So sorry to hear all of this you & Tango are going through Newfs, but he's where he can get the best possible care.  I know how you feel about wanting to visit, but told not to.  I've heard the same thing from other people I know, and it make sense to not stress poor Tango any more than he already is.

Being the good boy (and good therapy) dog that he is, I'm sure he'll just lap up all of the attention the staff is giving to him, I just hope he's not in any major pain right now.  Kind of glad too, that they are postponing surgery for a few day, just to get the anethesia out of his system from his 2 xrays he's had so far.

On a lighter note, you'll have to post a pic of Tango when he comes home.  You might need to buy him a sweater, depending on how much they shave him

Hugs from Ped, Molly & Zorro

ps....... I want to thank  the members that live in MA, that have offered to meet me on the mainland to come see Tango (and me)..Prince & UBS_Mom.... how people reach out to others from this site is amazing beyond words. How you would drop everything to just be with someone with a hurting pet. When I posted my 1st topic on the boards UBS_Mom made instant contact with me. UBS (Katie) lives the closest to me. I told her where Tango was going to be taken on the Cape yesterday and what time we would be arriving there. Katie dropped everything she was doing and met us there Katie stayed with me & Tango the entire time, until the specialist there said Tango needs to me moved to Tufts....... Katie was my rock, yesterday. She saw me at my emotional worst. Katie sat on the floor with Tango the entire time,  and was covered in drool and fur, while I talked with the specialist there....

Katie, thank you so  much for being  there for me. I know Tango can sense when I am so upset, and you keep him distracted the entire time, with lots of hugs.....thank you so very much_____Laurene

Newfs...I will still be praying for you, Tango and Molly. I know what agony you must be going through not being near your baby boy...but he has the best possible care.

Sending all my love,

KC & Binky

ah newfs i am sorry to hear about tango. i know he is in good hands now, i just wish we could all be there at your time of need. i know you tango and molly will be in my prayers until tango comes home!!!!

Laurene,

That's what friends are for  ...and you would do the same...

Everyone here is pulling for Tango-man, Lord he is an exquisite creature- so full of love & sweetness...and he has the best care and the love & prayers of his mama and all her friends...I know how hard it was for you to leave him yesterday, but you also know he is in the best possible place.

You & Molly hang on, and like I said before, whatever you need..

K

High 5's to Katie for being a GREAT AA pal! Glad she was there to help you through Newfs!

aaawww Newfs,

 I'm so glad Katie could be there for you. We have a good circle of friends on here. Tango is still in our thoughts and prayers as well as you and Molly. How is Molly holding up? She must miss him so. I know you do. Keep us posted ok? The staff at Tufts sounds wonderful.

take care,

<3

Shell

Oh Newfs, I'm so so sorry. Poor baby has a big operation coming up. But he is in a great hospital, literally one of the best. Hang in there honey, and know our thoughts, prayers & love is with you, Tango & Molly.  I lit a candle for Tango in front of my St. Francis statue and said a prayer. I wish there was something more I could do for you. Stay strong & kiss Tango for us when you see him.  Chiwowa & the 3 girls

You, Tango,  & Molly  are in my thoughts and prayers. Kisses and much love sent your way.

Donna

I have received 2 calls from the in house Vets at Tufts....

The first call was to tell me he rested comfortably thru the night.

The second call was late yesterday afternoon, the Vet said they are giving Tango a little morphine to keep him comfortable, but Tango is still not eating. The Vet said because he is now on morphine he will probally has even a less desire to eat.... the Vet aslo asked me if I would like them to put Tango under anesthesia and "Pop" the ball back into its socket, so he will be more comfortable until the surgery....I told the Vet I didn't think I wanted to do that to Tango--> my Vet here had already knocked Tango out twice in 2 days, to "pop" the ball back in, and the ball keeps popping right back out, and I didnt feel it was nessacarry at this point as long as he is resting quietly, and being monitored and on pain management meds. I just felt he had already been put under twice this week, and is going to be under again in a couple of days for surgery...I just can't justify popping it back in place for a very short time....

Poor Molly is lost at home without her buddy here....she isn't eating very much, and just kinda laying around the house.  She is constamtly looking around the house for Tango, she looks in spaces that are so small even a cat coudn't fit in. I have noticed she has become very "clingy" to me, and that is so not Molly. She is sad without her buddy here, but she will be fine.

The call I get today from the vet at Tufts will be the call that will be explaining what is about to happen , recovery,and what I should expect from the hip replacement....

I can't explain it, but it is helping me by typing this all out here, kinda releasing all this sad, scared emotions I have going on inside me right now....

I am glad that they are giving you updates...that is such a relief to you. What an amazing place Tango is in and  that there is round the clock care for your baby.

Always thinking about you three...and still praying for a light at the end of the tunnel.

Love,

KC and Binky