Tank's Journey

Hi to all…

Thanks to everyone for their kind thoughts and best wishes!

Tank came home yesterday, it was quite a day, as all of you know! The hospital called us in the morning and I spoke with the doctor who told me Tank was telling them he was ready to go home! Once we finally got him home, my son carefully lifted Tank from the truck, and before we knew it he had run off to see Rachel! I was amazed! He did so well yesterday, but he’s having a tired day today! He was just so impressive yesterday, he hopped around like a pro, going potty in the grass, then to the water, then back in. He didn’t want to go to the kitchen for water during the day, so I gladly helped him with that. He ate a normal dinner with his medication. I sleep downstairs where the dogs are, and I spent more time worrying about Tank than he did! He moved from pad to pad during the night, but never asked to go out. He went out with the Pappys this morning. He lagged behind, I tried to help, but he did it all on his own in his own time. Once he was done going potty he laid in the grass for a bit of a rest before drinking some water and going back in. He only ate about half his breakfast and has been a bit whinny. We may live in Southern California, but it’s cold for us today, but Tank is sitting by the open door of my office enjoying some fresh air.

I need to get busy and join some of the forum discussions, I’m just finding myself way behind on everything, it’s been all about Tank! This is hard, I am going thru all the normal emotions, concern, regret, awe, it’s very overwhelming. I do know this was the right thing to do, of that I am certain. The only way to keep Tank in one place, resting, is for me to be there too. Yesterday I was just sitting with him, watching movies so he would rest. I watched the movie, “The Color Purple”, and it dawned on me, our pets are like the color purple, maybe we don’t take the time to sit down and appreciate them for what they are and what they mean to us most of the time. Having something like this happen really shakes your world and you realize you just have to take some time and appreciate what you have and don’t take it for granted.

Tank's owie area.

Tank getting his first visit from his little dog, Encore

Tank sporty a more fashionable look!

Hanging out by the open door.