From shannonldillon at hotmail.com  Sat Jan  7 13:28:09 2012
From: shannonldillon at hotmail.com (Shannon L. Dillon)
Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 13:28:09 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] CAGDU Chapter Meeting 6:30 p.m. tomorrow
Message-ID: <BLU165-W26CF6415E79F8FC6225DD2D49A0@phx.gbl>



Reminder there is a CAGDU chapter meeting 6:30 tomorrow 712-432-0175 passcode 184220 pound. See you there.

 
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From Kenvolonte at comcast.net  Sun Jan  8 22:12:41 2012
From: Kenvolonte at comcast.net (Ken Volonte)
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 22:12:41 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] test mesage
Message-ID: <3616BD1BC9FF4F66BC8A635026BEA13B@kenvolonte>

This is a test to ascertain as to whether I'm still on Cagdu's mailing list.  Please reply in dox format so I can see if I can read the latest form of MSWord.  Thanks.  Ken
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From Kenvolonte at comcast.net  Mon Jan  9 04:45:38 2012
From: Kenvolonte at comcast.net (Ken Volonte)
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 04:45:38 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] test
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Hi all.  This is a test to see if I'm still on Cagdu's mailing list.  Ken
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From chapalacheryl at gmail.com  Mon Jan  9 06:15:46 2012
From: chapalacheryl at gmail.com (Cheryl Osborn)
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 08:15:46 -0600
Subject: [Cagdu] test mesage
In-Reply-To: <3616BD1BC9FF4F66BC8A635026BEA13B@kenvolonte>
References: <3616BD1BC9FF4F66BC8A635026BEA13B@kenvolonte>
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Yes, you are.

Cheryl


On 1/9/12, Ken Volonte <Kenvolonte at comcast.net> wrote:
> This is a test to ascertain as to whether I'm still on Cagdu's mailing list.
>  Please reply in dox format so I can see if I can read the latest form of
> MSWord.  Thanks.  Ken


From shannonldillon at hotmail.com  Mon Jan  9 10:20:14 2012
From: shannonldillon at hotmail.com (Shannon L. Dillon)
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 10:20:14 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] log into conference call now
Message-ID: <BLU165-W1506197D8F0776FD7FF1E9D4980@phx.gbl>



If you were trying to log into the conference call this morning, there were technical difficulties that have now been resolved. Try to call in again. 
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From shannonldillon at hotmail.com  Wed Jan 18 10:12:50 2012
From: shannonldillon at hotmail.com (Shannon L. Dillon)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:12:50 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: A call has been made for compulsory microchipping of
 all dogs after an attack on a guide dog.
In-Reply-To: <6EC360BD15478044862B4F1C8351F0091C0C05BED3@DCASHQEX01.dca.ca.gov>
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SHANNON L. DILLON
 



From: Antonette.Sorrick at dca.ca.gov
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:44:25 -0800
Subject: A call has been made for compulsory microchipping of all dogs after an attack on a guide dog.
To: 





http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-16575037?print=true 
A call has been made for compulsory microchipping of all dogs after an attack on a guide dog. Kirsten Barrett and her labrador Norman were attacked outside their home in Corntown, Bridgend, by a rottweiler and a Staffordshire bull terrier cross.
 
Antonette Sorrick
Executive Officer
State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind
1625 N. Market Blvd., S-202
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 574-7825 direct
(916) 574-7829 fax
(866) 512-9103 toll free for in-state calls
Antonette.Sorrick at dca.ca.gov 
www.guidedogboard.ca.gov 
 
Mission: To ensure the quality of the guide dog industry by protecting, promoting, and educating guide dog users, instructors, schools, and the public in order to enhance the lives of blind or visually impaired individuals.
 
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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Wed Jan 18 19:53:16 2012
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (Tina Thomas)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:53:16 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [nagdu] South East Wales: Microchip call over dog
	attacks
Message-ID: <008801ccd65d$e26404d0$a72c0e70$@net>

Subject: [nagdu] South East Wales: Microchip call over dog attacks

South East Wales: Microchip call over dog attacks

7 January 2012 

BBC News South East Wales

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-16575037?print=true

Photo: Norman lost part of his ear and needed emergency surgery as a result
of the attack 

 

A call has been made for compulsory microchipping of all dogs after an
attack on a guide dog.

 

Kirsten Barrett and her labrador Norman were attacked outside their home in
Corntown, Bridgend, by a rottweiler and a Staffordshire bull terrier cross. 

 

Police believe that the dogs had been dumped by their owners.

 

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (GDBA) said microchipping was
affordable and would change the culture of ownership.

 

Norman lost part of an ear and blood in the attack and needed emergency
surgery.

 

Neither of the animals was microchipped, making it unlikely the owners will
be found.

 

The attack on Norman and Mrs Barrett, who is completely blind, was witnessed
by her seven-year-old daughter as they left the house to go to the school
bus stop.

 

Mrs Barrett said all three had been left traumatised.

 

"Apparently the dogs had been hanging around our street since about ten
o'clock the previous night," she told BBC Wales.

 

Photo:  Norman had injuries across his sides and legs 

 

"The rottweiler just jumped on Norman, and started biting and shaking him.

 

"I told my daughter to carry on walking away, so she didn't get hurt, while
I tried to get in between them. But it was too strong, and I got bitten on
the hand and leg as well. 

 

"Eventually I managed to get Norman into a neighbour's house, but even then
this dog was flying at the glass trying to get at him."

 

Mrs Barrett praised her neighbours' efforts to help.

 

"One chased the dogs away with a stick, and another rushed Norman and me to
the vet," she added.

 

"It could have been much worse, but even so I'm angry and frightened about
the sort of person who'd dump dogs like this on the street.

 

"My daughter's too terrified to talk about it."

 

Across the UK attacks on guide dogs average seven per month, with six
incidents reported in Wales in the 18 months to December 2011.

