On the advice of a friendly reader, I have created this handy graphic for those of you interested in the progress of my harness fund. I'm saving up for a Comfy Fit beta breastcollar-style harness from Chimacum Tack, though tips on alternative synthetic harnesses and/or second-hand sources are welcome. Click THE GIFT for further details, or to help color the mule and make FarmWife's birthday wishes come true!
Here, for your edification, are the X-rays of dear Paisley's leg. There is, apparently, no new break (since his Monday siezure) but there is, of course, a great deal of abnormality caused by years of living with a shortened ulna. His pronounced lameness, the vet says, may temporarily improve. Unlike me, Fenway Bartholomule, poor cloud dog can't expect much in the way of a full recovery. Not having the $$$$ for surgery to fuse the joint, we are working on making some sort of rigid splint to support the limb and prevent further degeneration. That is, the humans (with their space-age material inventions and their opposable thumbs) are working on making a splint; I am working on giving cloud dog brayful looks of support and encouragement every time he totters into the yard to relieve himself. As always, he fears me (me?!) and keeps his distance. Ears to you, Fenway
Well now, what a terrific idea! I'd like to see this mule colored in at least up to his ass by June 1st Fenway!
ReplyDeleteSusan, I couldn't agree more!
ReplyDeleteYour shiny friend,
Fenway
What I great idea! Very cute graphic!
ReplyDeleteWell hey now, I've gladly made my humble donation to help Fenway purchase FarmWife's birthday present...I consider it a small token of thanks for the pleasure I receive by reading the delightful musings of FB & FW. I appreciate their effort and the creativity of Fenway's special gift with words. I look forward to reading more stories...
ReplyDeleteyup, me too. thanks for being so eloquent, Santa Cruz. You said it! :) (if I could write like FarmWife this would be a much better comment!)
ReplyDeleteYou're all very kind! I'm a lucky, lucky mule.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Fenway