Alayne got this shot yesterday of me taking out the sutures from Samantha's surgery site. As I mentioned on her homecoming day blog post, the growth our vets removed did turn out to be benign, so we dodged a bullet on that one. We're not always that lucky, so we were very relieved. Although Sam was a wee bit nervous about me poking around with the scissors, they're actually a special veterinary type designed for suture removal -- so it's even less likely she'd get jabbed with an inadvertent move on my part!
The tub in the background is for bathing dogs; you don't actually soak them in it like a regular bathtub, but use a shower-type hose spray to get them wet and rinse them off. The water drains out through a hose in the base.
Samantha was just glad she was only having sutures removed and not getting a bath as well!
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What a precious girl that Sam is! Glad to hear the tumours are benign! Sending her lots of hugs!
Posted by: Nina | November 18, 2009 at 07:44 PM
I like the way she is keeping a close eye on you & I think she was also watching to make sure she wasn't going to be led to the bath too! A bath...how horrible!!! I'm so happy smilin' Sam did dodge a bullet!!! YAY!!!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | November 17, 2009 at 05:50 PM
I remember Samantha's story, and I remember how her owner learned where she ended up. I'm so glad RDR took her in. She's a real sweetie. I know her owner must feel relieved to know she has such a great home. Thanks, Steve & Alayne!
Posted by: Moon Rani | November 17, 2009 at 03:29 PM
Look what a good girl Sam is getting her stitches out. I'm so proud, as if she's mine. Guess it's cause she looks just like my 13 yr old black lab mix. She's also a good girl for vetting and grooming tasks.
Gratitude shoutout to the universe for the benign results!!
Posted by: Lynn (in Louisiana) | November 17, 2009 at 12:54 PM
This was so funny...a BATH? Oh no!! But examining a sensitve area, go ahead!
You and Sam look very patient in the photo, I can tell she's a sweet girl.
Glad to see her doing so well!
Posted by: boundforglory | November 17, 2009 at 08:53 AM
I'm so glad Smilin' Sam's doing well.
That dog wash tub looks like such a back saver!
Posted by: Lynne Parker | November 17, 2009 at 07:59 AM
I sure could use one of those bath setups....my tub is getting lower and lower each year!
Hooray for benign biopsies...they seem to be the exception rather that the rule these days.
Posted by: Debbie | November 17, 2009 at 07:56 AM
was it deaf tyler that used to enjoy sleeping in that bath tub?
Posted by: kate and luke | November 17, 2009 at 01:31 AM
Sweet Baby! You are a very lucky girl, Samantha.... for so many reasons!
Posted by: Penny Heinrich | November 16, 2009 at 10:44 PM