[Magdalen] Prayers for Milo

[Marion Thompson]

So sad.  Prayers for little Milo in his distress, and for his humans who 
love him.

Marion, a pilgrim
On 11/28/2014 12:12 PM, Sally Davies wrote:
> May I ask for prayers for our little dachshund Milo...He's had the usual
> day of following the sun around the front yard, basking until it sinks
> behind the garden wall and then jumping excitedly until his food arrives.
> All was normal until he suddenly collapsed and started crying and dragging
> one back leg.
>
> Fortunately the rest of the family were home and my husband and younger son
> rushed him to the vet, which is more or less across the road. Vet says he
> thinks it's a "spinal stroke". He's given a cortisone injection and some
> Valium...Milo is resting. I've taken him out of his kennel and put him in
> his basket on top of a sleeping bag and towel, and snuggled under a
> blanket.
>
> Chipo, the other dachshund, won't be separated from him so to stop her
> screaming the whole evening I've let her join him. She helps keep him warm
> and he's used to her being there, even though she might add pressure
> whatever's uncomfortable. And something is because he's constantly crying
> quietly to himself. The vet told Keith he wouldn't be in pain, just
> distress from some kind of funny feeling in his back leg or legs. He also
> said that it would either sort itself out or it wouldn't, and if it doesn't
> there's not much more he can do.
>
> My son Evan, who's the Chief Dog Feeder and official owner of Milo is
> tearful and we're all very worried as well as distressed by the crying and
> whining. I've given him a crushed Rescue Remedy tablet in a half spoon of
> yoghurt, which he ate quite readily, but so far no improvement...or maybe a
> bit less...I keep praying for some relief and peace for him, if a dog can
> feel peace. He doesn't respond to efforts to comfort him by voice or by
> petting.
>
> We don't know how old Milo is, he's a rescue dog and certainly had a hard
> time for while before he was rescued, he was found on a golf course. He's
> the sweetest, gentlest and happiest dog I've ever known and very much part
> of the family but we've known for a while that he's crossed the line into
> Old Dog territory.
>
> Sally D
>