morning too. She told him this morning to expect post-concussion symptoms for up to a month. However, you're right Phred, it probably won't slow him down much. I expect he'll head back to camp within a week. There is a trained paramedic in camp so getting the stitches out isn't an issue. He's had enough stitches and we've taken enough out of the dogs that he could probably do it himself! The bobcat is going to need some work too! The window shattered!