I posted this under your post but it will be gone by tomorrow...and I have tried to thanks those who support me about cody ..and except those that don't it is indeed a free thought country .
but:
may I repley to your comments and hopefully prevent yet another go off on 'anyone'...
first I hear your words about why there may be some negative comments and I have to agree without everyone having ever single detail, it is hard for everyone to understand and then make up their own minds about the outcome..but I can do very little in that area..I have tried to be very open and honest and share all the details of Cody's quest.and no matter what I say it is still eveyones right to believe how they wish ..I personally have no problem with that...
what I do take exception to ..is the assumption that I am just another caring soul..but not what was pressumed needed in the beginning with Cody's issues...and health.
I am new to bulldog ownership..but I have been working and training dogs of all breeds for over thirty years.and lived with dogs for over 45 years.I have worked with vets,rescues,in dog water theraphy for injured dogs and trained dogs for working with autistic children.and worked with abused dogs at the shelter.
I have a college degree in animal care and animal psychology.
...and I have at my availablity some of the wisest and most experienced,and knowledgable bulldoggers that exist.
I say that to help clear up why I decide I could indeed meet Cody's many needs...I am no novice to special needs care.
As for his being a bullie anyone could care for please do not for one minute get the idea because you saw a smiling bullie emerging out of years of mere existance...that he isn't just as extreme as all the pictures you may or may not have seen...
Cody is deaf at this time..and the vet really holds little hope that he will have any hearing.
He has sight but it is impaired..
his walking gait is to the right ..and he often stumbles due to lack of balance.and needs to be carried in and out of the house most of the time..
he is covered with open weeping wounds.
he has a lump of still undeterimed reason ,the size of a banana on the side of his neck and face.
his feet are swollen and infected..and need consistant care and soakings...
he has difficulty breathing and swallowing
and many of his teeth are broken.
his face folds have crust so thick it can only be removed a little at a time..and when it is the entire area is a deep gash..and weeping pus...as is the top of his nose fold.his ears are full of open wounds inside and out.and on and on ..but I think you get the jest that Cody isn't a healthy bouncing back, he'll be fine in a week fellow..he is a bullie of great pride and spirit and he really gives his all ..and ever kiss..every painful nuzzle...and every step he takes is a gift and an encouragement for him...please understand I am not putting this at you personaly but if you have misunderstandings then I am sure others do also.blessings and may this help clear the air...ce