 

'Back-street breeders'

 

Each year four guide dogs are so badly injured that they either have to be
put down or are immediately retired.

 

Of those who make a full physical recovery, many are too traumatised ever to
work again.

 

Kirsten Barrett was also injured in the attack 

James White, the GDBA's head of campaigns, said: "We've met opposition to
our call for microchipping, from people who say it's too costly and too
bureaucratic, but a microchip costs around ?10-15.

 

"Even if you add on a small amount per dog for the administration of a
national database, then you're still talking about something which is
eminently affordable."

 

"Quite frankly if you can't afford a microchip, then you can't afford to own
a dog responsibly, and shouldn't have it in the first place.

 

"Responsible ownership is at the heart of this. [Microchipping] won't catch
everyone, but it will change the culture of dog ownership, and stamp out the
back-street breeders.

 

"We'd also call on police forces to take these attacks more seriously. Of
147 attacks between June 2010 and last December, I'm not aware of a single
prosecution of a dog owner."

 

The UK government has launched a consultation exercise on compulsory
microchipping, but have given no firm commitment to making it law in
England.

 

However a Welsh government spokesman said it was closer to bringing a bill
before the Welsh assembly, with consultation early in 2012.

 

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From Kenvolonte at comcast.net  Thu Jan 19 05:36:43 2012
From: Kenvolonte at comcast.net (Ken Volonte)
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:36:43 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [nagdu] South East Wales: Microchip call over
	dogattacks
References: <008801ccd65d$e26404d0$a72c0e70$@net>
Message-ID: <07B20A0D9BA14814AA54D4AC73C77C3C@kenvolonte>

Why are there so many more guide dog attacks in the UK than here?  The 
number of attacks makes this seem like a good idea, but a person who would 
just leave a dog known to be dangerous isn't going to care.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tina Thomas" <tinadt at sbcglobal.net>
To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 7:53 PM
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [nagdu] South East Wales: Microchip call over 
dogattacks


Subject: [nagdu] South East Wales: Microchip call over dog attacks

South East Wales: Microchip call over dog attacks

7 January 2012

BBC News South East Wales

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-16575037?print=true

Photo: Norman lost part of his ear and needed emergency surgery as a result
of the attack



A call has been made for compulsory microchipping of all dogs after an
attack on a guide dog.



Kirsten Barrett and her labrador Norman were attacked outside their home in
Corntown, Bridgend, by a rottweiler and a Staffordshire bull terrier cross.



Police believe that the dogs had been dumped by their owners.



The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (GDBA) said microchipping was
affordable and would change the culture of ownership.



Norman lost part of an ear and blood in the attack and needed emergency
surgery.



Neither of the animals was microchipped, making it unlikely the owners will
be found.



The attack on Norman and Mrs Barrett, who is completely blind, was witnessed
by her seven-year-old daughter as they left the house to go to the school
bus stop.



Mrs Barrett said all three had been left traumatised.



"Apparently the dogs had been hanging around our street since about ten
o'clock the previous night," she told BBC Wales.



Photo:  Norman had injuries across his sides and legs



"The rottweiler just jumped on Norman, and started biting and shaking him.



"I told my daughter to carry on walking away, so she didn't get hurt, while
I tried to get in between them. But it was too strong, and I got bitten on
the hand and leg as well.



"Eventually I managed to get Norman into a neighbour's house, but even then
this dog was flying at the glass trying to get at him."



Mrs Barrett praised her neighbours' efforts to help.



"One chased the dogs away with a stick, and another rushed Norman and me to
the vet," she added.



"It could have been much worse, but even so I'm angry and frightened about
the sort of person who'd dump dogs like this on the street.



"My daughter's too terrified to talk about it."



Across the UK attacks on guide dogs average seven per month, with six
incidents reported in Wales in the 18 months to December 2011.



'Back-street breeders'



Each year four guide dogs are so badly injured that they either have to be
put down or are immediately retired.



Of those who make a full physical recovery, many are too traumatised ever to
work again.



Kirsten Barrett was also injured in the attack

James White, the GDBA's head of campaigns, said: "We've met opposition to
our call for microchipping, from people who say it's too costly and too
bureaucratic, but a microchip costs around ?10-15.



"Even if you add on a small amount per dog for the administration of a
national database, then you're still talking about something which is
eminently affordable."



"Quite frankly if you can't afford a microchip, then you can't afford to own
a dog responsibly, and shouldn't have it in the first place.



"Responsible ownership is at the heart of this. [Microchipping] won't catch
everyone, but it will change the culture of dog ownership, and stamp out the
back-street breeders.



"We'd also call on police forces to take these attacks more seriously. Of
147 attacks between June 2010 and last December, I'm not aware of a single
prosecution of a dog owner."



The UK government has launched a consultation exercise on compulsory
microchipping, but have given no firm commitment to making it law in
England.



However a Welsh government spokesman said it was closer to bringing a bill
before the Welsh assembly, with consultation early in 2012.



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From info at michaelhingson.com  Thu Jan 19 08:43:08 2012
From: info at michaelhingson.com (Michael Hingson)
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:43:08 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [nagdu] South East Wales: Microchip call over	dog
	attacks
In-Reply-To: <07B20A0D9BA14814AA54D4AC73C77C3C@kenvolonte>
References: <008801ccd65d$e26404d0$a72c0e70$@net>
	<07B20A0D9BA14814AA54D4AC73C77C3C@kenvolonte>
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAOj2G6z+iI9Lgsf9CJR8K0DCgAAAEAAAAK8JqabxYJFJt5SpzSEobBoBAAAAAA==@michaelhingson.com>

I am not sure there are more attacks.  Rather I think the attacks there are
getting more publicity.

