Captain Parker, sign dog, bit by Rattlesnake

McDermit said:
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Neutering is terrible. We just did it to my ktten recently, and I'd never ever ever everrrrrrr put an animal through that again. They sent him home immediately after surgery, and it was seriously the most pathetic thing I've ever seen. It was like having a real life bobble head doll... that walked in circles for hours while crying and walking into walls.
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Then you really should adopt animals that are already fixed. Neutering is uncomfortable, but 10,000,000 animals are put to sleep every year, largely due to the fact that people don't spay and neuter their critters.
 
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It looks like we'll have to make another trip to the vet. Parker has a large amount of fluid build up on his shoulder/chest area. I'm sure the vet will make another drainage incision. --- But other than that, he seems to be toughing it out. Drinking, eating, and wagging his tail. No cat or chicken chasing, but I'm sure he'll be back at that soon enough.

Truckinmike

PS- get those signs out, tomorrow is the big day:D
http://www.paintthetownron.com/
 
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The vet placed another incision on his upper inner portion of his leg for more fluid drainage. But his spirits are high, even after having a razor blade slice through his very sore leg. But as you can see Capt. Parker is slowly getting his groove back. He is ready to start "painting the town Ron".:p

TruckinMike
 
I'm very glad that Captain Parker is doing better and better.

Just wondering if Captain Parker will become the official or unofficial mascot for the Ron Paul campaign? In my opinion he already is the unofficial mascot of the Ron Paul forums.

Would the campaign ever put a picture of Captain Parker on the official site along with his story if they had a chance after the Q3 crunch?

Anyway, thank you for sharing his story with us along with all the great photos.
 
Shatterhand said:
I'm very glad that Captain Parker is doing better and better.

Just wondering if Captain Parker will become the official or unofficial mascot for the Ron Paul campaign? In my opinion he already is the unofficial mascot of the Ron Paul forums.

Would the campaign ever put a picture of Captain Parker on the official site along with his story if they had a chance after the Q3 crunch?

Anyway, thank you for sharing his story with us along with all the great photos.
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Cool idea. I see similarities between RP & CP:

--Both have dealt w/snakes of one ilk or another (RP in the political arena; CP in the grass), and both seem to be doing well now, despite the attacks they've undergone
--They have the support of many on this forum
--Both are quite adorable
--Both will continue to inspire us!

:D
 
Shatterhand said:
I'm very glad that Captain Parker is doing better and better.

Just wondering if Captain Parker will become the official or unofficial mascot for the Ron Paul campaign? In my opinion he already is the unofficial mascot of the Ron Paul forums.

Would the campaign ever put a picture of Captain Parker on the official site along with his story if they had a chance after the Q3 crunch?

Anyway, thank you for sharing his story with us along with all the great photos.
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Yeah... Keep us updated on the "Life and Times" of Captain Parker.
 
Went out and put up some signs and a bunch of Ron Paul bumper stickers yesterday.

Its not just good for Ron, its good exercise too.

I'll pop a few aspirin and do the same today...
 
I think the New York Times has someone on the way to do a cover story!

Wait, er no, they'll black this out too...
 
La Mancha... thanks for the tip. I'm going to administer vitamin C. TODAY.


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...here is a little history on Captain Parker
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I named my patriotic pooch after the late Captain John Parker of the Lexington Militia. Here is a little history...(the morning after Paul Revere's ride)

John Parker (July 13, 1729 – September 17, 1775) was an American farmer, mechanic, and soldier, who commanded the Lexington militia at the Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775. Parker was born in Lexington to Josiah Parker and Anne Stone. His experience as a soldier in the French and Indian War (Seven Years War) at the Siege of Louisbourg and conquest of Quebec most likely led to his election as militia captain by the men of the town.

He was in poor health from consumption (tuberculosis) on the morning of April 19. Tradition reports his order at Lexington Green to be "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here." He witnessed his cousin Jonas Parker killed by a British bayonet. Later that day he rallied his men to attack the regulars returning to Boston in an ambush known as "Parker's Revenge."
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I belong to a Historical/marksmanship group that gathers to remember the history and heritage of our founding fathers. The "Revolutionary War Veterans Association" holds a nationwide rifle marksmanship clinic throughout the lower 48. The RWVA honors our founders through words and actions by holding a Two-day marksmanship event known as the "Appleseed Shoot". It begins with a motivational speech on the history of our patriotic founders. The ones that "stood their Ground" against the gun grabbing, overbearing British of April 19th, 1775. Remember "the shot heard 'round the world", well, this is that day.
And after the history lesson, we proceed into the basics of rifle marksmanship. The clinic lasts for two full days. The goal is to create a nation of Riflemen. The Rifleman can consistently take out a 4 MOA (Minute of Angle) target at 500 yards, in a rapid fire cadence. 1 Shot every 2-3 seconds. A Rifleman not only can shoot, but also knows his/her history as well. Its all apart of Saving America, the end goal of the RWVA.http://appleseedinfo.org/

A good book... Paul Revere's Ride by David Hackett Fischer

TruckinMike
 
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The Parker Report

Parker is feeling better, but he is still very sore. However, I should call him Hop-a-long, because he has been hopping around everywhere. His skin is starting to really slough off, and in large areas surrounding the leg. But the good news is a thin bit of skin membrane is already starting to close over the sloughed areas.

I think he's coming along great, considering the severity of the bite.

Truckinmike
 
Amazing wound repair herbal solution

This herbal farm repair solution seems awsome and I have some for emergency use but I have not tried it yet. Maybe this could also help? Good luck:)

http://www.schreiners.com/wound_care.html


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6 week later


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The Parker Report

bad news... My previous report indicated that Parker had some thin skin growth. I was mistaken. After I gave Parker his Warm water rinse, the sloughed area began falling away to a great extent. The "membrane" that I reported seeing simply fell away exposing decaying muscle tissue. It looks like the venom has destroyed a significant portion of his muscle tissue as well. I would post a close up pic, but I might get censored for graphic material thats inappropriate for this forum.

Other than that... he seems to be quite spunky and happy.

La MAncha... Thanks for the info, I'm going to check out that sight. Sad to say, That horse leg doesn't look to much different from Parkers. :eek:

Truckinmike
 
I hope he gets better. It would really suck if he has ends up losing a leg over it. Dogs can usually get around ok on 3, but I hope he doesn't have to.
 
I'll keep Captain Parker in my prayers! What a cutie. Anybody else have pups that campaign for Paul? I bet Parker would feel better if he saw other pups working hard on the campaign tail...errr trail..I know I would! ^_^

Get better soon!
 
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