NJTman

You reminded me of a movie my wife goes bonkers for..... almost as if it had some peanutbutter attached to it or something

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Dr...ome_%28film%29

She goes into some type of hypnotic trance when this movie is on T.V. We've only watched it about 400 times since it was released. you would think that it would have faded........ but NOoooooooooooo !!!!

Good movie, great graphics and cinematography. Great story line where you're re-united with your loved ones, including your pets. The Naked Cuba Gooding parts were a little more than I really wanted to envision about the hereafter, but I guess it had it's meaning in the movie...


T.

BTW,

It's really quite unfortunate that as humans we sometimes "forget" about kindness, compassion, and good will towards others.... until something pokes us in the side and says wake up... My dogs are happy 100% of the time, whether it's sleeping on the floor, sniffing my smelly boots, or rolling around in some memory of a dead animal that was buried in the grass. They make the most of every day, as we tend to forget to do...

It's life's way of saying...... you're too involved in your daily routine...

chaikwa

I had to read that article 3 times before I understood what the movie was about... imagine how many times I'd have to SEE it before it made sense. Maybe that's why your wife has seen it so many times!


Wow! You are truly only one of about 2 people I know in this world that really 'gets it'.

NJTman

It's about life...love... and experiencing the worst that can happen to some... death of those you love and care about.

The underlying theme of the movie is a man who loves gives up his chance in heaven to be with his wife, as it's his love for her that overrides everything else.

Conflict of dark and light, and up and downs we all must face, IMO.

The movie's scenes are really bright and colorful, or dark and dank, depending on the scene and either it's intended or subliminal meanings. Rent the movie, download, or whatever.... and you'll see what I mean.... Pay attention to the "colors of the scenes"..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztOiZl2ZHck



I watch the dog wisperer, man.......what else do you want ????

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NJTman

chaikwa,

My Pooch.. "lady" went in for surgery this morning.

Just got a call from the Doc and he said she did really well, and so far all looks good. He said she's still pretty much under the anesthesia, but all went well. The anesthesia will wear off by later today / tonight. I was told by a friend who practices natural healing that Milk Thistle is really good for them after surgery. Apparently, dogs don't process the anesthesia very well, and it can cause liver issues. This kind of explains why and what it does., and how it promotes healing of the liver.

http://onlynaturalpetblog.com/2009/0...-milk-thistle/

I pick her up tomorrow morning, and she has about a week of "conehead" duty, but within about 48 hours or so her sight should start to return. They say it's "cloudy" for a couple of days, but they can still see. Total vision recall will be in about a week.

Looking forwards to getting her home. I guess I won't be able to call her "miss bump or winky" any longer...



T.

irocpractice

As one "pack leader" to another, thanks for the good news.

chaikwa

This just made my day! Thanks for keeping us updated. I hope to hear more from you, telling us how she seems to like being able to see again!

NJTman

Well, Lady is home.


Mike Tyson got the best of her, but she made it through

She walked through the vets office without hitting a single wall. I guess she's got sight again.... Comforting to know she's going to have that much better of a life.

She's home sleeping on her bed as per doctor's request. We have her separated in the kitchen, for now, to ensure her recovery goes uninterrupted. They shaved her head due to bacteria and sterilization process to keep the surgery free of bacteria. She was hungry, so I guess that means she's somewhat normal

Here's the first moment I saw her.... actually looking back @ me for the first time in the couple of weeks since this whole ordeal went down...



Doc was great. She has a little swelling in one eye, but it's considered somewhat normal. We have 6 boxes of drops to put in her eyes daily. After day 10 the cone comes off and she's a free dog !

Thanks for the interest and concern. Really happy she's home.



T.

Tallguy67

So happy for you and your furry kid NJT!!!

chaikwa

What a cutie!

Glad she's home and doing well!

Lary Ellis (Top)

Congratulations on getting your girl home safe and sound

I am still looking for a photo of Beaujack Son of Blackjack....I had him before the digital age arrived so nothing on a computer any where.

NJTman

A momentous occasion.

The cone dog was released from her cone after 13 days of acting like a megaphone with a beagle in it. She went crazy happy and pranced out of the doctor's office like she was on parade..... sniffing hundreds of dogs pee on the way out.... She still has her "monkey head" hair cut, but that will eventually grow back.

She's amazingly happy, and so are myself and my wife. Worth every penny....you can see how bright the reflection is in her eyes, which are the light receptors in the back of her eyeballs. You couldn't see anything before the surgery. She must have spidey vision or something now....


Hopefully for both her and us, she stays healthy for a decade or more to come...

Thanks to those with big hearts and well wishes. Truly appreciated.

chaikwa

What a cutie!

j_martin

Do I hear an echo?

true dat

Bencie

I would like to say this is one of the best threads I've read on this site.
NJTman and Chaikwa, I think you guys just GOOD people, thanks.

NJTman

Thanks Bencie, as you're being way too kind. Just doing what was needed to keep the wife sane, and me insane...

and the dog as annoying as possible.


Just wasn't the same watching her lie there just vegetating and unable to enjoy herself. When she went blind, she almost came to a stop when it came to being inquisitive and interested in anything other than food stuck in her face.

Now that her eyes are better than any beagle alive, she couldn't be happier.... and even more so of a HUGE pain in the A$$. We actually have to go out and buy her a muzzle, as now when we take her on walks, she finds every piece of gum, candy, or anything else edible and immediately inhales it. Xylitol based gum KILLS DOGS, and we just can't take the risk... besides how disgusting it is...

Now I know why Charles Shultz created Snoopy....!