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-----Original Message-----
From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org] On Behalf
Of Ken Volonte
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 5:37 AM
To: cagdu at nfbcal.org
Subject: Re: [Cagdu] FW: [nagdu] South East Wales: Microchip call over
dogattacks

Why are there so many more guide dog attacks in the UK than here?  The 
number of attacks makes this seem like a good idea, but a person who would 
just leave a dog known to be dangerous isn't going to care.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tina Thomas" <tinadt at sbcglobal.net>
To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 7:53 PM
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: [nagdu] South East Wales: Microchip call over 
dogattacks


Subject: [nagdu] South East Wales: Microchip call over dog attacks

South East Wales: Microchip call over dog attacks

7 January 2012

BBC News South East Wales

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-16575037?print=true

Photo: Norman lost part of his ear and needed emergency surgery as a result
of the attack



A call has been made for compulsory microchipping of all dogs after an
attack on a guide dog.



Kirsten Barrett and her labrador Norman were attacked outside their home in
Corntown, Bridgend, by a rottweiler and a Staffordshire bull terrier cross.



Police believe that the dogs had been dumped by their owners.



The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (GDBA) said microchipping was
affordable and would change the culture of ownership.



Norman lost part of an ear and blood in the attack and needed emergency
surgery.



Neither of the animals was microchipped, making it unlikely the owners will
be found.



The attack on Norman and Mrs Barrett, who is completely blind, was witnessed
by her seven-year-old daughter as they left the house to go to the school
bus stop.



Mrs Barrett said all three had been left traumatised.



"Apparently the dogs had been hanging around our street since about ten
o'clock the previous night," she told BBC Wales.



Photo:  Norman had injuries across his sides and legs



"The rottweiler just jumped on Norman, and started biting and shaking him.



"I told my daughter to carry on walking away, so she didn't get hurt, while
I tried to get in between them. But it was too strong, and I got bitten on
the hand and leg as well.



"Eventually I managed to get Norman into a neighbour's house, but even then
this dog was flying at the glass trying to get at him."



Mrs Barrett praised her neighbours' efforts to help.



"One chased the dogs away with a stick, and another rushed Norman and me to
the vet," she added.



"It could have been much worse, but even so I'm angry and frightened about
the sort of person who'd dump dogs like this on the street.



"My daughter's too terrified to talk about it."



Across the UK attacks on guide dogs average seven per month, with six
incidents reported in Wales in the 18 months to December 2011.



'Back-street breeders'



Each year four guide dogs are so badly injured that they either have to be
put down or are immediately retired.



Of those who make a full physical recovery, many are too traumatised ever to
work again.



Kirsten Barrett was also injured in the attack

James White, the GDBA's head of campaigns, said: "We've met opposition to
our call for microchipping, from people who say it's too costly and too
bureaucratic, but a microchip costs around ?10-15.



"Even if you add on a small amount per dog for the administration of a
national database, then you're still talking about something which is
eminently affordable."



"Quite frankly if you can't afford a microchip, then you can't afford to own
a dog responsibly, and shouldn't have it in the first place.



"Responsible ownership is at the heart of this. [Microchipping] won't catch
everyone, but it will change the culture of dog ownership, and stamp out the
back-street breeders.



"We'd also call on police forces to take these attacks more seriously. Of
147 attacks between June 2010 and last December, I'm not aware of a single
prosecution of a dog owner."



The UK government has launched a consultation exercise on compulsory
microchipping, but have given no firm commitment to making it law in
England.



However a Welsh government spokesman said it was closer to bringing a bill
before the Welsh assembly, with consultation early in 2012.



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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Thu Jan 19 12:28:26 2012
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (Tina Thomas)
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:28:26 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: 2011 Year-End Review - State Board of Guide Dogs for
	the Blind
Message-ID: <003601ccd6e8$e84d7990$b8e86cb0$@net>

Subject: 2011 Year-End Review - State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind

The State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind has posted its annual Year-End 
Review. Check it out at 
http://www.guidedogboard.ca.gov/about/review_2011.shtml 


State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind
1625 N. Market Blvd., S-202
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 574-7826 direct
(916) 574-7829 fax
(866) 512-9103 toll free for in-state calls
guidedogboard at dca.ca.gov 
www.guidedogboard.ca.gov 

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From Kenvolonte at comcast.net  Tue Jan 24 14:27:49 2012
From: Kenvolonte at comcast.net (Ken Volonte)
Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:27:49 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] edison's adventure
Message-ID: <5A053FE9ED024F91A97A38AEBD8D2F80@kenvolonte>

Edison got out last night.  The guy from Clark Pest Control left our gate wide open and Edison was just gone.  Velvet and I looked around the neighborhood in the wind and rain, then I called the police and animal control while Velvet drove around the university campus.  She came home, stood in the front yard and plaintively called his name and there he was.  He looked like the saddest dog in the world with his head down and his tail still.  A cursory examination didn't reveal any wounds and he didn't flinch as I touched his legs stomach and head.  There was something about his spine that didn't feel right.  He was just tired.  There's a woman lives a block from us who has a huge boll of cat food in her yard on the theory that if the cats are full, they won't bother the song birds.  She's right in a measure.  Our neighborhood has more pigeons, crows and starlings than anybody else in town-- but I digress. It smelled as if Edison had eaten all that cat food.   It must have been Edison's breathing that awakened me around 1:am.  It was so fast and shallow.  I took him out and saw that he was urinating.  Later, I fed him some nuggets of kibble which he took and appreciated.  Still there was that arch to his spine.  We took him to the vet this morning.  There is liver involvement.  Edison could have been poisoned, kicked or hit by a car.  Dr. Basra wants a better x-ray before doing an ultra sound.  Then we'll see.  My poor sweet dog; I'm writing this because I have to be doing something.  Hold a thought for Edison will you?  Thanks.  
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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Tue Jan 24 15:59:00 2012
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (Tina Thomas)
Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:59:00 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] edison's adventure
In-Reply-To: <5A053FE9ED024F91A97A38AEBD8D2F80@kenvolonte>
References: <5A053FE9ED024F91A97A38AEBD8D2F80@kenvolonte>
Message-ID: <00f001ccdaf4$31d6fc30$9584f490$@net>

Hello Ken- Crossing fingers that Edison is okay. 

