Here's the latest from Kass........

I talked to Preston's surgeon late yesterday and he had nothing but good news for us. He removed the plate and irrigated the wound. They took a culture of the infection, but they're running him on two antibiotics until they know for sure which bacteria it is. His fever has been down since that first night and it looks like he's out of the woods.The only thing the surgeon didn't like was that the skin over the wound couldn't be completely sutured closed because it is in such poor condition. So Preston is going to have to go to our local vet for epsom salt baths and bandage changes every day for a while. But that's okay because -- since it's after Pennsic -- we're not going anywhere right now. Bob and I are going to be playing tag team with the business and Preston this month.I asked the surgeon about his leg's chances and he told me, "I am not ready to give up on this leg." He said if everything goes as expected, he will regain full function of his leg. He's not someone to take risks with a dog's health for his professional vanity. So he truly believes that the best course for Preston is to save his leg, and that's what he's doing.Preston should really be in a full-time splint because he now has eight screw holes perferating his left foreleg bones. But he needs daily bathing of the wound. So that's going to be a little tricky. We're going to have to watch him constantly because he's a master at tearing off casts and splints and bandages and ripping out stitches. E-collars and muzzles be damned!The next few weeks are going to be trying. I might even sleep downstairs this first few nights to make sure he doesn't get up to anything overnight. Don't expect me to be pleasant.But all news is good news. I'm to call the hospital after 11 am today and see if he can come home

very updated...!!The Update or Our Harrowing Monday Evening

Sorry to have been so long to update Prestons status, but he was doing fine and recoverying well..slowly but well...he had been in the foster care of Kass and Bob (along with their greys....Sebastian, Melody, Leo)and living in Easton. Here is an excerpt for one of Kass' latest blog.....

"The Update or Our Harrowing Monday Evening Well... Things seemed fine yesterday evening until 6:30 when we took him out to "go". And then he peed brown. NOT good. He also got himself all agitated when he got back inside the house -- pacing and quivering and he wouldn't lay down. So Bob physically picked him up and I swept his legs out from under him. When he was down, he relaxed, but he was panting to beat all. So I had Bob dip some towels in cool water and I placed them on him. I also squeezes a wet washcloth into his mouth like they do to men in the desert. He rolled over on his back ("cockroaching" we call it) and made sure I didn't miss his belly. Such a good boy. Then Bob called the vet.They told us to drive him over immediately for a urine test. They said they wouldn't go home until we got there. Alburtis Animal Clinic is peopled with awesome folks!Long story short: his fever was going up and his leg was swelling more and more. So they sent us to the emergency clinic (where he has an appointment with the surgeon this morning anyway) and we admitted him. Dr. Singh was his physician. He is a very caring man and he explained that the primary mission was to get his fever down.They bathed him in ice water and his fever went up. Then they gave him chilled IV fluids and he started to come down slowly and safely. He got IV antibiotics too and pain killers. Through it all, he's been an absolute angel. The staff at the clinic loves him.As of 8:00 am this morning, his fever was under control.The problem now is that his leg is still huge. They've tried massaging it and "milking" it, but it's still full of goo (the vet tech assures me this is a technical term). He's now been transferred to the surgeon who will make his assessment and call me shortly. I will keep you updated...."


He will be having surgery tomorrow to remove the plate and screws from his leg. This should help releive the infection and hopefully help heal the leg faster....
we will be fixing the "donate" tab for the FSGR account, shortly for those who would like to help...stay tuned for further updates....

bandage OFF!!!

Prestons bandage is now OFF!! To much surprise at our visit yesterday to the vet. Preston's nurse came out with him with no bandage on and told us we could come beck in 2 weeks to recheck it. he still has a pretty nice scar and still wants to lick his wound, but with the yucky medicine we put around it and his fasionable E-collar he should be well on his way to recovery then on to his forever home...check back for more updates

FINALLY AN UPDATE....

Preston is doing well..he is still bandaged and is waiting for the wound to heal. He has been hopping around the house with no troubles. He is still going to Valley Central Referral for a weekly check up and bandage change. He then has a bandage change done at home by his foster parents at home every other day. Preston can't wait till spring to arrive so that he can finally have his bandage removed and go for a good long walk.

Preston's Holiday Schedule

Preston will be attending "Take Your Kid To The Game Day" at Moravian College on Friday, December 12th @ 7pm. Preston would love to meet you, your kid(s) and your greyhound(s). Please refer to our M&G Schedule for details.

Preston would also like to attend several other of our December M&G but will need a volunteer to take him as his foster family's schedule is booked up in December.

If you wish to help Preston get out and M&G his adoring fans please contact Christine.

"Borrowing" Preston for a day is sure to be one of the highlights of your holiday.

Thank you,
Christine Guth
gbink26@enter.net

What did Preston ask Santa for?

Preston was the first in line to meet Santa at the Phillipsburg Mall! What do you think he wished for...a stuffy? To get his cast off? For a permanent home???

More pictures of Preston & the event at Phillipsburg to come in the next ezine!

Preston after Thanksgiving

Preston got to stay in PA for T-Day as we had out-of-state festivities for the holiday. Kass, Bob, Sebastian, Melody & Leo opened up their home to Preston and a good time was had by all. He is back at our house and was sleeping but immediately woke up when his picture was taken. He never misses anything.

Kass has added several pics from Preston's Thanksgiving visit to her blog along with a very special offer from her company to help with Preston's medical bills. If you wish to contact Kass, please email me and I will forward your email to her.

Thank you,

Christine Guth,

Placement Coordinator

First State Greyhound Rescue

gbink26@enter.net

www.firstgreys.org