Re: Kramer....Monday

Thanks for the poop banana!

And so much for the compliments on HRH, Kramer. I appreciate people reading and/or posting.

Forgot-I can't show this thread to Kramer, I think I know the next super mini he would want! http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=957037&page=1#Post957037 Hint-she's wearing a tiny pink coat! I think he'd put her in his crate with him!

I made a lucky pick in the shelter-it was so emotional to be in there with all those needy dogs. My parents had a lab mix so I had really gotten to like them, but had gone there looking for a GSD. There were two lab mixes-both friendly-so I figured someone would get them, and they kind of cancelled each other out-how can you choose between two so similar? But there was this supposed GSD mix (his ears were down so I had no idea what he was) that was so pitiful. So I went with him-and as soon as they got him out of the kennel he went nuts-rolling around and ready to take charge. I was like...did I just get bamboozled here or what?

Then we-a friend from college and a nun I worked with-went to Petsmart with him (I KNOW-no internets to tell me I was stupid-Kramer IS from the 1900's) to get his stuff, and he did his biggest poop EVER in the store-it was all the poop he had been not wanting to let go of in his kennel at the HS. It was a code brown-people were scurrying with their noses covered and workers came running from all over the store to pick it up. Because old poop is smellier! I was not holding him at the time

and walked away from my friend the nun and giggled in a corner with my other friend, watching her holding him. We ALL laughed so hard in the car, and Sister was a good sport. And Kramer looked much happier after, too.

I also wanted to thank you all for not suggesting not going on the work trip. I have thought of it, and given myself the guilts already, but in this economy, given the fact that I have other eager little mouths to feed, I can't appear so flaked out that I don't go for a national certification, offered to me for free (hotel, mileage, meals and registration-all paid for). I looked up cost and location but it would be a couple of thousand out of my pocket, and again, I am having enough trouble concentrating on keeping up on my work now to do that would kind of put a big neon sign over my head that I don't want! So thanks.

I also realized that the habit of updating comes from Anna's IMOM days-you had to post so many times a week to fundraise, and the more you posted the more people donated. We should do a fundraiser here-every time I call my mom to ask how Kramer is over the three days, we all donate to IMOM.

None of us could afford that. I am going to try to teach her how to text.

Wish me luck!

And what did Kramer have for supper? I never got it together to leave with him earlier, so I went to Tractor Supply after my meeting and got him three new bags of treats-they have some good ones there, and then to Wendy's. He ate two of their Stackers (they are like a double cheeeseburger)! So four little burgers. Plus he and Mariele shared the little chicken nugget package, he had a couple of fries, a sample of each new treat, and for dessert, a ginger snap.

Our vet appt. is at 11:20 tomorrow. KW

Here he is back in Erie, PA...as active as he has been the Chow in him likes a good nap!

For those who have kids following, I thought they'd like this picture from a few years ago:

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

Jean, Kramer just had a bit of an off day when he wasn't hungry. Sounds like today he made up for it.

Love the Office Christmas Party.

I know at times we would all just like to cancel what is going on in the world to take care of our pets but the reality of it is this, if we did then odds are we wouldn't have money to care for them very long.

I have had a Business committment and a sick dog that needed to get to the Vet that day. She didn't need me getting on a plane, but my DH who wouldn't hardly take off work if I was sick, took off early and got our girl to the the. He also cut his day short on Saturday to pick her up so she didn'thave to spend the weekend at the Vet and she was home when I got home. Once I got to my destination I was a mess, but as soon as I got word that my gal was doing much better I was able to settle in and get to work. Was it where I wanted to be NO, but it was where I had to be.

I look forward to the post tommorow after the Vet visit.

Val

 

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I am just loving all of these pictures of Kramer and crew! Thanks for posting them, Jean. Love the holiday photo! To cute

Hope the vet visit goes well

 

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GL with the appt tomorrow! We will be waiting for our updates.

 

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The fans just go wild for Kramer Photos!!

Grimm is still celebrating Kramer's happy poops.

I totally agree with going on the work trip. Your work allows the Jeanspackistanis to have what they truly do need.. including midnight peanutbutter pancakes!

I am hoping that this vet's appointment doesn't worry you, if numbers aren't where you'd hoped. I am wishing this appointment to be yet another example of Kramer being Kramer-- and doing whatever he wants to do, whenever he wants it-- and feeling GOOD about it! Chow stubbornness RULES!!

Grimm's gigantic clodhopper paws are crossed that The King is doing well, enjoying more sumptuous fast food dining, and that his vet appointment only reveals thathe is holding his own and comfortable, happy, and oh yeah-- IN CHARGE!

Did I mention that we love the Kramer pics??

 

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OK, Kramer should be out by now. I know he is himself, which sounds like a great place to start.

Jean, if moral support is worth anything, you and Kramer are golden.

cheers,
MJ

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

Checking in for appointment news....Hope for some good news today.

Thinking of you Kramer.

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

Thanks again for all that moral support. Just a quick post from our lunch break here in the parking lot. His hematocrit went up from 22.1 to 25.8 today. Kwkwkwkwkw

Weight the same gums good his vet thought he looked better today (I didn't but I stare at him all the time so I will go witht the vet). We even went for a walk in the parking lot-no ice or snow and sunshine to boot!

