UPDATE ON MIDNIGHT!

It has been kind of a sad week with the loss of Moses. Well I have some really wonderful news to end our week. I got an update today from Judy (Midnight's new Mom), and Midnight is doing GREAT! Here's what she had to say...."Midnight will go to the NC State Veterinary Hospital in Raleigh for his three month checkup on March 16th. He is doing great. What a joy to see him run with no apparent pain. Some days I cannot keep up with him on the bike trail at the park - he has the most wonderful time running to catch up with me (I'm walking but he has to smell everything) or if he is running ahead, he looks very impatient when he stops to look back and wait for me. It is wonderful to see him so very happy. He's great with the kitties and loves even the teeniest dogs. He gets to meet lots of dogs at the park. Every time I try to get his picture, he moves, but he loves the camera and all the attention. Promise to work harder at getting new pix. I should get some video too because his joy is indescribable. I'm giving him the Previcox only every other day now (for pain and inflammation). He's such a good boy, but he will still steal his treats from the front seat or eat the cat's food if he can get it. He would love to have another dog, but I want to wait until after his check-up to see if any more surgery is recommended. They have been leaning toward not doing another entire hip replacement, and I would hate to see him go through that again."

So, have you been wondering about the "Midnight Blanket" contest winner? We never received any response to our emails to the winner. We have all been trying to contact her for months. So now, Michele has volunteered to make the blanket for Midnight. I feel badly that we never heard from the winner, but on the other hand it feels right that "our boy" will have his own blanket. Michele, thank you so much again from all of us.

Remember how much pain Midnight was in...and now he's playing, and running and loving life. That's because of the generosity of all of you and the devotion of Judy, his new Mom! Happy Weekend...I think we all needed a little good news!

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Permalink Reply by Nancie & Gracie Doodle on February 18, 2011 at 11:52am

I just loved the update and I am so happy for Midnight. I do have one question though...I remember when Midnight was rescued he was with his sister Daisy(?) and it was stated that they were inseparable and Daisy was always watching over Midnight and taking care of him. What happened to Daisy? And why can't they be rejoined? I know the answer is because she has probably found her forever home but the story about the two of them was so sweet yet heartbreaking that I would have thought Daisy would have gone to the same forever home as Midnight. It would be sooo cool if they could reunite...at least for a visit!

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Permalink Reply by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on February 18, 2011 at 12:23pm

As I remember (and my memory is certainly not the greatest), they needed to be separated due to the seriousness of the hip replacement surgery and the very difficult recovery period. They could not be together until he was totally heeled, and keeping Daisy in a foster home all that time just wouldn't be fair. She needed a chance to find her forever family too. So that's my recollection, but Karen or Jacquie can probably provide a little more clarification. I'm sure they'll jump in.

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Permalink Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on February 18, 2011 at 12:36pm

Yep, your memory is correct. Daisy was adopted by a wonderful family and once she was separated from Midnight, she really blossomed and learned to really enjoy getting individual attention from her humans. She has two two-legged sisters now, and is the adored center of a loving family. Life is sweet for Daisy!

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Permalink Reply by Suzann, Rosey & Bandit on February 18, 2011 at 12:16pm

Yay for Midnight! I can't wait to see some new photos and a video would just be awesome!! So is his sister with him? I thought they were going to be adopted together? Can we get an update on her too?

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Permalink Reply by Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey on February 18, 2011 at 12:45pm

This is wonderful news to start the weekend. Thanks Jane!

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Permalink Reply by Michele, Biscuit & Mo on February 18, 2011 at 1:29pm

Wonderful news. I love happy endings!

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Permalink Reply by Camilla and Darwin on February 18, 2011 at 1:44pm

Loved the update! I hope Midnight continues to do well and I know he'll love his blanket!

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Permalink Reply by Ricki and Tara (doodle) on February 18, 2011 at 2:08pm

Thanks so much for the update!! It is wonderful to hear that Midnight is able to enjoy life again! I can't wait to see pictures and hopefully a video!!

It's also great to hear that Daisy is settled and happy in her forever home! :)