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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Good News

Good news today! After pestering the Colorado State specialist incessantly, I received a brief email saying that she thinks that Shyla's bone lesion is consistent with a "healing fracture", perhaps from a fracture that happened fairly long ago and was recently re-injured.
Shyla flapped her ears in happiness! Of all the options, that was the best. We'll still have to keeping following the bone lesion to make sure that it doesn't change in a bad way - but, for now, no more worrying about Shyla's leg for me.
Of course, our first question was, when can Shyla start running like normal again? I don't have an answer to that one yet. Our regular vet is going to talk with us tomorrow.
I'm so relieved that we aren't talking about bone cancer. The anniversary of K's diagnosis on Christmas Eve last year is weighing heavily on me. Now, I don't have to worry that we're facing a similar holiday heartbreak.
As you can see from these photos, Shyla and I were up before the sun today. We greeted its first rays from a high plateau with views of the mountains and the eastern plains. I adore seeing sunrise, especially with a chocolate pup by my side!
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50 comments:

  1. Diana StollDecember 4, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Great news! Great, great, GREAT news!

    :)

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  2. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!December 4, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    For a frame, she looked liked Sister Bertrille ;-)

    Great news!!,

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  3. Studio at the FarmDecember 4, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    That is THE BEST NEWS!!!!! I am so happy for all of you! :)

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  4. CinnamonDecember 4, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Awesome news!
    O Happy Day
    xo Cinnamon

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  5. Life with WrigsDecember 4, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    We're so happy you got this good news! Don't understand why it took them an entire week to get this report to you, but so relieved for you. I hope Shyla will be able to return to a normal exercise routine soon. It's so difficult to keep a young, energetic dog quiet! Happy holidays!

    Susan and Wrigs

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  6. BassetmommaDecember 4, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Yippee!!!!! I am so happy for you! This must be such a weight lifted off of your shoulders. Now you can breathe easy again with Shyla. Whew!

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  7. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and - PHEW!!!!!!!

    Patty (blogless)

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  8. Two French BulldogsDecember 4, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    The news can't get much better than that!
    Benny & Lily

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  9. Tweedles -- that's meDecember 4, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Thank you for sharing this good news with us. Happy tears are in our eyes.
    We love you all so much
    xoxo
    tweedles

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  10. GOOSEDecember 4, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Woo Hoo!!! That is wonderful. And look at that oh so happy face. I bet yours looks the same. :)
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  11. Dachshund NolaDecember 4, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    YAY!!!!!!!!
    Nola

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  12. Dream Valley RanchDecember 4, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    YIPPEE!!!!! That is the best news I've heard in a LONG time!!! Yay for Shyla!!!! Lots of hugs and love to all!
    xoxo
    Suebeedoo

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  13. Nancy JDecember 4, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Romp,Roll, and Rock on, wonderful news. Shyla, enjoy your days in the snow, the mountains, and with your loving family. Cheers with a huge smile of relief from Jean

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  14. Berts BlogDecember 4, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Your news almost made me cry. It is a happy cry. We are all so relieved for you. Plus now we get to see lots of happy hikes as soon as she is cleared by the vet.

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  15. houndstoothDecember 4, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    I'm so thrilled for you! Give Shyla a hug for me. :) An old injury that was reinjured actually makes a lot of sense for a puppy, especially if no one knew about it the first time. I hope that you and Shyla can go out and make some new happy memories on Christmas Eve that will help you enjoy the magic of the season!

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  16. JenDecember 4, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Oh, I'm SO GLAD! My ears would flap for joy as well!


    (though I must say, the picture that accompanied "When can Shyla run as normal?" made me think of the old "Doc, when can I play violin?" joke.... ^^)

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  17. Golden Woofs! SUGARDecember 4, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Woof! Woof! Golden Happy for the good news. As always love the photos. The Sun is definitely agreeing with the good news. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  18. White Dog BlogDecember 4, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    HOWL-a-lu-ya! Thank you Universe, the power of the paw, belief in miracles, and Santa!

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  19. rottroverDecember 4, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    YAY!

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  20. Lindsjö taxarDecember 4, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Very good news, we are very happy for you.
    Now you can relax and let it heal and continue your training and hiking with her.
    We have snow falling heavily here. Warnings to take your car out today...so I´m working at home today. The dogs dissapeared in the snow this morning....I only saw the tails :-)

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  21. BZ DogsDecember 5, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    Love happy news!!!