Tina   

 

From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org] On Behalf
Of Ken Volonte
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 2:28 PM
To: Cagdu
Subject: [Cagdu] edison's adventure

 

Edison got out last night.  The guy from Clark Pest Control left our gate
wide open and Edison was just gone.  Velvet and I looked around the
neighborhood in the wind and rain, then I called the police and animal
control while Velvet drove around the university campus.  She came home,
stood in the front yard and plaintively called his name and there he was.
He looked like the saddest dog in the world with his head down and his tail
still.  A cursory examination didn't reveal any wounds and he didn't flinch
as I touched his legs stomach and head.  There was something about his spine
that didn't feel right.  He was just tired.  There's a woman lives a block
from us who has a huge boll of cat food in her yard on the theory that if
the cats are full, they won't bother the song birds.  She's right in a
measure.  Our neighborhood has more pigeons, crows and starlings than
anybody else in town-- but I digress. It smelled as if Edison had eaten all
that cat food.   It must have been Edison's breathing that awakened me
around 1:am.  It was so fast and shallow.  I took him out and saw that he
was urinating.  Later, I fed him some nuggets of kibble which he took and
appreciated.  Still there was that arch to his spine.  We took him to the
vet this morning.  There is liver involvement.  Edison could have been
poisoned, kicked or hit by a car.  Dr. Basra wants a better x-ray before
doing an ultra sound.  Then we'll see.  My poor sweet dog; I'm writing this
because I have to be doing something.  Hold a thought for Edison will you?
Thanks.  

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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Tue Jan 24 16:01:19 2012
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (Tina Thomas)
Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:01:19 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] edison's adventure
In-Reply-To: <5A053FE9ED024F91A97A38AEBD8D2F80@kenvolonte>
References: <5A053FE9ED024F91A97A38AEBD8D2F80@kenvolonte>
Message-ID: <00f501ccdaf4$90c58180$b2508480$@net>

Hello Ken- I hope that Edison is going to be okay. 

Tina 

 

From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org] On Behalf
Of Ken Volonte
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 2:28 PM
To: Cagdu
Subject: [Cagdu] edison's adventure

 

Edison got out last night.  The guy from Clark Pest Control left our gate
wide open and Edison was just gone.  Velvet and I looked around the
neighborhood in the wind and rain, then I called the police and animal
control while Velvet drove around the university campus.  She came home,
stood in the front yard and plaintively called his name and there he was.
He looked like the saddest dog in the world with his head down and his tail
still.  A cursory examination didn't reveal any wounds and he didn't flinch
as I touched his legs stomach and head.  There was something about his spine
that didn't feel right.  He was just tired.  There's a woman lives a block
from us who has a huge boll of cat food in her yard on the theory that if
the cats are full, they won't bother the song birds.  She's right in a
measure.  Our neighborhood has more pigeons, crows and starlings than
anybody else in town-- but I digress. It smelled as if Edison had eaten all
that cat food.   It must have been Edison's breathing that awakened me
around 1:am.  It was so fast and shallow.  I took him out and saw that he
was urinating.  Later, I fed him some nuggets of kibble which he took and
appreciated.  Still there was that arch to his spine.  We took him to the
vet this morning.  There is liver involvement.  Edison could have been
poisoned, kicked or hit by a car.  Dr. Basra wants a better x-ray before
doing an ultra sound.  Then we'll see.  My poor sweet dog; I'm writing this
because I have to be doing something.  Hold a thought for Edison will you?
Thanks.  

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From rstigile at sbcglobal.net  Tue Jan 24 19:10:00 2012
From: rstigile at sbcglobal.net (Robert Stigile)
Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:10:00 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] edison's adventure
Message-ID: <267837.61473.qm@smtp105.sbc.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hello Ken,
I hope that Edison will be ok, and that it is something minor.
Please keep us updated.
I will be thinking of you guys.


Robert Stigile
E-mail: rstigile at sbcglobal.net
Skype: robertstigile1


 ----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Volonte" <Kenvolonte at comcast.net
To: "Cagdu" <cagdu at nfbcal.org
Date sent: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:27:49 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] edison's adventure

Edison got out last night.  The guy from Clark Pest Control left 
our gate wide open and Edison was just gone.  Velvet and I looked 
around the neighborhood in the wind and rain, then I called the 
police and animal control while Velvet drove around the 
university campus.  She came home, stood in the front yard and 
plaintively called his name and there he was.  He looked like the 
saddest dog in the world with his head down and his tail still.  
A cursory examination didn't reveal any wounds and he didn't 
flinch as I touched his legs stomach and head.  There was 
something about his spine that didn't feel right.  He was just 
tired.  There's a woman lives a block from us who has a huge boll 
of cat food in her yard on the theory that if the cats are full, 
they won't bother the song birds.  She's right in a measure.  Our 
neighborhood has more pigeons, crows and starlings than anybody 
else in town-- but I digress.  It smelled as if Edison had eaten 
all that cat food.   It must have been Edison's breathing that 
awakened me around 1:am.  It was so fast and shallow.  I took him 
out and saw that he was urinating.  Later, I fed him some nuggets 
of kibble which he took and appreciated.  Still there was that 
arch to his spine.  We took him to the vet this morning.  There 
is liver involvement.  Edison could have been poisoned, kicked or 
hit by a car.  Dr.  Basra wants a better x-ray before doing an 
ultra sound.  Then we'll see.  My poor sweet dog; I'm writing 
this because I have to be doing something.  Hold a thought for 
Edison will you?  Thanks.


