Thank you Thank you Thank you
By Gabs
@gabs8513 (48686)
United Kingdom
February 8, 2011 5:29am CST
to all my wonderful Friends here who supported me and gave me strength to stay strong for my Gissi, prayed for him and kept him in their thoughts
Well.........................the miracle is Gissi is back, not 100% but the Vet was so surprised when Gissi went bouncing in she even asked me if it was the same Dog from yesterday or did I have 2 of them
When we got back yesterday I did a lot of crying, I was hugging my boy and talking to him, thanking him for the happiness he has brought to me, the love he has given me, I also told him even though I was not ready to let him go if it is his time, I am there with him, but if it is not his time, to please fight
I fell asleep on the Settee when I woke up 2 hours later, I had this little Dog sitting there looking at me, I rubbed my eyes to make sure I was awake, he wagged his Tail, something he had not done in 3 Days
He also was not dragging his foot but he was slightly limping and still is, my Daughter come through and she to was amazed, we both just looked at him, he started to bark at us, I guess he was fed up with us 2 staring at him as though he was a ghost
He is still weak but not as weak as he was, his strength is picking up
Then even more amazed last night he was eating ( I am crying as I am writing this as I still can not believe it) when one of my Friends came over, she was in tears, she asked me what I had done, I told her nothing really just cuddling him and talking to him
I got up this morning to find my Daughter on the Settee awake she had been there since 3am, as Gissi had woke her up wanting to play......yes you read right........because he would not stop bouncing against the bed, she got up so he would not wake me up, Giss just sat there looking at me with his Puppy eyes as if to say not me Mum
The Vet was very confused, as she still could not believe how he had recovered she asked me what I had done, I told her as well I just cuddled him, talked to him gently and nothing else, she said well something has brought him back, she told me that when it comes to Gissi she will never give up on him again and predict that he is not going to make it, the Nurse Vet and Receptionist give a hug
They have given him another 2 Injections and he has to be on Antibiotics for 5 Days and see how he goes, the Vet told me Gissi is a Miracle Dog, she told me that they where not expecting to see him alive this morning ................ well he is
It is thanks to all my and Gissi's Friends out there that the little Man made it through
Thank you all for the encouraging words the love you have all sent to us and for keeping me strong
There was 4 of us sitting here crying yesterday out of happiness because the little Fellow was still here with us
Thank you all for everything you are all the best and I love you loads and so does Gissi
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38 responses
@LadyMarissa (12148)
• United States
8 Feb 11
You know Gabs...
I saw the myLot notification that you had started a discussion & I immediately began to cry just knowing it was the dreaded discussion that we no longer had our little guy with us. When I finally got control of myself enough to come to the discussion, I cried twice as hard!!! I have often wondered if he wasn't older than you thought & when the vet confirmed she felt the same it made me very sad. I believe that prayer is better than pills & love can conquer ALL!!! Your Little Man has just proven me correct!!! ALL the prayers he received here has lifted him up. With that lift, your love brought him back!!!! Please give Gissi a BIG hug & kiss from Auntie M & tell him that I love him!!! 
Ask your vet about a liquid vitamin called "Hi-Vite" It's an iron & vitamin enhanced liquid. It's NOT cheap, but you don't give them much at a time. When I could see my cat getting low, I'd give her a dropper full first thing in the morning & she would be up & eating within the hour. Over the next few days I'd still give her a dropper full. I could tell a big difference when she was taking the vitamins & when she wasn't Iron is good for our blood, so I would assume it's good for our furbabies blood too!!! Of course, as spunky as Gissi is, you might not be able to keep up with him after taking it!!! 
I don't know that this stuff will help Gissi, but I just searched & found a site that sells this direct for a good bit cheaper...
http://www.healthypets.com/hivitedrops.html
It says to give a 1/2 dropper twice a day. Well, my little girl hated to take this stuff & she was too smart for me to hide it in her food, so I'd give her a dropper full once a day & just got it out of the way. From 15 to 21 years old, I swear that & my love is ALL that kept her here with me for those 6 years. Around 15 years old, her vet told me to just accept that her body was wearing out & it eventually did, but I had 6 years of love & companionship the vet had told me to forget about. I sure am GLAD I didn't listen to her!!!
I will warn you that the Hi-Vite stinks to high Heaven, but it's worth it if it works!!!! 
