ratbastard

Called the vet this morning and asked how Meatball was doing. They said she wasn't doing as well as they hoped and wanted to keep her another night.

I asked if I could come and visit her, and they said "of course" which was nice. I would have been really sad if I had to leave her thwere another day without at least being able to see her.

Well the good news at least is that she's obviously feeling better than before. She was wagging her tail and giving me kisses. (Albiet weakly)

The bad news is she looks terrible.
They shaved half her face and her eye is draining. I just feel so bad for her. I couldn't sleep last night because I felt so bad (and still do) that I didn't take her to the vet strait away. I feel like a bad guy for letting it go.

The thing about Meatball is that she's 10 years old, and the people who owned her before us abused her. She's EXTREMELY skittish and flinches even if you make any quick moves around her. If you knew her, it would just break your heart because she's so sweet and affectionate.

All I wanted to do was adopt this sweet little old dog and make the rest of her life as comfortable and happy as I could. I didn't ever want her to feel pain or be frightened again. I feel like I failed her.

Anyway, I guess I'm rambling and feeling sorry for myself. Hopefully she can come home tomorrow. I want to feed her peanut butter and brush her. I'll probably sleep down here with her on the futon for a couple days till she feel better.

Liz had to work and couldn't come to the vet with me, so I took a pic of Meatball so she could see the shape she's in today. I'll post it beflow if your interested to see it, but be warned, it's not pretty at all.

Don't look down below here if your squeemish!!!!!
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