From info at michaelhingson.com  Tue Jan 24 19:55:24 2012
From: info at michaelhingson.com (Michael Hingson)
Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:55:24 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] edison's adventure
In-Reply-To: <267837.61473.qm@smtp105.sbc.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <267837.61473.qm@smtp105.sbc.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAOj2G6z+iI9Lgsf9CJR8K0DCgAAAEAAAALyD+NUKrpBOsYBaZCV0zDABAAAAAA==@michaelhingson.com>

I hope Edison will be ok.  He is in our prayers and thoughts.

The Michael Hingson Group, INC.
 "Speaking with Vision"
Michael Hingson, President
(415) 827-4084
info at michaelhingson.com
To order Michael Hingson's new book, Thunder Dog, and check on Michael
Hingson's speaking availability for your next event please visit:
www.michaelhingson.com

Congratulations to Roselle for winning the title of American Hero Dog, 2011.

To purchase your own portrait of Roselle painted by the world's foremost
animal artist, Ron Burns, please visit http://www.ronburns.com/roselle

To learn about the KnfbReader Mobile please visit:
http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com


-----Original Message-----
From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org] On Behalf
Of Robert Stigile
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 7:10 PM
To: cagdu at nfbcal.org
Subject: Re: [Cagdu] edison's adventure

Hello Ken,
I hope that Edison will be ok, and that it is something minor.
Please keep us updated.
I will be thinking of you guys.


Robert Stigile
E-mail: rstigile at sbcglobal.net
Skype: robertstigile1


 ----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Volonte" <Kenvolonte at comcast.net
To: "Cagdu" <cagdu at nfbcal.org
Date sent: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:27:49 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] edison's adventure

Edison got out last night.  The guy from Clark Pest Control left 
our gate wide open and Edison was just gone.  Velvet and I looked 
around the neighborhood in the wind and rain, then I called the 
police and animal control while Velvet drove around the 
university campus.  She came home, stood in the front yard and 
plaintively called his name and there he was.  He looked like the 
saddest dog in the world with his head down and his tail still.  
A cursory examination didn't reveal any wounds and he didn't 
flinch as I touched his legs stomach and head.  There was 
something about his spine that didn't feel right.  He was just 
tired.  There's a woman lives a block from us who has a huge boll 
of cat food in her yard on the theory that if the cats are full, 
they won't bother the song birds.  She's right in a measure.  Our 
neighborhood has more pigeons, crows and starlings than anybody 
else in town-- but I digress.  It smelled as if Edison had eaten 
all that cat food.   It must have been Edison's breathing that 
awakened me around 1:am.  It was so fast and shallow.  I took him 
out and saw that he was urinating.  Later, I fed him some nuggets 
of kibble which he took and appreciated.  Still there was that 
arch to his spine.  We took him to the vet this morning.  There 
is liver involvement.  Edison could have been poisoned, kicked or 
hit by a car.  Dr.  Basra wants a better x-ray before doing an 
ultra sound.  Then we'll see.  My poor sweet dog; I'm writing 
this because I have to be doing something.  Hold a thought for 
Edison will you?  Thanks.
_______________________________________________
Cagdu mailing list
Cagdu at nfbcal.org
https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu



From Kenvolonte at comcast.net  Wed Jan 25 03:25:08 2012
From: Kenvolonte at comcast.net (Ken Volonte)
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:25:08 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] next day
Message-ID: <0670954979824C909E39F44AFF0D28C5@kenvolonte>

Dr. B gave Edison something for the swelling and pain, so he's going to be on antibiotics for the next ten days.  Today comes an ultrasound with a specialist from Davis to once and for all rule out poisoning.  Dr. is leaning to the explanation, if that is the right word, that Edison was kicked in the abdomen rather than being hit by a car.  Again, I'm up and down with him.  I have concerns about my vet. For one thing, why does he not have an adequate ex-ray machine at his office?  Why does GDB think so little of our ability to check on our dogs that they insisted on his being hospitalized when there would be no one there to watch him?  What if he's bleeding internally?  Ultrasound in six hours and counting.  My chest hurts.  I gotta go.  
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From rstigile at sbcglobal.net  Wed Jan 25 06:38:50 2012
From: rstigile at sbcglobal.net (Robert Stigile)
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:38:50 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] next day
Message-ID: <397171.1901.qm@smtp101.sbc.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hello Ken,
You may want to take Edison to another vet for a second opinion.
I would suggest that just for your peace of mind.
Many times, the schools are not suggesting that you can't take 
care of the dog by saying you should take him to a vet hospital, 
or even better yet, to the school for their vet to take care of 
him for a while, because they think you can't take care of him, 
but often the school vets will have more knowledge about taking 
care of a guide dog then a regular vet, and if medication has to 
be administered round the clock, and the vet doesn't want your 
dog to lick the medication or to create more damage by moving 
around a lot, they will ask that you take them to a vet hospital 
or the school.
It really is a safety measure for the dog.
I hope this makes sense and helps relieve you a little.
I am thinking of you and Edison a lot and keeping you guys in my 
prayers.


