[IL-Talk] Gerry

[Leslie Hamric]

Thanks. I think what you meant to say is that she was a wonderful guy dog because she's retired now. And Omega has picked up right where she left off. Remember when I went to your house and Gerry was real playful with you but real gentle with Tom? She knew the difference. Anyway, she seems to be doing OK right now. Hasn't had any more seizures. And her vision seems to have returned. Andy said that would never know she had a seizure yesterday because she's getting around normally and she's acting like her perky self.
Leslie Hamric
Cello and Braille Music Teacher

> On Feb 6, 2025, at 5:55 PM, iwannacu2--- via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hey Leslie,
> Didn't see this till now, but, you know she's in my prayers.
> She's a wonderful Guide Dog, and always playful, when not working.
> Sorry to hear this, but, it's all in God's Hands.
> Hang in there.
> Linda
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> Subject: [IL-Talk] Gerry
> 
> Hello Federation family. I just wanted to let y'all know that my retired
> guide Gerry had a seizure yesterday afternoon. I was literally in the middle
> of teaching when it happened. I started hearing her kick the sides of her
> crate and at first I thought it was omega dreaming Cuz omega really likes to
> get into it when she's dreaming and having a grand old time. But this
> sounded way different. I felt down in the crate and realized it was Jerry.
> The seizure lasted about three or four minutes. And then we had to take her
> to the ER vet because my vet was booked and they had had both doctors and
> surgery at the same time. they were really nice over there and I thought the
> vet was very personable. She said the only way to really know what happened
> is to do an MRI but there's no way I am putting Jerry through that at this
> age. And she agreed. Because it's not like they're gonna go in there and fix
> it. right after the seizure, Andy said that Jerry looked like she couldn't
> see anything. But luckily, that seems to have improved a whole bunch and
> Andy said this morning, Jerry was looking at him looking around looking back
> at him. she made it through the night without any problems. we will just
> have to see if it was a one and done thing or if she has more. Keeping
> fingers crossed that it was a one and done thing. we were all able to be
> with her at the vet yesterday, even omega came.  I was very proud of Michael
> for deciding to come and thought that was very grown-up of him. He said he
> wanted to be there in case anything happened. He and Jerry have been best
> buddies since Michael was five years old. I'll keep y'all posted. Thanks.
> Leslie Hamric
> Cello and Braille Music Teacher
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