This Turned Out To Be Bad. Worse Than I Thought! Vlog #2

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[@HuntCreekBushcraft]

Let me first say; you are obviously a very thoughtful, compassionate and responsible pet owner. The world needs more people like you. I’m so sorry River suffered due to the stupidity and selfishness of a complete stranger. Breaking that glass was absolutely idiotic on so many levels. And unfortunately you, River and all of nature were left to contend with the aftermath. I volunteered for many years at our local nature park and was allowed to focus my efforts in whatever area interested me. I chose to pick up trash. The parking lots and wildlife viewing areas were the worst; lots of bottles and cans- even dirty diapers. I remember one particular afternoon, arriving at a trailhead parking lot that overlooked a pristine area of old growth hardwoods. With sunset views and the winding creek visible it was a popular spot for photo taking. And what did I find there? Someone had obviously stopped to take pictures of a majestic scene and threw down their empty film canisters, dead AA batteries and the complete contents of their ashtray. Unbelievable!! They wanted to capture the natural beauty on film, then proceeded to destroy it in the same breath! Like those broken bottles in the woods… I call such people Oxymorons Personified. Emphasis on the moron. I’m praying for River’s peace and comfort and speedy recovery. And my best to you as well.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you so much I appreciate you and that’s awesome that you volunteered for such a great cause👍😀

[@bjenns_skog]

This is a good reminder to not get complacent with first aid kits & training. River is lucky that she is your dog, and that you are squared away in this area. 3 ideas- (1). Woodswalker annual meetup and trailwork, pack out the trash, (2) Woodswalker public service video for kids that maybe teachers would show in school, (3) we hang around the area where River got hurt and if anyone is breaking glass we fix their wagon.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for the great comment my friend. I particularly like idea #3 😁👍

[@Mr_Obvious]

Poor River. This breaks my heart. Animals are innocent bystanders to the scumbags of the world that leave their trash and broken glass or other sharp items laying around. Thank God the vet thinks she has a good outlook. It's gonna be tough on her regardless. Dogs don't understand that they can't romp and play like they normally do. Prayers and well wishes headed out to her and your family.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts my friend🙏

[@8626John]

I can't understand people who leave their trash lying around. I hope your dog has a quick recovery. She's a beautiful dog and I'm sorry she got hurt because of the careless behavior of people.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for your kind words and support, it means so much to us!

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Poor River! It’s good that you investigated and got her treatment. I cut the heel of my foot on glass badly in my late teen years. People can be terrible.

[@Woodswalker1965]

For sure we need to be careful out there ! River update is tomorrow👍

[@MeetMeOutside]

Wade, I feel your frustration. There is no room in society for ignorant people to do their ignorant things. All the best to River, she is a beautiful dog. I’m sure everything will be OK. Peace ✌️ 😊

[@Woodswalker1965]

Peace brother, thank you 🙏

[@andreasb.145]

All the best wishes for River, you and your family! 😀. I really hope everything goes smooth and the recovery is fast without complication.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you so much my friend, it means a lot!😀

[@seanenglish85]

I'm so sorry to hear your poor baby had to go through this. I pray she makes a speedy recovery.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks so much my friend!

[@timberdogz]

Hoping River has a full recovery. I’ve had sled dogs who got cut by broken beer bottles…. So aggravating! We used a lot of vet wrap and fleece booties during recovery.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Yes , I’m learning the drill now unfortunately. Thanks buddy!👍

[@Obeeewaan]

I stepped on a broken bottle in a marsh while on a scout camp in the 60's, nearly lost a toe... still got the scars... but it did heal in time...

[@Woodswalker1965]

Oh wow that’s terrible!!

[@mike_outdoors4918]

I'm so sorry to hear this, I hope the vet is able to help River. Sending you my best wishes for a full recovery. Take care Wade.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks Mike, River is resting well but it will be a long recovery apparently.

[@Sacred-Heart-of-Jesus829]

Poor dog! Get well soon, pooches! ❤❤❤

[@Woodswalker1965]

She is doing well, thank you!

[@86beeman]

Geeze man that makes my blood boil. My last dog Casey cut his paster really badly on broken glass in a river - same kind of degenerate act that caused River's injury. It bled profusely and took a long time to stop bleeding even after treatment - miraculously missed all the tendons. I hope River heals up well gets back out with you on the trail in due time. Take care.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you Marlowe! I’m hoping for a quicker recovery than the vet has predicted! Sorry to hear about Casey. 👍

[@FrankMuchnok]

Get well soon River ! I think that this is a lesson to all. Avoid anywhere close to civilization like the plague.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Wherever there are people, there will be trash!

[@elwynsmith5092]

Wade, i feel your pain it's so sad to have that happened ! ! Good thing you got her to to vet as fast as you could ! !

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you for your kind support my friend!

[@ChrisWilliam08]

Great! Now Im adding Quik-Clot to my first aid for myself and my dog. I never think of broken glass being out in the woods. Damnit, I hope River heals fast. I have a Cairn Terrier as well Wade. Great dogs

[@Woodswalker1965]

Yes Quick Clot would be a great item to add. I need to update my Pet FAK for sure. Cairns are great aren’t they? We have a new Cairn puppy now.

[@KevinOutdoors]

Oh man I feel your pain! Get well River!