Robert Stigile
E-mail: rstigile at sbcglobal.net
Skype: robertstigile1


 ----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Volonte" <Kenvolonte at comcast.net
To: "Cagdu" <cagdu at nfbcal.org
Date sent: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:25:08 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] next day

Dr.  B gave Edison something for the swelling and pain, so he's 
going to be on antibiotics for the next ten days.  Today comes an 
ultrasound with a specialist from Davis to once and for all rule 
out poisoning.  Dr.  is leaning to the explanation, if that is 
the right word, that Edison was kicked in the abdomen rather than 
being hit by a car.  Again, I'm up and down with him.  I have 
concerns about my vet.  For one thing, why does he not have an 
adequate ex-ray machine at his office?  Why does GDB think so 
little of our ability to check on our dogs that they insisted on 
his being hospitalized when there would be no one there to watch 
him?  What if he's bleeding internally?  Ultrasound in six hours 
and counting.  My chest hurts.  I gotta go.
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From Kenvolonte at comcast.net  Wed Jan 25 10:16:43 2012
From: Kenvolonte at comcast.net (Ken Volonte)
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:16:43 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] next day
References: <397171.1901.qm@smtp101.sbc.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <428C210CE6D84FA984E946915C38FB9A@kenvolonte>

Thanks Robert.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Stigile" <rstigile at sbcglobal.net>
To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Cagdu] next day


> Hello Ken,
> You may want to take Edison to another vet for a second opinion.
> I would suggest that just for your peace of mind.
> Many times, the schools are not suggesting that you can't take
> care of the dog by saying you should take him to a vet hospital,
> or even better yet, to the school for their vet to take care of
> him for a while, because they think you can't take care of him,
> but often the school vets will have more knowledge about taking
> care of a guide dog then a regular vet, and if medication has to
> be administered round the clock, and the vet doesn't want your
> dog to lick the medication or to create more damage by moving
> around a lot, they will ask that you take them to a vet hospital
> or the school.
> It really is a safety measure for the dog.
> I hope this makes sense and helps relieve you a little.
> I am thinking of you and Edison a lot and keeping you guys in my
> prayers.
>
>
> Robert Stigile
> E-mail: rstigile at sbcglobal.net
> Skype: robertstigile1
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ken Volonte" <Kenvolonte at comcast.net
> To: "Cagdu" <cagdu at nfbcal.org
> Date sent: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:25:08 -0800
> Subject: [Cagdu] next day
>
> Dr.  B gave Edison something for the swelling and pain, so he's
> going to be on antibiotics for the next ten days.  Today comes an
> ultrasound with a specialist from Davis to once and for all rule
> out poisoning.  Dr.  is leaning to the explanation, if that is
> the right word, that Edison was kicked in the abdomen rather than
> being hit by a car.  Again, I'm up and down with him.  I have
> concerns about my vet.  For one thing, why does he not have an
> adequate ex-ray machine at his office?  Why does GDB think so
> little of our ability to check on our dogs that they insisted on
> his being hospitalized when there would be no one there to watch
> him?  What if he's bleeding internally?  Ultrasound in six hours
> and counting.  My chest hurts.  I gotta go.
>


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


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> Cagdu at nfbcal.org
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From Kenvolonte at comcast.net  Wed Jan 25 21:38:50 2012
From: Kenvolonte at comcast.net (Ken Volonte)
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:38:50 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] now we know
Message-ID: <B0EAB81F9B164E109602E4DE50B27F5A@kenvolonte>

Edison was hit by a car in front of our house.  He'll have surgery once the swelling goes down a little more.  I won't sleep tonight either.  
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From info at michaelhingson.com  Wed Jan 25 23:19:26 2012
From: info at michaelhingson.com (Michael Hingson)
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:19:26 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] now we know
In-Reply-To: <B0EAB81F9B164E109602E4DE50B27F5A@kenvolonte>
References: <B0EAB81F9B164E109602E4DE50B27F5A@kenvolonte>
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAOj2G6z+iI9Lgsf9CJR8K0DCgAAAEAAAAGKt9wyP+c1Il1xiqETXq8UBAAAAAA==@michaelhingson.com>

Ken,

 

Bummer.  I hope he comes out fine.  Have you consulted with the school at
all?

 

 

Mike H.

 

The Michael Hingson Group, INC.

"Speaking with Vision"

Michael Hingson, President

(415) 827-4084

info at michaelhingson.com

To order Michael Hingson's new book, Thunder Dog, and check on Michael
Hingson's speaking availability for your next event please visit:

www.michaelhingson.com

 

Congratulations to Roselle for winning the title of American Hero Dog, 2011.

 

To purchase your own portrait of Roselle painted by the world's foremost
animal artist, Ron Burns, please visit http://www.ronburns.com/roselle

 

To learn about the KnfbReader Mobile please visit:

http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com

 

 

From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org] On Behalf
Of Ken Volonte
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:39 PM
To: Cagdu
Subject: [Cagdu] now we know

 

Edison was hit by a car in front of our house.  He'll have surgery once the
swelling goes down a little more.  I won't sleep tonight either.  

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From shannonldillon at hotmail.com  Thu Jan 26 08:08:00 2012
From: shannonldillon at hotmail.com (Shannon L. Dillon)
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:08:00 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] now we know
In-Reply-To: <B0EAB81F9B164E109602E4DE50B27F5A@kenvolonte>
References: <B0EAB81F9B164E109602E4DE50B27F5A@kenvolonte>
Message-ID: <BLU165-W26FB51C5DC7EB6C5289E96D4890@phx.gbl>



I'm so sorry to hear this, Ken.  We will keep you both in our thoughts and prayers.

SHANNON L. DILLON
 



From: Kenvolonte at comcast.net
To: cagdu at nfbcal.org
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:38:50 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] now we know





Edison was hit by a car in front of our house.  He'll have surgery once the swelling goes down a little more.  I won't sleep tonight either.  
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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Thu Jan 26 12:40:20 2012
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (Tina Thomas)
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:40:20 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] Dixie's health
Message-ID: <002301ccdc6a$d1ef3260$75cd9720$@net>

Hello Everyone- As some of you know, Dixie has had some health issues. Her
health issues seen to subside and looked as if she was getting better.
However, in the last few days her health issues have resurfaced and she is
not feeling well at all. I called the vet this morning and she recommended
that Dixie see an internal specialist. So tomorrow morning Dixie will go in
for more tests. Keep fingers and paws crossed that Dixie is going to be
okay. 
T&D.    