Ask your vet about a liquid vitamin called "Hi-Vite" It's an iron & vitamin enhanced liquid. It's NOT cheap, but you don't give them much at a time. When I could see my cat getting low, I'd give her a dropper full first thing in the morning & she would be up & eating within the hour. Over the next few days I'd still give her a dropper full. I could tell a big difference when she was taking the vitamins & when she wasn't Iron is good for our blood, so I would assume it's good for our furbabies blood too!!! Of course, as spunky as Gissi is, you might not be able to keep up with him after taking it!!! I don't know that this stuff will help Gissi, but I just searched & found a site that sells this direct for a good bit cheaper...
http://www.healthypets.com/hivitedrops.html
It says to give a 1/2 dropper twice a day. Well, my little girl hated to take this stuff & she was too smart for me to hide it in her food, so I'd give her a dropper full once a day & just got it out of the way. From 15 to 21 years old, I swear that & my love is ALL that kept her here with me for those 6 years. Around 15 years old, her vet told me to just accept that her body was wearing out & it eventually did, but I had 6 years of love & companionship the vet had told me to forget about. I sure am GLAD I didn't listen to her!!!
I will warn you that the Hi-Vite stinks to high Heaven, but it's worth it if it works!!!! 
@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
8 Feb 11
Hell's bell's LadyM, I did the SAME thing when I saw the notification in my inbox! I'm still crying, but now it's in laughter at how my Spunky is reacting to the news. lol
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@LadyMarissa (12148)
• United States
8 Feb 11
As I've said many times Sparky...we think waaay toooo much alike!!! 
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@leenie50 (3992)
• United States
8 Feb 11
Sweet Gaby,
Are you sure Gissi is not a Cat with 9 lives? When I saw your post I was afraid to read it. But I don't know why we are all so surprised! Gissi has bee n through so much and always comes out wagging his little tail.
You and Gissi have brought us so many tears but so, so many laughs and that is why we love you both so much.Gissi is definately the "Come Back Kid".
Hugs and Kisses to you both.
Love Leenie
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
19 Feb 11
Hi Leenie
I do not know how he does it but even here where we live he touches everyone Heart
A couple of my Friends here have said it is because he is so cheeky but also so loving lol, he has a wonderful Personality, I mean my Mum talks to him over the Phone and I mean Gissi talks back to her lol
I did not realize though how much he was loved here I really didn't
Love you dearly Dear Friend
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
8 Feb 11
Told you sweetie Gissi is a fighter, he's made of strong stuff, and animals instinctly know when they are loved, wanted and needed and they have a second strength in them, they seem to defeat all odds and have the will to survive, Gissi knows you need him and he won't abandon you, hey he's onto a good thing ;0) Besides all the love, prayers, and support he's had from his fan club, well he wouldn't want to disappoint them now would he? WTG Gissi, hurry up and get 100% better so we can go out, look the better weather is coming and the nights are getting lighter, we've got mischief to make dear friend. Hugs to you both xxxx
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
8 Feb 11
I have just told Spunky the good news and she is now chasing her tail and actually barking! Spunky never barks unless she's excited about something important. So tell Gissi his cousin in Canada is literally over the moon for him!
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which we tell her about later
Spunky you are an awesome Friend to Gissi you go Girl
See something good comes from different places.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
9 Feb 11
What wonderful news gabs...I'm so happy that Gissi pulled through and is almost his usual funny and feisty self--I will still keep him in my prayers
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
8 Feb 11
Praise G♥d, I am so happy for you and Gissi..
Maybe Gissi just had a virus and just needed some rest and a little help from the vet and our Creator...Congrats gabs, I know you must be feeling pretty wonderful right now..:)
Maybe Gissi just had a virus and just needed some rest and a little help from the vet and our Creator...Congrats gabs, I know you must be feeling pretty wonderful right now..:)1 person likes this
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
19 Feb 11
Well he is getting up there so you can't expect puppy energy all the time. My neighbors dog who is already past his longevity age every once in a while will do this little hop and skip like when he was a puppy; it's precious..
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
8 Feb 11
Good morning Gabs, This is WONDERFUL news. what a great way to start the morning knowing that Gissi is better. He truly is a miracle dog. I hope he continues to stay as well as he is. I know if loving him has anything to do w/it he will. Everyone loves Gissi & YOU.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Feb 11
gOOD morning Gabs, things w/me are not good but they could be alot worse & i'm thankful they aren't. hope u have a great weekend. give Gissi a hug & tell him to give u one from me.
