Comments for The Winston Wagon

Comment on No excuses people! by west bergkoetter

west bergkoetter — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:10:17 +0000

first thing i would like to say is seeing winston and ur site was what we needed to see . we have had a traggic thing happen to our bassett DUKE . he is 8 yrs old and has come down with IVD . and we decided to have the surgey done for him we r waiting for his deep pain to comeback in his back legs its been 3 days since the surgey and still nothing . we r dedicaded to him and r willing to do whatever it takes as long as he is happy . we still r not out of the woods yet but r hoping for the best . we would love to ask u some questions about winston and the maintaince for him . also whatever we need to get to make him more confortable for his return home . we would love to chat anytime .. and we hope winston is doing great thank you very much for ur site it has helped us very much to think in a positive way about this . god bless .

thank you ,
west_bergkoetter@yahoo.com

Comment on Snug as a bug by admin

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:48:56 +0000

I am so sorry to hear about your hind end dilemmas. It seems that is a problem for us dogs once we get older. Thank goodness for your family. They seem awesome. Thanks for visiting my site. Keep us updated!

Love, Winston

Comment on Snug as a bug by Vanessa

Vanessa — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:37:33 +0000

Hi Winston,

I just checked out your blog after my mom saw the link your mama posted on Craigslist, and I wanted to tell you how much I like you. You’re an inspiration — and very funny and cute, too.

I’m a beagle about 10 years old. I can walk (though, like most beagles, it’s more like waddling because I’ve lost my girlish figure), but I’ve had three episodes of hind-end paralysis. My mom, dad and four human siblings helped me get around using a sling. Several weeks of prednisone, lots of rest and patience did the trick each time. I’ve also had two bouts of beagle pain syndrome, which prevents me from moving my neck or head without excruciating pain, but again, pred, time and patience… You know the rest.

My family at one time even looked into getting some wheels for me, too, when they thought I wasn’t going to recover from the mysterious problem that paralyzed my back legs (spinal stroke, my vet thought at first, but we’re not sure). I’m so glad my family didn’t give up on me, and that yours was there for you too. They love me **that** much. You know — it’s a hound thing.

Be well and watch out for the speed bumps — but don’t let ‘em slow you down.

Love, Rosie

Comment on Just checkin’ in on the boys by admin

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:11:30 +0000

He’s definitely an emotional guy. Thanks for visiting the site!

Comment on Just checkin’ in on the boys by Penny

Penny — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:44:37 +0000

I love Winston & Ben! Thanks for the video! I love how Winston talks!!!

Comment on The Bottom’s up Harness, a handicapped dog’s best friend by admin

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:57:47 +0000

Sorry about that Arnie. I didn’t mean to be flippant in my last reply to you. I didn’t realize the name of the leash and the inventor. It’s a great product and I have since changed the name of my blog post. It’s an awesome product.

Comment on Dogs in Wheelchairs by admin

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:11:43 +0000

Instead of using a towel, check out my post on the ‘hiney harness’. It has been a lifesaver for us. Our backs were in bad shape. You can find it on http://www.handicappedpets.com. The price is pretty reasonable. As for a used chair….hmm….I don’t really know on that one. We checked out a few on ebay but they weren’t Winston’s size. We didn’t want to get one and not have it fit properly. You might check out craigslist also.

Hang in there. I am hoping the hiney harness will help.

Comment on Dogs in Wheelchairs by Kristian Peterson

Kristian Peterson — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:32:33 +0000

Dear Winston,

I too have a fabulous basset hound, female named Delilah.
Just 3 weeks ago she went through the same as you.
She is 9 years old and the love of my life.
I want to get her a wheelchair, but I too have had some serious surgery in the past 2 months and I dont have the money to buy her one.
Do you know of any organizations that might be able to help us?

I so want her to have her fredom again, as it so hard on both of us to towel walk.
Thanks and Blessings to you on your recovery.
Bassets ROCK!

Comment on Family troubles by Bill

Bill — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:58:33 +0000

Sorry to hear Benny is not feeling so hot! Be sure to let us know how everything works out.

Comment on Water, water everywhere and none for me by barb fultz

barb fultz — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:43:16 +0000

I love the wheels you have for Winston, I too have a basset with no use of her back legs. Where did you get your wheel chair?
And how old is Winston? I will be anxiously waiting to here for you, thanks so much