From rstigile at sbcglobal.net  Thu Jan 26 13:14:23 2012
From: rstigile at sbcglobal.net (Robert Stigile)
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:14:23 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] Dixie's health
Message-ID: <820972.68330.bm@smtp104.sbc.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Hello Tina,
I am saddened to hear this.
I will keep you and Dixie in my thoughts and prayers.


Robert Stigile
E-mail: rstigile at sbcglobal.net
Skype: robertstigile1


 ----- Original Message -----
From: "Tina Thomas" <tinadt at sbcglobal.net
To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org
Date sent: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:40:20 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] Dixie's health

Hello Everyone- As some of you know, Dixie has had some health 
issues.  Her
health issues seen to subside and looked as if she was getting 
better.
However, in the last few days her health issues have resurfaced 
and she is
not feeling well at all.  I called the vet this morning and she 
recommended
that Dixie see an internal specialist.  So tomorrow morning Dixie 
will go in
for more tests.  Keep fingers and paws crossed that Dixie is 
going to be
okay.
T&D.

_______________________________________________
Cagdu mailing list
Cagdu at nfbcal.org
https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu


From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Thu Jan 26 14:02:21 2012
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (Tina Thomas)
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:02:21 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] now we know
In-Reply-To: <B0EAB81F9B164E109602E4DE50B27F5A@kenvolonte>
References: <B0EAB81F9B164E109602E4DE50B27F5A@kenvolonte>
Message-ID: <003801ccdc76$3aeb90f0$b0c2b2d0$@net>

Edison gets better soon. 

Tina 

 

From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org] On Behalf
Of Ken Volonte
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:39 PM
To: Cagdu
Subject: [Cagdu] now we know

 

Edison was hit by a car in front of our house.  He'll have surgery once the
swelling goes down a little more.  I won't sleep tonight either.  

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From info at michaelhingson.com  Thu Jan 26 14:38:19 2012
From: info at michaelhingson.com (Michael Hingson)
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:38:19 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] Dixie's health
In-Reply-To: <002301ccdc6a$d1ef3260$75cd9720$@net>
References: <002301ccdc6a$d1ef3260$75cd9720$@net>
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAOj2G6z+iI9Lgsf9CJR8K0DCgAAAEAAAAI8qTSm7HVdFizmBaUDYqq0BAAAAAA==@michaelhingson.com>

Hi Tina,

Sorry to hear about Dixie.  She will be in our thoughts and prayers.

The Michael Hingson Group, INC.
 "Speaking with Vision"
Michael Hingson, President
(415) 827-4084
info at michaelhingson.com
To order Michael Hingson's new book, Thunder Dog, and check on Michael
Hingson's speaking availability for your next event please visit:
www.michaelhingson.com

Congratulations to Roselle for winning the title of American Hero Dog, 2011.

To purchase your own portrait of Roselle painted by the world's foremost
animal artist, Ron Burns, please visit http://www.ronburns.com/roselle

To learn about the KnfbReader Mobile please visit:
http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com


-----Original Message-----
From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org] On Behalf
Of Tina Thomas
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 12:40 PM
To: cagdu at nfbcal.org
Subject: [Cagdu] Dixie's health

Hello Everyone- As some of you know, Dixie has had some health issues. Her
health issues seen to subside and looked as if she was getting better.
However, in the last few days her health issues have resurfaced and she is
not feeling well at all. I called the vet this morning and she recommended
that Dixie see an internal specialist. So tomorrow morning Dixie will go in
for more tests. Keep fingers and paws crossed that Dixie is going to be
okay. 
T&D.    

_______________________________________________
Cagdu mailing list
Cagdu at nfbcal.org
https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu



From Kenvolonte at comcast.net  Thu Jan 26 20:39:27 2012
From: Kenvolonte at comcast.net (Ken Volonte)
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:39:27 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] Dixie's health
References: <002301ccdc6a$d1ef3260$75cd9720$@net>
Message-ID: <6ADE4C47C65E4FEDB83169F043B26C1D@kenvolonte>

Tina: All my thoughts are with you and Dixie.  She'll be right.  Just give 
her a chance to rest.
Ken, Velvet  and Dickey the Stick
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tina Thomas" <tinadt at sbcglobal.net>
To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 12:40 PM
Subject: [Cagdu] Dixie's health


> Hello Everyone- As some of you know, Dixie has had some health issues. Her
> health issues seen to subside and looked as if she was getting better.
> However, in the last few days her health issues have resurfaced and she is
> not feeling well at all. I called the vet this morning and she recommended
> that Dixie see an internal specialist. So tomorrow morning Dixie will go 
> in
> for more tests. Keep fingers and paws crossed that Dixie is going to be
> okay.
> T&D.
>
> _______________________________________________
> Cagdu mailing list
> Cagdu at nfbcal.org
> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu 



From Kenvolonte at comcast.net  Sat Jan 28 05:08:27 2012
From: Kenvolonte at comcast.net (Ken Volonte)
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:08:27 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] final word on Edison
Message-ID: <3A8A5C58DDF040ACB8EEEA3C2023862C@kenvolonte>

Hi all.  Yesterday we took Edison to a full service animal hospital just north of Sacramento.  They were going to do ultra sounds, but we already had one.  Every test they asked to do, we had already done.  After all the speculation about rat poison and diaphragmatic holes bruising his liver and I don't know what all, the worked is, Edison has four broken ribs and will be on the injured list for about 6 weeks.  Dr. Runion advised against surgery, and Dr. Wong agreed.  They upped his pain medication and said that I shouldn't feel guilty, as I had done all I could and more.  They did offer one caution.  "Edison's going to want to play tugg-a-war in about two weeks.  Give him the full six weeks to just rest".  So he's not quite himself, but he offers everyone a lick and a wagy tale.  His ears are down.  They look folded into themselves.  The docs say I will know when he's out of pain because his ears will once again be up and listening.  Thanks for all your thoughts.  GDB has been following me through this whole process  Next week, I'm having both gates fitted with springs so they'll close by themselves.  That's all I can do.  Other people have suggested invisible fences, but I don't want Edison to be afraid of going outside, etc.  Thanks for your support.  I'd appreciate calls or posts. My phone is 209-464-6766. Thanks.   
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From rstigile at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jan 28 07:25:13 2012
From: rstigile at sbcglobal.net (Robert Stigile)
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:25:13 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] final word on Edison
Message-ID: <212745.347.qm@smtp114.sbc.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hello Ken,
I am glad to hear, that Edison is on the mend.
I am also pleased to hear that GDB is informed of all that is 
taking place.
Yes, replacing those springs is a good thing, but you may in the 
future, always want to double check that the gates are closed, it 
will give you peace of mind.
Take care,


