[Dailydrool] Hurricane, Pierre jr, and request for cards

[Jacquelynn Chazey]

I just want to send drool to all needing it, for whatever reason.

We were very lucky during this storm, no house damage or flooding, but we
lost power Monday at 6 pm until a few hours ago.  There was no phone
service, either.  It was COLD, DARK, but the hounds (and wine) kept me
warm.  Despite the inconvenience, I had to be grateful.  So many had so
much devastation, and many areas resemble a war zone.

Pierre jr. hurt his paw this morning, and fortunately I was able to get him
to the Vet.  No toes broken, but he has a nasty bruise, and will get all
the meds he needs.  He got mild sedation to get the x-rays done, and when I
picked him up, I tried to get him to pee before I put him in the car.
 Nothing, but, then as I am pulling out of the driveway, he starts to
unload.  Well, I have a lovely Orvis car seat protection cover with a
moisture barrier.  On top of that is a dog crate bed, and under all of
that, I giant plastic bag.  So I get boy out of the car, clean up, put a
spare bed and blanket on the back seat, and off we go.  When I got home, I
wanted my sister to get the other dogs out of the way, so Pierre wouldn't
be mobbed coming into the house.  By the time I got back to him, he made
pee number two.  It didn't even bother me, our power was back, (knock on
wood, hope it stays on), phone is on, and Jr. is home.  He just collapsed
when he got into the house, and he is a real "stoned pony".

When I was at the Vet, I found out one of the receptionists, Barbara, lost
her house in the storm due to fire.  Last month she lost her Mom.  If any
one has a moment to send her a card, it may help cheer her up.  I filled
some bags with clothing for her.  I don't know exactly how many are in her
household, but I do know she is divorced with at least one son, one
daughter, and I think the daughter's boyfriend was living with them.  He
bravely went into the fire to save one of the dogs.  I didn't want to ask
too many prying questions.

She can be reached at the following address:

Barbara
c/o Massapequa Hospital of Animals
4186 Sunrise Highway
Massapequa, NY   11758

Thanks all, stay safe, stay warm and hug your hounds and wannabes.

Jackie and the herd
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