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
9 Feb 11
Hi Gabs & Gissi! I can't tell you how absolutely thrilled I am
to read this post!!! I can also tell you now how scared I was
to check my email because last night I prayed, cryed and thought
about the possibility...but it didn't happen because Gissi is
the most wonderful, special and strongest dog in the world! He
is "all of our little Miracle Boy"! He knows how much he is loved
by so many and especially his Mum! I am so happy that all our
prayers were answered! You take care of "Our Little Man"-he
has lots more livin' to do!!! God Bless you my little Love Gissi!!!
Sending more Love, Prayers, and Hugs, Les, Star & Luna
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@hofferp (4734)
• United States
8 Feb 11
Gabs, that's wonderful news. It must have been the power of prayer, hundreds of best wishes and a lot of love. Let's hope Gissi continues to recover. Heck, he may be a Papa soon, so he has to stick around. Keep us up to date on his recovery. Give Gissi, the Miracle dog, a hug from me too. With all the hugs he's going to get, he should be running in no time, if nothing else, to get away from all the mushy hugging. :D
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@margeryann (1845)
• United States
9 Feb 11
Gabs, I'm so happy for you. You made me cry hearing your story. This is a very touching moment. I hope he continues to improve. I've seen miracles like this before. To me when unexplainable things like this happens it is Gods way to prove to us that he exists.Thank you for sharing your story. I hope and pray that he has a lot more healthy years with you. Have a good week!
@jeanena (2198)
• Bucklin, Kansas
8 Feb 11
I am sitting here with Tears streaming .. I am so very happy Gabs. I have been reading your posts to the kids and my mom and when I started crying before I read it out loud they thought the worst of course.
I am going to light my candle in thanks that he is better and for continued improvement, I can't wait to hear again from Gissi himself that he is better ..Love you both very much ~~ Hugs Jodi
@Eskimo (2315)
•
9 Feb 11
Hi Gabs, I know the pain you are going through just now, and hope and pray that Gissi recovers properly. It is really awful when your dog is ill. Lets hope he recovers enough to continue to give you joy for a long time to come.
Take care and look after yourself as well.
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
28 Feb 11
I'm so thrilled he is better. My computer has crashed so I just now read about all the trouble he has had this month. I'm going to continue to pray for him. I certainly don't want you to lose Gissi. After losing Sherlock a week ago last night, I can't fathom little Gissi going too.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
2 Mar 11
Ambie, Sweetheart
It is good to see you and my love and Hugs are still with you
I do know what you are going through and it makes me sad that the little Fellow is gone, I just wish I could have been there to help you through this
I hope you got my Email that I sent you as little Sherlock has a special Place on Gissi's Site now
Little Fellow is still doing ok
Big Hugs to you Sweetie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Feb 11
Oh my gosh. that is so amazing. How old is your Gissi? My dog was 11 years old an dhis back legs kept going out over the years. He finally got to where both fo them went out on him. I felt so sorry for him so we decided to put him to rest last year. I am so happy for you and your Gissi though. We now have a new dog and he is a little over a year old now.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
19 Feb 11
Hi Steph this is what we do not know for sure as he is a Rescue Dog
But they keep deciding on different ages
I personally think Gissi is about 11 but not sure his Life Spann is 16 +
His Leg is ok now I knew it was not that as it does not happen overnight, my Lab Max that I used to have it bit by bit at 13 years old he developed Cancer and we had to let him go
I treasure every moment I have with the little Fellow he is so special
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
8 Feb 11
Hi gabs, That is fabulous news! It just goes to show what love can do. Little Gissi is indeed a miracle dog and his time has not come to leave you yet. I'm very happy for both of you because you really do need each other. Gissi will not leave until his work here is done - than you must let him go and know that everything is as it should be. You may have Gissi with you for a long time yet. I certainly hope so. Blessings.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
8 Feb 11
Hiya gabs,
What wonderful news gabs. I knew that little fella had it in him. I think I said yesterday something like that.
So glad he has made it I really am. Hope he recovers more and more beautifully written Report you´ve written about him Gabs. I am pretty sure that the Vet must be puzzled as to why he is still here wagging his tail. It´s because he´s Gissi and there is no other quite like him. What a superb little wonderful Dog such a fighting spirit. Glad you can now relax and get over all the "nerves" that you have been through too.
Hugs to the two of you you deserve it. xxx
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
19 Feb 11
Hi Sue
Well he is still a bit weak but not that weak that he can not get up to his Mischief lol
You know he is so special to me and he is my Baby, but I do know that I will have to let go one Day but I am hoping that that Day is very far away
Big Hugs xxx
