Pre-Surgery Message from Sam

Hello all! This is Sam, Fletch’s dad, doing an update on the Save Fletcher blog!

 

First, I just wanted to thank everyone for their support through this whole ordeal, the outpouring of messages on facebook and re-posting of our blog has really kept Marissa and I strong for our little trooper. And several generous donations have already helped us toward paying his crazy vet bills – for everyone who has given to help us save our hound, you have my sincerest thanks. You are truly wonderful people and I hope we can repay your kindness one day.

 

I thought I’d share a fun moment from the last few days. Fletch is a weird little guy, and likes nothing more than the “treat” of a slice of bread. Every time I have made a sandwich over the last two years, Fletcher would sprint into the kitchen and lie down, expectantly waiting for his favorite treat. One time he actually stole the peanut butter sandwich from right out of my hand when I wasn’t paying attention, but it was so funny I couldn’t even get mad at him (even when he spit it out a few seconds later – he doesn’t like peanut butter)!

 

Well, he’s not feeling the best with his bad leg and all, but last night I was moving the bread in the fridge, and he must’ve heard the bag crinkling or something. Because he popped up from his dog bed in the living room and hopped all the way to the kitchen, just like he used to. It was great to see him still so excited about his favorite treat. He’s still our little guy!

 

Fletcher’s surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning, we’ll keep you posted with how he does.