Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Well, we're back . Unfortunately, we had another disaster on holiday (after ES flying off his bike in Italy last year and breaking his collarbone). On day 3 of the holiday our dog, Riley, fell off a cliff . OH honestly thought he was dead although for some reason I never believed that. When we managed to get down to him it was obvious his leg was badly injured but he seemed alert. We put him inside OH's large rucksack and took a corner each, carrying him back up the cliff face and 2 miles to a lighthouse we had come from. A lovely Dutch family gave us a lift to our car 3 miles away and after some help from a local shopkeeper we got Riley to the nearest vet - 1 1/2 hours drive away . The upshot was that he'd dislocated his hip and needed cage rest for 2 weeks . We visited him once but he got overexcited so we then just phoned for updates. We managed to pick him up on Wednesday just past. He's looking really well, if a bit thin but has some nerve damage so is really wobbly on his hind legs. They say he should recover completely though. We were so lucky - I don't know what we'd have done if the outcome hadn't been so good. It's really made us realise how important he is to us. The holiday was totally different as a result but we still enjoyed it - it's a beautiful part of the world. I'll need a week to catch up on all the new posts so hope to be back up to speed soon . (I've also found out something family-wise which has thrown me a bit but I'll unburden myself about that in another post.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Aah poor Riley, I hope that he continues to improve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Glad your dog is going to be ok - sometimes you need a holiday to recover from a holiday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Gosh! Poor Riley. I hope he's feeling better soon. Glad you still managed to have a decent time though. Welcome back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Oh no! Poor Riley! I do hope he is back on form soon. That must have been such a huge worry for you while you were away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Poor Riley Glad to hear he's on the mend though. Welcome back ANH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 My dearly beloved dog Tina RIP was 14 when I lost her and 1 year old when I got her with a dislocated hip which kept dislocating and the owner wanted to put her to sleep as he wanted to breed from her and hip score her. If we had to toggle her hip he could not do this. I asked if I could have her as we had just lost our other labrador and her hip stayed in place for me and only came out one more time a couple of months later on in all the years we had her - she had arthritis in it later in life but hey she was fine. Riley will be back to normal and glad he is ok - must have been scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Vick,i you don't do holidays by halves, do you? x Glad to hear Riley's on the mend. Take care x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Poor Riley! I'd just have days out from now on if I were you ANH. I hope he will get over it quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Oh no poor Riley I hope he bounces back ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I can't imagine how you felt when the accident happened Poor Riley, wishing him a speedy recovery x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Crikey! What a shock, thank goodness he survived. Hope the poor boy is back on all 4 feet soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Here's hoping Riley makes a speedy recovery Welcome back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Oh no. Poor Riley . I hope he recovers quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Glad to see you back ANH, Oh what a scary time for you, so glad Rileys gonna be ok, what a relief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Poor Riley, glad he is getting better now. Perhaps you should holiday at home in future, it may be safer Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Best wishes to Riley for a speedy recovery and remind me never to holiday with you and yours ANH Nice to have you back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Ouch! Poor Riley - that must have been very scary for all of you. Holidays with you can never be dull! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Golly what a rollercoaster (just read the other thread ), as has been suggested, maybe a few days at home next year with day trips would be better for you . I hope everything settles soon, & Riley recovers quickly, {{{hugs}}} from me & my furry ones for you and Riley, Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Oh no poor you and Riley but he had a very lucky escape. I hope his hip mends soon. I should just stay at home next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Crumbs! Thank goodness he is ok (and you are too ), I would have been in pieces if that happened to Bracken. Sending lots of healing vibes to Riley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Blimey, that would possibly be my worst nightmare to see my dog fall over the edge of a cliff. I'm so glad Riley is going to be OK. Lots of tlc and doggy treats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I felt sick reading that, so glad Riley is ok. ANH STAY AT HOME!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Thanks everyone . It really was one of the worst days we've ever had . He slid a few feet, scrabbling desperately , then fell, we reckon, about 30 feet onto rocks below . I think the fact that they were weathered, smooth rocks saved him as if he'd fallen onto solid rockface he wouldn't have been so lucky . I've already had 2 offers from family & friends for Riley to stay with them when we go away again . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 good grief snuggles and strokes to Riley from me, kev and piperkit (hers from a corner actually - shes not too keep on big dogs ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
