Our favourite place of all to go, is Rhossilli Bay. Watching Diesal whizz around at top speed, in and out of the sea , chasing seagulls, digging holes in the sand always makes me laugh.
I initially went to Rhossilli to surf. Its a gorgeous beach, and as soon as i had Diesal , he came too. If i go with family or friends, he waits patiently at the shore with them untill i come out of the water, but more often than not, the surfboard stays at home, and me and d go for a relaxing day at the seaside.
You can see the enjoyment on his face, and he falls sound asleep before our car leaves the car park. A tired and very happy pooch.
Ive promised Diesal we shall make the 1.5hr trip to the beach, as soon as he feels better.
It has been 16days since his amputation, and he hasnt really wanted to move round much. He becomes very breathless when on a short walk, and sleeps for hours when he gets home.
When we visited the vet to have his stitches removed, she said he still had an amount of pulmonary oedema, which was causing this. It may resolve on its own, or may require steroids ,at a later date. She advised that Diesal should loose a bit of weight ( easier said than done), and to see how things went.
Suddenly our trip to the beach seemed a bit further away.
Yesterday seemed a little more hopeful as D looked much brighter. He marched ahead of me on his walk, and had a little spring in his step (hop) again. It was fab to see. Im We are trying to take each day at a time, and hope to get to the beach asap. 🙂
Diesal, what an inspiring fighter you are!! Hang in there and get better soon so you can go to the beach soon. 🙂
Dawn
Thankyou Dawn. You are very kind. Me and Diesal hope that you and Raven’s cat friends are doing ok. Raven looked like a wonderful boy. He will stay in your heart forever .
Karen and Diesal
Ruthie only lives 1/2 hr from the beach but never really warmed up to it, but she does love running through every marsh and pond. She still does and doesn’t seem to learn from her torque outs. She’s sort of learned how to dig without falling down (she lost a rear). Stay in touch. Ruthie & Me.
Hello Pat and Ruthie.
Thankyou for your message. The beach is Rhossilli bay, which is along the Gower coastline in Wales. Its so pretty and relaxing. We love it 🙂
Ive just been reading about Ruthie. What a brave and beautiful girl. It must be a very difficult time for you. I can only imagine how you must be feeling. Myself and Diesal will be crossing our fingers and paws for thursday! Big hug for both of you
Karen and Diesal x
Diesal~
We can’t wait for the day that you feel good enough to go to the beach again! That will be a day to celebrate! Keep us posted and we will keep our paws crossed your beach day will get here soon! In the meantime keep getting stronger with those walks and make sure your Mom spoils you rotten.
XOXO
Dillon and Rhys
Thankyou so much, you guys.
Thats very kind of you. Ive just been reading Peyton’s blog, and have had a few tears. Bless her.
Dillon, it looks like little Rhys going to keep you very busy from now on. A little fluffy whirlwind.
The photos are so sweet.
Take care
Karen and Deisal
Hello Karen and Diesal!
I’m still catching up from being away last week, and will be gone again this week… I’ll miss all of my tripawd friends! So glad to hear that Diesal is hopping about – he is a trooper! The beach you go to sounds beautiful – we’re keeping fingers and paws crossed that Diesal will be back there before you know it!
Hugs,
Holly and Holly’s mom
Taking one day at a time is exactly what we humans are supposed to learn to do (and it’s often a really, really difficult lesson). That beach isn’t going anywhere, Diesal. It’s just waiting for you to come back when you’re ready.
You’re a handsome boy!
Hang in there Diesal and Karen.