Robert Stigile
E-mail: rstigile at sbcglobal.net
Skype: robertstigile1


 ----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Volonte" <Kenvolonte at comcast.net
To: "Cagdu" <cagdu at nfbcal.org
Date sent: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:08:27 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] final word on Edison

Hi all.  Yesterday we took Edison to a full service animal 
hospital just north of Sacramento.  They were going to do ultra 
sounds, but we already had one.  Every test they asked to do, we 
had already done.  After all the speculation about rat poison and 
diaphragmatic holes bruising his liver and I don't know what all, 
the worked is, Edison has four broken ribs and will be on the 
injured list for about 6 weeks.  Dr.  Runion advised against 
surgery, and Dr.  Wong agreed.  They upped his pain medication 
and said that I shouldn't feel guilty, as I had done all I could 
and more.  They did offer one caution.  "Edison's going to want 
to play tugg-a-war in about two weeks.  Give him the full six 
weeks to just rest".  So he's not quite himself, but he offers 
everyone a lick and a wagy tale.  His ears are down.  They look 
folded into themselves.  The docs say I will know when he's out 
of pain because his ears will once again be up and listening.  
Thanks for all your thoughts.  GDB has been following me through 
this whole process  Next week, I'm having both gates fitted with 
springs so they'll close by themselves.  That's all I can do.  
Other people have suggested invisible fences, but I don't want 
Edison to be afraid of going outside, etc.  Thanks for your 
support.  I'd appreciate calls or posts.  My phone is 
209-464-6766.  Thanks.


From info at michaelhingson.com  Sat Jan 28 08:34:23 2012
From: info at michaelhingson.com (Michael Hingson)
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:34:23 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] final word on Edison
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Ken,

 

GREAT NEWS that Edison is on the mend.  We all look forward to hearing that
his ears are up.

 

Definitely give him the full six weeks to rest.  Broken ribs are nothing to
mess with.

 

 

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From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org] On Behalf
Of Ken Volonte
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 5:08 AM
To: Cagdu
Subject: [Cagdu] final word on Edison

 

Hi all.  Yesterday we took Edison to a full service animal hospital just
north of Sacramento.  They were going to do ultra sounds, but we already had
one.  Every test they asked to do, we had already done.  After all the
speculation about rat poison and diaphragmatic holes bruising his liver and
I don't know what all, the worked is, Edison has four broken ribs and will
be on the injured list for about 6 weeks.  Dr. Runion advised against
surgery, and Dr. Wong agreed.  They upped his pain medication and said that
I shouldn't feel guilty, as I had done all I could and more.  They did offer
one caution.  "Edison's going to want to play tugg-a-war in about two weeks.
Give him the full six weeks to just rest".  So he's not quite himself, but
he offers everyone a lick and a wagy tale.  His ears are down.  They look
folded into themselves.  The docs say I will know when he's out of pain
because his ears will once again be up and listening.  Thanks for all your
thoughts.  GDB has been following me through this whole process  Next week,
I'm having both gates fitted with springs so they'll close by themselves.
That's all I can do.  Other people have suggested invisible fences, but I
don't want Edison to be afraid of going outside, etc.  Thanks for your
support.  I'd appreciate calls or posts. My phone is 209-464-6766. Thanks.


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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jan 28 09:22:28 2012
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (Tina Thomas)
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:22:28 -0800
Subject: [Cagdu] final word on Edison
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Hello Ken- I'm glad to hear that Edison is on the mend. Make sure he gets
that six weeks of medical leave so that his ribs will heal properly. Also,
as a suggestion, put a bell on Edison so that you can hear where he is in
and outside the house. Also, it would be a good idea to call Edison and have
him come to you when people are coming and going from your home.  I will
give you a call later to check on you and Edison. 

Tina  

 

From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org] On Behalf
Of Ken Volonte
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 5:08 AM
To: Cagdu
Subject: [Cagdu] final word on Edison

 

Hi all.  Yesterday we took Edison to a full service animal hospital just
north of Sacramento.  They were going to do ultra sounds, but we already had
one.  Every test they asked to do, we had already done.  After all the
speculation about rat poison and diaphragmatic holes bruising his liver and
I don't know what all, the worked is, Edison has four broken ribs and will
be on the injured list for about 6 weeks.  Dr. Runion advised against
surgery, and Dr. Wong agreed.  They upped his pain medication and said that
I shouldn't feel guilty, as I had done all I could and more.  They did offer
one caution.  "Edison's going to want to play tugg-a-war in about two weeks.
Give him the full six weeks to just rest".  So he's not quite himself, but
he offers everyone a lick and a wagy tale.  His ears are down.  They look
folded into themselves.  The docs say I will know when he's out of pain
because his ears will once again be up and listening.  Thanks for all your
thoughts.  GDB has been following me through this whole process  Next week,
I'm having both gates fitted with springs so they'll close by themselves.
That's all I can do.  Other people have suggested invisible fences, but I
don't want Edison to be afraid of going outside, etc.  Thanks for your
support.  I'd appreciate calls or posts. My phone is 209-464-6766. Thanks.


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