I had a feeling Black Eye would die.
That’s just kind of the way things go with us and pets.
It would SO be my luck that I decide the mouse needs to be fixed and inevitably make the choice that will ultimately kill him and my kids’ faith in me.
Laina cried when we dropped him off and I was starting to doubt myself.
Maybe she liked him more than I thought?
Maybe this wasn’t worth the risk…
But we had already said our goodbyes, the appointment was made, and the animal doctor already had his cage in her back office.
I hadn’t thought out what I would tell the girls if things “didn’t work out”.
Around 3pm yesterday I got the call.
Black Eye MADE IT!!!
He’s alive!!!
I’m thrilled. When we picked him up the surgeon exclaimed “That was FUN!!!”
I’m glad she enjoyed herself.
She also warned me that Black Eye could “self mutilate” and pick at the incision area and that ultimately his intestines could fall out so I might want to keep him in MY room as it might be traumatizing for the girls to find a dead mouse sans intestines.
She made no mention of how *I* might feel having a dead mouse in MY room, but you know, people just don’t care about moms like they used to.
Black Eye needs to stay in his cage for one week and then we can begin the process of reuniting him with his wife and daughter.
Exciting indeed.
Jayme says
IF he does ‘self mutilate’ could you promise me you’ll spare us a photo documentary that day?
Mrs Lucia-Wright says
Awww bless that little mouse and bless you going to such lengths to ensure mouse-love!!
trash says
You realise your vet will probably write a paper about this and use it toward a PhD. Obviously there will be photographic evidence; pictures of poor old Black Eye on the operating table, the only thing disguising him a black line obscuring his face.
Glad he pulled through and that you gave your vet a chance to stretch herself. Do you think she reckons you go home and plan these challenges for her?
Brandi says
YOU ARE SUPER MOM for doing all that! Hope he gets well soon. Every morning I come downstairs to see if the fish are still swimming….
OHN says
So, does “fun” = free?
Karen, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry" says
That’s such good news Black Eye survived the surgery. Hope he doesn’t ruin it all now. I would be very bad for your kids to think of you as the mouse killer.
kiki says
i was skeered for a second there. so happy black eye made it through. i hope his family accepts him with open arms. i wonder if this surgery will this change his overall demeanor…
how much did you have to pay for this surgery?
Michelle says
Glad to hear it! Hopefully the transition to his wife and family will be a smooth one.
Tim says
YAYY Black Eye! So glad that things are going so good. We hope and pray that he doesnt injure his incision site.
Love and Prayers,
Tim
gina says
This mouse saga is cracking me up. I just hope it gets you on Ellen. She IS a big animal lover…
Stephanie says
We had a hamster that self mutalated once, not a pretty picture, good idea to keep it from the kids.
brianne says
Yay! I hope he decides to keep his intestines just where they are. No self-mutilation Black Eye!!!
Lynne says
His intestines might fall out? Never a dull moment in your household :)
Christie says
I’m glad to hear that the Surgery went well and that Black Eye is sans Peas!
You know, I’ve been ready your blog long enough to know that you are a pretty crafty lady. You should try to fashion him with a little head cone so he won’t knaw himself to death. And then take pictures of course
Liz from Noexcuses says
So glad to hear the good news. I should have my vet call yours! We had a hamster with stitches and the vet made her a cone like the one that dogs wear! It looked absolutely ridiculous, but it worked! Chubbles lived to be almost four years old!
Celebrate your new and improved family member!
Peg says
I’m so glad he made it! Do they make those little collars (funnel looking thingees) small enough for a mouse? You know? So he couldn’t gnaw away at his stiches and ultimately his intestines?
Foursons says
Oh yuck! Just another reason mice should not be pets.
rhonda says
Well, my friend, you just won Mom of the Year award!! lol
heather says
I was also wondering about the collars they put on bigger pets after surgery. Maybe you make one out of an empty TP roll and some tape?
I’m glad Black Eye made it through the surgery. And yes I did say a little prayer for the guy. I love animals.
Hopefully his recovery will go well and so will the family reunion.
Kathy says
They make this tape especially for animals that doesn’t stick to their fur…can you use some of that to cover the incision area and keep him off it? I’m glad he made it!
Sharon says
You are a better woman than I ever hope to be. He’s one lucky mouse!
Losrulz says
I had no idea vets were able to fix mice … and I had no idea this type of “procedure” was in demand!
Stacey says
haaaha! I like how you wrote that. Nicely done. I was all prepared to hear how you dealt with the “is the a heaven for mice?” questions :) Glad he pulled through and your vet had such a great time; nothing like loving your job.
dusty earth mother says
Oh, Black Eye, thank God! I was nervous there for a few minutes.
Very glad she warned you about the “intestines falling out” possibility. Hate it when that happens.
lori says
I can’t wait to see what happens! Mice are very family oriented. I think in alternate mouse universe, if the roles were reversed they would do the same for you so you could be with your family and be happy.
Frugal Vicki says
Gosh, talk about teeny tiny…..well you know. I’m glad the mouse is less of a man and happy about it!
Lourie says
I am glad he made it. I hope the healing process goes well. No spilling of guts please. Behave BE and leave the stitches alone.
Jade says
yeah, they don’t care if YOU wake up to a dead-eye…it’s all about the kids these days…gosh!
Happy ur little guy made it!
kisatrtle says
Hurray! Black Eye is fixed and should soon be back with his wife and daughter. I’m dying to know how much this surgery cost you, but I’m afraid asking is a bit taboo. I wanted to check with Ann Landers but alas there is no documented letters about mouse circumcism.
Sara Plays House says
Hooray! So glad he made it through. I never had any doubts.
Can you videotape the reunion? Complete with sappy music? That would really make my day. Thank you.
dysfunctional mom says
Hooray for Black Eye!
Jenners says
Wait … are you saying you paid for your MOUSE to have surgery? I’m … impressed??
Tracy P. says
“That was fun!” So she’s paying you, right? ;-)
And yeah, that NYT reporter–SHAME on HER! She is completely. totally. jealous.
Erin Badziong says
You could make one of those little cone things they put on dogs for him to keep him from chewing his stitches;-)
lizgizzy says
I will keep your little trooper in my prayers. Who knew that a mouse could get snipped? Maybe the procedure will calm him a little, if he doesn’t chew on himself- ick!
Erin says
You are wonderful!
Sheree says
Suggestion… if he does kick the bucket you can always go to the pet store pick out a black girl mouse and call it good right?
debi9kids says
OMGOSH! Yeah Black Eye! Here’s hoping there is no self-mutilating going on anytime soon….ewwwwww…
Mom Taxi Julie says
YEAH!!! He made it!!
Life With Vivian says
Hi, I’m a new follower of your blog. :)
I’m so glad Black Eye made it! Let us know how the re-intro with his family goes!