Monday Mantra

I am soooooooo NOT wearing that hat!

"I would rather have 30 minutes of wonderful, than a lifetime of nothing special"

Julia Roberts in Steel Magnolias

Monday Mantra

On the plains of hesitation bleach the bones of countless millions who, at the dawn of decision, sat down to wait, and waiting died.
Sam Ewing

("The Thinker" was actually designed after Haven, it really was I tell you)

WTF?

Methinks I need to rant for just a moment. The Oklahoma City Humane Society appears on our local news here (News 9) to promote animal adoptions. Great, wonderful, fabulous. Today they featured a little cutie puppy and talked about their 12 Days Of Catmas program. You can adopt an adult cat for free for 12 days. The rocket scientist of a reporter said "cats and dogs make great stocking stuffers" and then everyone had a nice chuckle.

ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME? Congrats! You just set the work of the Humane Society back about 20 years.

Results of giving dogs and cats (and other animals) as Christmas presents? If they dont end up back at the Humane Society in three months, they most certainly will end up at the pound.

Giving away animals for free? Oh Gosh, who doesnt love a free animal? I know snake breeders love free little cuddly animals. Bunchers love ( I will let you google Bunchers) love love free animals. They can sell them to labs and make a little cash for them. Lets not forget backyard breeders and those great folks who sell animals at flea markets and auctions.

Someone needs a swift kick in the ass. I wrote the H.S. and I really hope they will re-think what they did today.

Monday Mantra

Kites rise highest against the wind - not with it.
Winston Churchill

Tell me a story Momma!

Every year at Christmas I read A Christmas Carol. I watch all the old versions of it too. I am a sucker for them. I am currently reading it out loud to Haven. Silly, I know but I am so grateful he is still with us.

3 weeks ago on Sunday, I had Haven in my arms. I was headed out the door to take him to the vet and help him across the bridge. I told not a soul. My heart was breaking wide open to see him in so much pain. Haven was diagnosed with Osteomyelitis (that is a very serious bone infection) and his ankle was completely turned inward. He was using his face to push himself to a standing position. He was doped to the hilt with pain meds and still hurting.

I am a problem solver. From the moment I brought Haven home I was determined to "make him better" We tried different antibiotics, anti-parasite drugs, herbal meds, and on and on. He has fought off pneumonia 3 times this year. His skin and coat were so unhealthy his fur was gone on both back legs. He could no longer stand to use the bathroom.

I have consulted with numerous bunny folks, vets, read case studies, talked to dreaded breeders, read books and driven us all crazy with "Haven talk" over the past few months.

I decided to try one more routine for Haven. A combo of a new antibiotic and something called Aquapuncture. Someone who I trust very much is advising me.

Haven is walking again. He has had no pain meds since Monday. He can stand to use the bathroom again. He can stand up to eat again. Haven is no longer using his leaning box constantly. His head tilt has straightened out a bit. (only slightly folks, no miracles)

There is an inherent danger to the Internet. There are so many groups and "spaces" that hand out bunny advice without thought. I have become so frustrated with listening to other people tell me what is best for a particular bunny I could scream. There is not one person who knows everything about bunnies. I dont care who it is or how much experience they have had. Haven has a terrific bunny vet but even she is not a "bunny expert" Guess what? Nobody is. Every bun is different and reacts/responds to different treatments. You have to keep trying new things and make up your own mind. I felt like whatever I did, it was better than letting him suffer.

It is so wonderful to walk into the room and have my baby get up and greet me. I will not let him get to the point he was a few weeks ago. It was selfish of me. We just love him so much and want him with us as long as possible. He is not only better but is thriving.

As Tiny Tim would say "God Bless Us Everyone!"

God Bless you Haven. (whoever she is)

Monday Mantra

Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.

Charles Dickens
(He's one of my favorites)

Monday Mantra

Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.
Mohandas Gandhi