Sonja's surgery went well

Sonja did just great. They think her eye was likely causing her a bit of pain before removal.

The surgery site is swelling some so we'll use cold packs for a couple days. She will start pain meds and antibiotics to prevent infection tomorrow morning. Hopefully she will leave the stitches alone, but we have an E-collar waiting if needed.

Sonya is staying with Maggie and Marisa in Corvallis during her heal time. I thank them so much for doing this for Sonja and for me. Keeping her calm and resting with a pack of seven her at my house would have been a challenge. If they fall in love with her she will become their dog.

It's been a long day for us all. Thanks to everyone for your support and prayers. And a big thank you to Dr. Harter for her excellent skill and devotion to shelter animals.

Sonja's surgery scheduled

Her eye surgery is scheduled for Nov. 19th. Dogs are lucky in the sense they don't know what's coming. Poor girl, she'll lose an eye and get spayed on the same day, ouch. From what I've read eye removal is painful afterwards. I won't skimp on pain meds for her. This photo if of her good side.

The camera loves Sonja

Sonja spent the day at home. I haven't heard back from the surgery department yet. I feel bad not knowing how much discomfort she is feeling. It is not pleasant looking it the eye, but she is such an absolute love it doesn't matter. She came up on the couch for lovin' this morning. She was ecstatic when I came home from work. Hopefully we will have good news tomorrow. Otherwise I will schedule her surgery with my local vet.

First morning with Sonja

I've contact OSU Vet School regarding Sonja's surgery. Dr. N roughly estimated Sonja's eye removal at $500. It would likely be more as she will spayed while under anesthesia. From what I've read she will need pain meds as her discomfort will be high. If Sonja's luck holds, or mine actually, and OSU performs the surgery it will be at no charge. Cross your paws for us.

Sonja will need surgery

Sonja was picked up as a stray by dog control. Her first day out of the slammer started with a trip to the vet where we then were referred to a specialist. Sonja will need to have an eye removed due to glaucoma caused by trauma of some type. It will be a first for both of us to experience. Thank you so much to Dr. Rosenlicht and Dr. Nguyen for their services.

This girl is a classic Border Collie right out of the film "Babe". Sonja is beautiful and took her stress filled day in stride. She has a lovely temperament, a little nervous yet, but she met the pack her with ease. In a few days she will know the routine and she will relax. She will need spay surgery as well, looks like she may have had at least one litter of pups. You never know I could have had one of her babes.....