Thursday 14 November 2013

Almost Unbelievable

Have you ever gotten news so good you just can't get your head around it???

I did today - and honestly I think I am still in shock.

The news is about Rocky.



Remarkable, incredible news about Rocky.






Yes, it seems he has stepped off Death's Doorstep and slammed the door shut behind him as he was walking away.


NO KIDDING!!!

For all those that say 'We knew it' - please know we didn't. His diagnosis was very clear and in chatting with his wonderful vet Tannis numerous times over the past 10 days NEVER have we talked about 'IF' he got better. That simply wasn't a real option.

I guess I neglected to tell Rocky that....THANK GOODNESS!!!


He has gained 7 lbs in the last 10 days and his blood work is just a hair away from normal. Tannis says that not only is he going to live - which would have been enough on its own - he will be able to be a sled dog again one day. Not for Iditarod this year, but one day.



My head is still swirling - good swirling - but swirling.

I had mentioned to a friend yesterday that Rocky was looking and acting so good that it was hard not to hope - but that I was worried about getting my hopes up.

Their reply was  - "Well if you can't wish and believe, then guess there is no chance..." 

So quietly I did. 
All you had to do was ask, I could have told you!
...and as for an 'official' explanation for his remarkable and FAST recovery: "Livers are amazing organs and he must really be a Rockstar!"

We could not be happier!

21 comments:

Gemma said...

That is fantasic news!!! Go Rocky!!!

Unknown said...

That is awesome news Karen, soooo happy for you!! and for Rocky of course :)

Unknown said...

What happened to Rocky? What was wrong with him?

djqhusky said...

Excellent!! Rocky is a fighter!!

Unknown said...

Congrats! Now good luck convincing him to give up the couch. :-)

Barbara said...

SO happy for you and him and everyone! You go, Rocky Rockstar! Maybe another snowmachine ride too, someday soon.

Carolyn said...

I never comment (but just enjoy) but wow this deserves a happy howl of WONDERFUL!!! What a champ!

Kim said...

Way to go Rocky! You don't have to give up the couch, blankie or bed for awhile. Just keep healing luv.

Lazysam said...

That is the way to do it Rocky!!!! All that positive energy and of course the cloud, waffles, hanging with Bet, watching TV, surfing the internet, ebay shopping, and just staying strong!

Ricki said...

Absolutely fantastic news!!!! <3

Barnstormer said...

The Best of News!!!

Shirly said...

Oh Karen I am so happy with your news. And I am very happy for Rocky too. He has been on my mind because of Cinnamon who only lived 6 months but hers was hepitis and it was a big liver that did not change. I am so happy Rockys is so so much better. You have done so well with him and 7 lbs How wonderful so happy for you both. Sending big hugs to Rocky.

Polly Bray said...

WoooooHoooooo!!!!!!!! Way to go Rocky! ROCK ON!

PIDT said...

So happy to hear he is improving. May this continue for the months ahead in his recovery. My Beckitt sends Paws Up in his fight with liver failure--she says it is not easy

Anonymous said...

So happy to hear that Rocky is on the mend! The liver is an amazing organ!

Pat E. from MN said...

Thanks for the fantastic news! I remember someone else said their dog had recovered from something similar.
As far as giving up the couch: I'm sure he will be happy to be back out with his buddies.

The Horde and their momma said...

Such fantastic news! A miracle for sure - Way to go Rocky!

Nannette Morgan said...

Awesome news Karen. Happy Howls and Hugs to Rocky and you! I'm so thrilled.

Linda Griggs said...

This is the most wonderful news!!!!!! It brought tears to my eyes reading it!

Alaskans Rocky of Anadyr :-) said...

So pleased to hear that Rocky is going to be ok :-)

Jenny Glen said...

That is SO WONDERFUL! Have you broke the news to him yet that he might have to move out of the house one day and be a sled dog again?