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  22. DukeDecember 5, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    What wonderful news to wake up to :-)

    Love ya lots,
    Mitch and Molly

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  23. Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, RyuDecember 5, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    That is wonderful news! We're so happy for you!

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  24. 3 doxiesDecember 5, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    YAAAAAAAY! I am so thrilled to knows you can ease your worries nows. I is sures dat took a toll on you thinkin' back boughts K. Maybe it's a sign her is watchin' overs ya'll.

    Shyla looks like her was celebratin' with da news.

    Puddles

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  25. IsobelleGoLightlyDecember 5, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    Weee Hooooo! That is wonderful news!

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  26. kksDecember 5, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    a huge sigh of relief!!! Shyla says, i told you not to worry momma! :)
    wonderful news!
    xoxo

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  27. MySpecialDoggiesDecember 5, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    GReat news! We're so happy for you & Shyla!!!

    Woofs
    Nadine & goldens Neeli & Elle

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  28. bichonpawzDecember 5, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    GREAT News!!! We are so happy for you!!! Shyla is one beautiful pup!! xoxo Chloe and LadyBug

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  29. DexterDecember 5, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    That is great news. Now you biggest worry is keeping her from bouncing long enough for it to heal properly.

    Mango Momma

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  30. AnonymousDecember 5, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    Hurray for HAPPY NEWS!!! :D Yay! :D That was the best Christmas present anyone could give y'all :D Happy Happy Holidays! :D

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

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  31. Maggie Mae and MaxDecember 5, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    YaY and Yippee!!!

    We is so very happy fur all of you, best news ever!!

    Woofs and Licks,
    Maggie Mae and Max

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  32. AnonymousDecember 5, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Fabulous news!!!! I'm so happy to hear it.

    Enjoy your sweet puppy!

    Marilyn

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  33. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and MomDecember 5, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    WOO HOO!!!!! Now this is the news we've been waiting to hear! In fact it's the best news we've had all week!

    The best Christmas present you can possibly get!

    :)

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  34. Lovable LilyDecember 5, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    Thank you Lord! That is the best news in the world today. We are thrilled to read your post. I'm thankful that you can now breath a sign of relief. BIG hug's and high-fives all around :)

    Hugs,
    Lily Belle, Muffin and Kim

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  35. Jo's WorldDecember 5, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    ONE...

    TWO....

    THREE...

    Cheers for Shyla, the daughter of the mountain! Delighted to hear the good news and felt it would be so from the beginning.

    Jo, Stella and Zkhat

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  36. The HeartbeatsDecember 5, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Oh happy day! Thank Goodness for Shyla and you!

    Mamma Heartbeat

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  37. Alyssa JohnsonDecember 5, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Yay for Shyla!

    With love, Alyssa and Addie

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  38. Janice in GADecember 5, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    So, SO happy to hear this!!! :) Hooray! So far, so good...


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  39. Matilda the BoxerDecember 5, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    WooHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm SO relieved for Shyla!!

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  40. Boss Mare EventingDecember 5, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Excellent news for the holidays!

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  41. Blueberry's humanDecember 5, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Fabulous news!!!

    I don't blame you at all for getting up that early - I'm sure everything looks more beautiful knowing that Shyla is a-ok!!

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  42. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥December 5, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Woo Hoo - such exciting news - we bet it made you very happy to know Shyla is just fine. We just love that quizzical look in photo #2:)

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  43. SnowcatcherDecember 5, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Yippee!!!! I hope she can run and play again soon. This is such wonderful news!!!

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  44. TarynDecember 5, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    I am so very happy to hear you received good news!

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  45. fromsophiesviewDecember 5, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Whoop Whoop Flip Flip Relief Relief!!!

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  46. TinaDecember 5, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Oh KB, I can't tell you how relieved I am. I was checking my feedreader first thing in the morning to see if you had any news. And now it's finally GOOD news!!!
    Big hugs and continue your great work with your girl! You are such an inspiration...
    Tina in Germany

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  47. Merlin WyltDecember 5, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    That's great news. Now I wonder how she fractured her leg in the first place, and if it has anything to do with her shyness or fear of children.

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  48. Emily and LauraDecember 5, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    WONDERFUL news! I'm so happy for you all!

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  49. Hiking HoundsDecember 5, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    That's such excellent news!! I'm so happy for you, Shyla, R, and The Runner! So nice to have the weight lifted.

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  50. How Sam Sees ItDecember 6, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    WOOT! That is good news! Yay!

    Sam

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