Welcome Home Winston!

Today was a long day for Winston.  We arrived at Dr. McDaniel's clinic this morning at 9 and checked in.  Mary was busy in the back and we waited impatiently, anxious to see Winston.  As Kelli and I talked, we heard some whining coming from the back that sounded like Winston's whine.  Kelli asked the receptionist if that was Winston and she said yes, he was right behind the counter!  Well why didn't you say so?  He heard us talking, couldn't get to us and started whining.  We ran around the counter and it was a happy reunion time.

Winston front legs look so different without hair and we really didn't realize how bowed a glen's legs really are.  Wow.  It's shocking.

Later when Mary was able to break away, she explained that Winston's legs are normal for a glen and went over his care plan.  It was clear that Mary and Winston are now best of friends.

Mary did a great job with his surgery and all his wounds are healing perfectly.  He is extremely tender and walks like a puppy with 2 broken legs.  I am so very appreciative that Mary kept him this past week.  Is this woman unbelievable or what?










After saying our thank you's and goodbye's, we hit the road for the long 400 mile trip back to Pensacola.  We made a couple of stops along the way to let Winston stretch his legs.  I hate to brag, but even without hair on his front legs, he was still the most handsome glen at all the rest areas.

Kelli bought Winston a new rocky raccoon toy for the trip back, but Winston preferred his favorite toy, an empty water bottle.  Sometimes a crackling water bottle can be too much, but today that crackling noise was music to our ears.









Winston slept for most of the trip.  Interestingly, about  a mile from home, he suddenly perked up, sat up and started looking out the window.  I don't know how, but he knew we were almost home.  I can only guess he smelled something that reminded him he was home.

Once we got home, Winston seemed to relax and after he checked out all the food bowls for any remaining kibble, he seemed content to just watch.

Carly and Elliott were staying a few doors down at our wonderful emergency doggie caretaker, Annette, so we decided to put Winston in his new stroller, the Red Baron or as Mary prefers, the Red Bacon, in honor of Winston's love of food, and head to Annette's to reunite the pack.

Winston wasn't too sure about his new ride, but adapted pretty quickly when he realized he can cover a lot of real estate without walking on those tender legs.  I could almost hear him saying to me, "Mush, mush."

Annette was expecting us and Carly and Elliott were already in the backyard awaiting us when we arrived.  Winston was sooooo happy to see his brother and sister.  It was all I could do to keep him from  jumping all over them which is a huge no-no at this point in his healing.

Annette invited us in and Winston got re-aquainted with Tucker, Annette's dog.  It began to rain, actually pour, so we played while we waited for the rain to stop.

Winston was quite happy as long as he could see everybody and they were nearby.

Soon the rain stopped and we all headed back home.  On the way home, a rainbow suddenly shot out of Kelli's head.  I'm not sure of the significance, but I decided it is a good omen that Winston will have a speedy and excellent outcome!

Sorry for such a long post tonight, but it has been a very eventful day.  In closing, I wish to thank Dr. Mary McDaniel for her devotion and love for Winston.  She is one very special person and vet and we are very thankful for her care of Winston for the past week.