Lazarus, Come Forth
From Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Magic of Dogs
By Marisa Hanna

Miracles happen every day. Not just in remote country villages or at holy sites halfway across the globe, but here, in our own lives.
~Deepak Chopra

Late one evening, I noticed that Lazarus, my beloved German Shepherd, was not acting like himself. He began pacing and whining, and just couldn't settle down to get comfortable. When he started to vomit, my husband and I knew a trip to the emergency vet was in order.

I arrived at the emergency clinic with Lazarus at 11:30 p.m. Vitals were taken, and he appeared to be stable. However, my boy continued to show signs of abdominal discomfort. So, we decided that X-rays were needed. The results were inconclusive and sent off to a radiologist for analysis. The doctor felt that Lazarus might need surgery and recommended he be kept overnight in case the radiologist confirmed her suspicions. I agreed to leave him at the clinic in hopes his discomfort would pass by morning without the need for any further treatment. The doctor assured me that she would call regardless of the time if there was any change or Lazarus needed to go into surgery. (Keep reading)