Bottom of Our Hearts
Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 8:47AM 
Raven didn't have a great night but a positive one by this morning. She is more alert they tell us. They are seeing fluid so they are not sure of infection but what she has on her side is she has always been very healthy.
Thank you for all the letters, the help - all of it. Not sure how we could have done this. Thank you for the blanket for Raven from Sherry. Pandemic and all has hurt so many including us. Just a fact.
After realizing we know what we are doing and have 24 hour watch, Raven will come home. The longer she is away the less she will be able to feed. If she can or can not, it doesn't matter. Her health does. The next 48 hours is critical and they told us what to watch for as those with infections drop fast. If she shows any signs, we must get her in immediately. Her uterus did burst and she is now spayed. Will she still have milk? 50/50 after a spaying. But in her case due to the uterus the spaying was necessary.
We rarely have issues. Last was Saffron but different. Thankfully a different emerg. Nathan waited 3 hours outside while they assessed her. He said she cried all the way to emerg. I have never heard her cry - ever. She was in very rough shape. I thought we would lose her and they did ask us if we wanted to sign a DNR on her. They did say it was a real possibility. So sleep was fleeting. I love my dogs through and through. Sometimes Nathan thinks I love them more than him but not true. It's different. They don't ask for much. They just want love.
It is easier if they were to remain for the next 48 hours but the financial cost is great and so is her mental health. She belongs at home. We will stay on top of it. Am I still worried? Yep but do I feel I can stay on top of it? YEP! What is extra work with someone you love - just work.
I will take photos when she is at home and hopefully she will bond with the pups but I also recognize pain, hormone changes etc who knows. Thank gad for Misty. This is why we have 2 litters at the same time. Rare but when needed it helps.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I am not sure how we could have got through this without all of you. We are not out of the woods but better than my imagination sent me last night after listening to the vets. I so hope she remains home without incidents. The world needs Raven's in their lives.
By the way all 3 of her pups have gained and are active.
Reader Comments (28)
This is fantastic news Darlah! The world absolutely needs Raven ❤️ She is such a sweet little girl and we are indebted to her for bringing us Leo!
What a strong little girl, you’ve all gone through so much, hopefully Raven will get better at home with your loving care,
I cried when I read that Raven cried
so long because of her pain.
I know all the love and familiar
surrounding @ home will help
Raven heal. 🙏🙏🙏
Such good news. Looking forward to more. She will definitely be happier at home.
So sorry to hear of Raven's challenges. but she couldn't be in better hands than with you, Nathan and Dennis. My thoughts are with you all as Raven returns home and hopefully regains her strength.
Breathing a mini sigh of relief. Looking forward to you having her home where she belongs and for her full recovery. It will be a tough next few days for you all - remember to rest and eat when you can. The last 12 months for you have been challenging to say the least....continued resiliency!
Such a relief to hear this news !!! I know it will still be scary but I'm sure being home will make a real difference to her recovery. More prayers and well wishes !
Fantastic news. Praying 🙏 for Ravens speedy recovery.
Wonderful news! Praying for continued good progress 🙏🥰
Thankful to see that she seems to have improved by this morning. I hate to think of her crying. That makes me cry. I can’t even imagine how horrible that had to be for Nathan. I know he loves them all so deeply. I’ve been checking repeatedly for updates and praying for positive news. I’ll continue to pray for Raven’s recovery, for her pups and for all of you. This has been such a terrible ordeal for you all. If there is anything I can do to help, please don’t hesitate to ask. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers 💕
Breathing a mini sigh of relief. Looking forward to you having her home where she belongs and for her full recovery. It will be a tough next few days for you all - remember to rest and eat when you can. The last 12 months for you have been challenging to say the least....continued resiliency!
So glad she got thru the night. Even I did not sleep well worrying about her and the agony you went through. Sending healing vibes💕
Went to bed and only thing in my mind was Raven - woke up, same thing. All I can do is pray for that sweet girl, the pups, for you, Nathan and Dennis. I was very nervous when I checked your blog for an update. My heart skipped a beat knowing she had a good morning and will be coming home - and them broke again when I read she cried on the way to Emerg... now we wait and pray... Thank you so much Darla for your updates. We are sharing your pain...
Hugs 💕
So sorry for what you've been through, Darlah and Nathan -- hope that Raven continues to improve and is back to herself soon. And that you can get some rest. So good that Misty can feed Raven's puppies!
So glad to hear this news this morning.... we’re pulling for you Raven, continue to heal little one.
Relieved to hear that Raven is doing better this morning. She will recover better at home in familiar surroundings, less stress. Infections are what needs now to be monitored, could they give you an IV drip with antibiotics to bring home? Or did they gave her an IM.
This covid has made everything so much more difficult, unbelievably actually.
Still sending prayers for continued recovery. Rest up please Nathan and Darlah, you are doing the best you can for Raven.
So good to hear that your little girl Raven got trough the night.
And that she will be home soon with her family.
Sending lots of healings vibes to Raven💖✨
Praying for a full recovery with your good care.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all ❤️
Darlah, Thank you for all your updates. I will keep Raven in my prayers for her recovery. She is such a lovely kind dog with a beautiful personality. It was so heart breaking to hear that she was in so much pain that she was crying. I will keep you all at Talemaker’s in my thoughts. Make sure you take care of yourselves, as you take care of Raven. Raven, wishing you a complete recovery. ❤️🤗
Happy to hear that Raven is improving, and will continue to at home surrounded by all of your love. These babies of ours are are such special family members who give so much love. Thinking of you.
So appreciative of your updates. There are so many folks behind the recovery of your little sweetheart Raven. What a treasure Misty is and what wisdom to have them bred together. Heal up well, sweet Raven.💕
Wonderful news to hear Raven is coming home. The best healing happens at home . Sending much ❤️ to all.
Thank you for the updates Darlah. So happy to hear some positive news. Will continue pray for Raven and hope for her to feel better and return to health soon. You are all continuously in our thoughts.
Many thanks for taking time out of your hectic schedule to update everyone on sweet Raven. My heart is a little lighter this morning and I am sending positive vibes to you, Nathan, Dennis. Special love going to Raven and her pups.
It has been a very stressful few months for all of you and then to have a problem with Raven....it's all too much. Hugs to you all
So glad that sweet little Raven survived the night and seems improved this morning! I was thinking of her all night and praying she would be ok! The very first thing I did when I woke up was check your blog.
I hope and pray she will heal fast and be back home with you, Nathan, Dennis and her pups. Being back home, surrounded by love will help her heal!
Take care.
Ruth and Katie 💕💕❤
I don't know how you are surviving all of the stress you have had this year, Darlah, Nathan, and Dennis. Please take care of yourselves while caring for Raven. We all care for you and we are so very thankful you gave us Patches and Radar. They add tremendous joy to our lives. I am sleeping fitfully as well worrying about Raven. Unfortunately, I too know how keeping watch over an extremely ill dog is heartbreaking. Sending love, positive thoughts and much caring.
So happy to know Raven is coming home. Th best place to be when you are recuperating and for the family to have her nearby where she belongs. if there is anything you need me to do, please ask. I can do some running around for you.
Thank you for the update. Glad to hear she's coming home. The pictures of Misty stepping right in have been heartwarming. Fingers crossed all goes well.
Oh, this is wonderful news! We'll continue to pray for Raven's recovery and for all of you. Please take care of yourself, Darlah.