Now we are done with lunch and I think he may want to rest up from his trip!

Thanks again!!!!!!

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

Thank you ma'am for the good news.

I can't believe that you're posting from the parking lot-but I'm grateful.

Mary Jane

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

Quote: His hematocrit went up from 22.1 to 25.8 today

...but have they checked his cholesterol?

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

YESS! Numbers are up, gums look superduper, and the VET says he looks good!! When's the next appointment? What is The King enjoying for his royal lunch? Grimm does a happy poop dance for HRH Kramer!! YAY to walk in the parkinglot. Kramer just MUST be feeling all the love that we are sending him!

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

Already Mister King Kramer. Glad the numbers went up and not just a smidge they went up a good amount.

Val

 

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We're so happy to hear his numbers are up again. Yay!

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

Quote:His hematocrit went up from 22.1 to 25.8 today

Kramer defies all medical odds and DARES the numbers to stay low. The numbers cringe in fear at Kramer's steady stare and slowly climb back up, afraid to make any sudden movements. You see, Kramer is the Chuck Norris of the dog world.

 

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That is too awesome!!! Kramer is one tough hombre!! But then so is Chuck Norris!!!

 

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Wonderful news Jean

Michaela

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

If Chuck Norris and Kramer would meet, they would glare at each other for a few minutes, nod, and then walk away, knowing that a fight between the two would be too epic for the universe to handle.

 

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Jean, this is wonderful news! Way to go Krames!

How is his hind end today? Does he have some pep in his step?

 

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Yippie Kramer! He wants Jean to have gray hair!

 

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Chuck Norris! The Chow-Shep Mix of the human world...???

Thanks everyone!

So yes, I believe Kramer is looking for a head full of gray hair as he is having some issues with walking. Just from the hind end, but I think he's four wheel drive. Trying to balance keeping an eye on him/having him rest with not being a pest and making him crazy. I think I'll run out and get some stuff for the boarding dogs so that he can rest with me away from him.

Weird-since we got home he hasn't looked so hot. Trying not to overanalyze-I guess he's still doing okay-again, not sure how this old dog thing works. He's just needing some help moving around which is new and hopefully he'll get better as the night goes by.

 

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Kramer says, come on numbers..make my day...

He kicked their butt, they are up....Good news, glad to hear it.

The trouble getting around this evening... is probably just tired from the trip and the sunshine.

He is doing the best he can, even Chuck gets tired....

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

Originally Posted By: Wisc.TigerAlready Mister King Kramer. Glad the numbers went up and not just a smidge they went up a good amount.

Val

Yep

Yep

Yep

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

Originally Posted By: JeanKBBMMMAANWeird-since we got home he hasn't looked so hot.

Hopefully he's just having a bad hair day. Maybe he needs his beauty sleep and he'll rally tomorrow. Here's to better news manana for Kramer and Jean.

 

Re: Kramer...Tuesday

I am sorry! I don't want you to be on this neurotic, nauseous rollercoaster with me!

I just think oh wow, I should let them know he's struggling-but I shouldn't. I left the house and he got better

. With that in mind, I may come back to a much younger dog on Friday night!

He finished his meal, ate his treats and his supplements, took his meds, got his ginger snap.

Every time I leave the house, he waits to see what I'll bring him-so cute. So yeah, my suitcase had better be full Friday night!

Anyone want to play a game? Who would you rather NOT be...

My poor mom or...and you can give a name and decide if you'd rather be that person, or my mom. Kramer's vet and tech were like...oh...poor mom. She's got the tech's cell number (I programmed it in her phone) and they'll have her phone information as well.

I'll start with my mom or Michael Phelps? Who would you rather not be?

Another game we could play is add to the list: all the neurotic things I can come up with for the dogs in boarding. So far I've made them ******* ID tags on their non-martingale collars that I bought. It's white duct tape wrapped around with their name and the phone number of the vet office on it. Then I got those tie down things for them to put on their kennel doors, since I have no idea if my dogs could figure out how to open a kennel door or not, and they have told me that they have had dogs who have done so (Kramer's vet did not tell me this-the younger vets who don't know better yet did). All their food is bagged and labeled, treats labeled according to whether supervision is needed or not, Kramer's supplements also labeled...

Can anyone name this SNL character (hint-the name...close to mine, the character name fits as well!):

I guess this might answer the question-why don't you ever go on vacation? The stress would kill me! I see all of you nodding and agreeing as well!

Thank you all again and feel free to play along.

OH-the print out for his bed-from all of you coordinated by Val-she sent it to me so I could print it (I will with the instruction sheets for everyone) and I read it, and was so truly moved by each of you and the size of your hearts. Thank you. Kramer will love it!

 

Re: Kramer...Tuesday

OK, Jean's OCD has really kicked in. Take a deep breath and another.

Your mom will be fine with Kramer. He will do his best not to work her to hard. He really wants to know if she is a good cook, if not she will have to go get some of his favorite fast food....

Val