What a guy...

Tug

Tug

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I guess Tug didn't want to be a Skunk for Hallowe'en again, so...

He arranged to get his tail caught in the truck door. I had a heart attack when he yelped and cried as he pulled it through the closed door. Fully closed door! When I managed to get to it, I could feel a spot that was compressed but he didn't act hurt when I touched it. But... Better to be safe than sorry, so off to the Vet we went.

To get a good idea of the damage, Mr. Vet had to shave off Tug's wonderful plummage of a tail! The thick, cushioning, Yak A$$ fur the Vet thinks saved him from broken bones and possible amputation...





So, I guess I'll find some mouse ears and we'll call him "Ricky Rat"!!
 
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Leonard and his bud Snuffles

Leonard and his bud Snuffles

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OH my!!! So sorry to read this. Glad nothing really bad happen, though I have to laugh at his current tail looks.

I know I caught the end fur one time in the door, but no meat thank God.
 
Wayne A

Wayne A

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Poor guy must be so embarrassed. Very lucky no real damage done.Not physically anyway. Hope he doesn't have psychological issues.Tell him he is unique. LOL
 
Tricia2

Tricia2

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Oh TUG! Yikes buddy, that had to hurt! Tell Mum you need a black maribou tail sleeve until your plume is back.
 
BaileyBear

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Since there was no real injury, I hope it's okay that I laughed. I have never seen a naked newf tail before. It's so skinny! Hugs to Tug, I'm sure it had to hurt.
 
Tug

Tug

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I'm very careful with the boy's tail. I tuck it in between his legs when I close the door. THIS time he jumped into the wrong door while gravity was closing it! Silly boy :shocker: Just too excited about a C-A-R R-I-D-E, I guess :crazy:
And he IS very embarrassed about his nakedness. He gives me the under brow up look as if to say: "I am MORTIFIED, Mother!"
Last night he spent most of his time trying to catch that strange, hairless thing that kept chasing him and hitting him. Too funny :tongue:
 
BoundlessNewfs

BoundlessNewfs

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OMG!! I honestly thought those pics were "fakes"...part of a costume for Halloween, or something. Poor Tug!! Now, how is he going to keep it warm this winter? Can you do a "weave" or knit him a tail warmer, or something? :)
 
Erika

Erika

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Greta says she has plenty of coat to weave a tail warmer..........then he would be a Landseer
 
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