So, I haven't been around much this week. I just had one of the worst weeks in a VERY long time.
I now have a minature schnauzer that I have taken in. He was found by a friend of mine and after a week, they couldnt keep him. Two of my clients said they would give him a home, so I agreed to take the guy in because they were leaving town and just going to take him to a near by shelter.
Took him to the groomer and vet first day, he had a severe yeast infection in his ears and heartworm positive. Of course now no one wants him, so me and my husband are coughing up roughly 1000.00 for his heartworm treatment, neuter and vaccines. He is such a sweet loving dog, he is about 5 years old and so far I havent seen anything that I dont love about him. He will make someone a great pet, but I am going to be very careful with placing him. Probably won't be at that point for 3-4 months anyway. This was the highlight of my week....definitely made me smile and I am thankful for this little guy!
Tuesday, one of my clients died. She didnt show up for work and her daughter was trying to reach her all morning. I get there at 12:00 to walk her dog and I see police cars, medical exaimner and an ambulance. Apparently, I was 15 minutes shy of finding her myself. Her daughter had gotten there 15 mnutes before me to find her mom had passed. I can't imagine finding that when I walk in to walk her maltese. Her husband was out of the country....it was a mess. Very sad and I am going to miss her.
Wednesday, I was walking a 3 legged great dane. His name is Henry and I am training him to walk again. It is HARD. He gets so tired that he starts dragging his bum and gives up. I have to pick him up and get him going again. Well, a lady comes out of her front door and screams, "Do you need a plastic bag to pick up that crap?" And slams her door again. I knew there was no way I missed a 140 lb dog taking a crap, but I walked 2 more houses put Henry back in his house and proceeded back to this ladies house to check. She had gotten in her car and was driving towards me, rolls down her window saying I am irresponsible and need to clean up the crap. WELL, long story short, Henry did not crap in her yard. What she saw was him getting tired and dragging his bum. She thought he pooped. She didnt apologize, but looked totally embarassed. Two days later, she takes an apology card with a gift card to Henry's owners and said there was no excuse for her behavior. I thought that was awesome of her to realize she was wrong and own it. I have yet to use the gift card, I think I will go today and find Henry a toy.
Friday, I go for a late visit to see 3 pups at bed time, it was about 9:30. Well, the Australian Shepard was dead and had been attacked. I have never seen such a brutal attack, there was so much blood. I had to call my client who is a Captain at a fire dept. She was devastated and told us she didnt want to see any of it. So, my husband and I wrapped the dog in his blanket, cleaned the other 2 dogs who were injured and bleeding, cleaned the patio. ETC. We didnt leave until 2 am. Heartbreaking!
Saturday morning my husband gets up to go deer hunting with his Dad. Sunday morning he called and was at the ER with his Dad!!
He apparently had a mini stroke and they were 4 hours away. They are now back in Dallas and we are admitting him to a hosptial here for more tests.
I am THANKFUL For this Monday! Hoping for a better week!
I hope you all have a great week!