BRUCE GOES TO THE OPHTHALMOLOGIST PART 2 8 MARCH 2017
	Peggy writes: We hope to get good news about Brucie's eyes so we can schedule his cataract surgery! Crossing fingers & paws all goes well!
The next day, Peggy writes: Well where do I begin? The vet did the tear test and it was improved a little in one eye, left, but the right eye was the same. Inflammation is gone, so decided to do the Electroretinogram to check his retinas. They are flat and non responsive. He is blind, so cataract surgery is not an option. He will need to be on the eye drops and ointment for the rest of his life for the dry eye and to keep inflammation in check. He also needs to have regular check-ups with an ophthalmologist every six months to keep a watch on the dry eye condition.	Photo by BJ Isaacs; 14 March 2017
I have cried my eyes out with this news. He is so sweet and loving and I know he wants to see so badly. The doctor told me that I was doing a great job with Bruce, since he can navigate the steps in and out of my house, can run in the yard with ease, and has learned the words, around and turn on command. Photo by BJ Isaacs; 14 March 2017 I told her that he will be going back to Illinois to a foster home, which is an apartment. She said, "But he is doing so well at your house, with the fenced-in yard and he knows all his surroundings; why couldn't he stay with you until a forever home is found where someone could be home with him all day and has a fenced yard that he can run around in?" I told her it would be up to CRUSA and his foster person up north. Wish I had better news, but guess it is what it is. We tried and that's all we can do.
On 11 March, Peggy writes: We have a handsome, happy, adoptable boy here who still has some superb quality of life ahead of him. Just hearing the news made me sad for him. Even the vet commented how well he listened to me and how happy he was. They all fell in love with him; he was only there for a couple of hours. Bruce is going to stay with me as he has done so well here with my pack and is doing great getting around here with his blindness.	Photo by BJ Isaacs; 14 March 2017
Shell Lewis writes: Let's not mourn Bruce's condition! Let's celebrate his future because it's going to be a bright one (no pun intended). Bill writes: I'm still reeling from the news. Heartbroken. Such an amazing guy. Sweet, smart, energetic. He's with Peggy Nalley and doing wonderfully well. Wishing him a loving new family and the second chance he deserves. On the couch at Bill's house, Bruce contemplated his future (On a side note: I sent all of BUDDY IN FLORIDA & ROSIEVI THE SHY's eye meds to Peggy to have her vet determine if any of it can be used for Bruce.) DOREEN MUNDIE: Sorry he has to deal with blindness, but unlike humans, I do not think they feel sorry for themselves . . . I think they adapt. He is beautiful! ROBYN STINE: Breaks my heart hearing about Brucie. I am always awed with the compassion these pups show for one another and for people. I know Brucie will be loved well with Peggy and hers. ELAINE ALGER: Such sad news, I was hoping the surgery would be done, but alas I guess that was not to be. Glad Peggy is keeping him there; he will find great comfort in familiar surroundings and though the world may be different to him, he sounds as if he has found his different world, dark as it may be, still exciting. Sending good thoughts for the little guy. Honestly, I suspect that the other dogs know he is blind or at least different and though their support may not be noticeable, it is still there. Don't you think these dogs are wonderful? I know that the older dogs can be a financial drain on the rescue's funds but the senior dogs and ones like this little guy just touch my heart. BETSI GREENE: How wonderful that he can stay with you! JACKIE IKE: It's so hard when we can't fix what is wrong with them. He is happy, lively and loved with you, Peggy. I hope you keep him. He is a beautiful dog! BOB ANDERSON: What a heart-tugging story . . .glad Bruce can stay where he is! JACKIE McGUINNESS-PARKER In England: Poor Bruce, but I think he is not aware that he cannot see when he is in a routine and knows where to find his food and bed. JEAN LAWSON Sweet Li'l Bruce; sorry to hear surgery is not an option, hope he can stay in a safe environment.

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