First, the Lucy report. Paige and I took Lucy to see Dr. Johnson this morning for a post-accident check-up. Dr. J was thrilled with Lucy’s progress! She said that Lucy’s heart and lung “sound gorgeous” and she seems to be healing really well. She’s keeping Lulu on NSAIDs and pain killers for another week and wants us to keep her in the small barnyard paddock for at least another week. Lucy, of course, wants to get back to work in the big pastures, but better safe than sorry. We’ll have another follow-up visit next week.
As far as damage to her reproductive system, it’s just too soon to tell. They would like to do an ultrasound in a few months once the swelling goes down and she grows a bit. Fingers crossed.
Lucy and Dr. Dawn Johnson
Everyone at the Fork Union Animal Clinic loved Lucy even before the accident- we had been in a week before for puppy shots and her four feet never touched the ground- so when Paige brought her in after she was hit, the whole staff dropped what they were doing and came running. I can’t tell you how grateful I am to these amazing people.
BTW,when I told Dr. Johnson about all the contributions we received from readers and shareholders, she totally teared up.
In other news, I have just listed some new colorways in the shop, as well as some spinning fibers. As always, supplies are limited.
Finally, I am thrilled to announce that the Juniper Moon Farm Spring 2010 Shearing Day Celebration will take place on April 24th, 11 a.m. to Dark, at the farm in Palmyra, Virginia.
Like last year, the event will be potluck. We’ll provide the dinnerware, silverware, etc., drinks and the marshmallows (and peeps!) for roasting. Like last year we hope to have plenty of demos going on. Several shareholders and readers will be bringing their musical instruments to play around the fire and you are encouraged to do the same.
More details here as the day comes together.
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Yea Lucy!! and thanks for the wonderful color ways and wool for spinning, y’all better hurry, it’s going fast (into my basket!!)
She’s probably so happy that her Mom is home.
Oh my gosh, that Lucy is growing soooo fast. The picture of her against the barn wall makes her look soooo grown up!!
So glad she’s getting better fast! Yay Lucy!
Yay for Lucy! It’s so GOOD to see that happy little face! Tell her Chappy says that a little boredom is small price to pay for feeling better.
Breathing a huge sigh of relief for all of you. (((Big virtual hugs)))
I’m so, so glad Lucy’s recovery is going well….what a relief!
Such wonderful news. So glad she’s alive and growing healthier by the day. It’s so hard to watch one of our fur family get hurt and I think harder to watch them heal, because they can’t tell you how they feel, in words anyway. Glad things are progressing so well.
so glad to hear that Lucy is on the mend. the schedule here looks like the April shearing might be doable
Happy to hear the good news on Lucy and see her sweet face.. yay.
Knitting, check. Potluck contribution (something veggie), check. Guitar, check. I’d be on my way already, but it might get cold outside waiting for April. See you all then!
No way!!! That’s my vet too!!! Isn’t she great?????? I usually see her over at Fork Union.
Glad to see Lucy is doing better – I just love that first picture of her…..she looks very cuddly.
She was just a puppy yesterday! Glad she’s getting stronger!
That is such great news!!!
so glad your pup is doing better. she’s awfully sweet looking
Is it weird that all I want to do is bury my face in Lucy’s fur? She looks so snuggable. So happy to hear she is doing so well!