[@Woodswalker1965]

She’s doing well buddy. Thank you!🙏

[@3101010]

My Rottie lunged at a large window shattering it and cut open both front paws. She ended up getting spooked and ran to my bedroom. By the time I got out of the shower and noticed blood all over my wood floors, I found her bleeding out on my bed. I immediately grabbed the first aid kit and wrapped both paws, I got dressed and carried her to the truck, thankfully the Vet was only a block away. She needed 9 stitches on her two front pads. She rested for about a week but was able to walk on her own to go outside to pee. I changed her dressing every 3 days for a month. The worst feeling ever was seeing her in pain. Take care of her she needs you at her side now more than ever.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Wow that’s terrible. Good thing you were at home to find her and look after her, she was one lucky dog!Thanks for the personal experience my friend. 👍

[@thomasoverton7131]

I share your anger and disgust with people. Thanks for sharing brother. Prayers sent for you and River🙏

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you my friend👊

[@johnwessinger2395]

Hood to hear the news on River. Trust that in 8 weeks it will be all good. Take care of yourself as well Wade

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you my friend, I appreciate you👍

[@reddirt5489]

Sorry to hear that Wade, And sorry River! I know the real work is just beginning, trying to keep her quiet so it can heal. I pray for Rivers paw to heal quickly!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Oh boy you are right there. She is staring at me through her crate doors with her ball in her mouth wondering why we cant play outside!

[@reddirt5489]

@@Woodswalker1965 Darn it poor girl 😔

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Hoping River's Recovery Is Quick ! Sad This Happened Wade ! Hugs For The Pups ! ATB T God Bless

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks Terry she had a small setback, nothing serious. I’ll give a channel update soon. Thanks for stopping by 🙏

[@Obeeewaan]

best wishes for speedy recovery...😕

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you🙏

[@jasonaffeldt7838]

Good luck River with your recovery. People are frustrating with their trash. You take care Wade. See you on the next one my friend. 🇺🇲🔪🔥🌲

[@Woodswalker1965]

Take care Buddy, much appreciated. See you soon!👍

[@JEFLeb35712]

Sorry about River’s situation. I am behind in watching videos. I’ll catch up on your trip one later.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks Jeff, take care👍

[@randy-9842]

Thanks for the update, Wade. My heart and prayers go out for River AND for her family (you, your wife and the rest of your family). This affects all of you and, between you and me, pets ARE family! Crate rest will be difficult for all of you too. Get well quickly River! I have no appropriate words for the thoughtless people in our world but there sure are a bunch of them these days.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Pets are family in my home too my friend🙏

[@fathersonoutdoors7487]

Sorry to hear about your dog my friend hope she feels better soon take care man all the best

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks Bro, I’m sure it will work out.

[@alicewoodard2373]

Ooh, Wade and River!❤ Im so sorry, this is a horrible situation all the way around. River shouldn't have to oay for human stupidity. Poor baby, you can feel her pain..😮

[@alicewoodard2373]

*pay for

[@Woodswalker1965]

She is family for sure. River is resting comfortably and doesn’t seem to be in pain anymore. Hopefully the recovery will be faster than expected. I appreciate your kindness🙏

[@alicewoodard2373]

@@Woodswalker1965 We love you ♥️

[@MTwoodsrunnerPrimitiveSkill]

Yes I'm sure River will heal nicely amigo and while $800 bucks is a fair bit of change. I reckon River is worth every penny..as for the miscreant"s whom caused all this greif, well, sadly you can't fix stupid...a prayer for a speedy recovery...woods

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thank you my friend. Yes she is worth every penny and much more. No complaints she is doing quite well at the moment!

[@Vickyscampingobsession]

Wow poor River 💔. People are so thoughtlessly irresponsible and downright stupid! Last week my 8 year old grandson was showing me the little lean to he and a couple buddies built in the forested ravine near his school. There’s a paved walking path through the ravine that kids, families and pets, wildlife use regularly and someone had broken a couple of beer bottles and strategically placed the broken shards across the width of the path, obviously on purpose! I was livid! I cleaned it up but was cursing silently to myself while explaining to Georgie how not only could people and pets be harmed, but also the local wildlife. Thankfully River will be ok, but she’s had to suffer needlessly as a result of thoughtless human stupidity!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks for your concern for River it’s much appreciated. It’s terrible that someone would break glass in an area where kids play, disgusting!

[@phyllismulkey3778]

hoping for fast recovery

[@Woodswalker1965]

🙏 Thank you my friend.

[@Idaho_Outdoors]

Wade, get a GOfundMe or whatever the heck there is out there now, or your channel (whatever works) and let's all help out with your Vet expenses. You give us so much knowledge, it's good to give back. We can feel the pain and good lesson for those to pack everything out, it can kill or mame people and/or wild or domesticated animals. River rules, my wife and I just have our Black Lab Colt (named after the gun, not a male horse), she is everything to us. Vet bills are crazy these days. Let us know how we can help brotha...you both keep on, keepin on! Cheers, treats and speedy recovery to River!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks so much for your concern and kind words my friend but we are fine and Rivers vet bills are covered. Give Colt a good belly rub and a treat for us. Cheers!

[@sswartztoronto]

Seems to be the weekend of pet injuries. Hope River is on the mend...

[@Woodswalker1965]

Oh no, you have a similar experience?

[@andymytys]

It’s too bad the vet couldn’t have just used medical-grade superglue on the pad to “stitch” it up.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Yes that would have been great. Unfortunately several layers of stitching were required to properly close the wound. Thanks for the support!👍

[@TheBHoky]

our dogs are Family. It seems the same with you. Hope all turns out good.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Thanks so much. Yes our dogs are FAMILY just like yours!

[@SurvivalSavvvy]

One expensive camping trip. I never let my dog run around lose Ihave them chained to a tree. Just to many things can go wrong

[@Woodswalker1965]

River enjoys her freedom and I love watching her have fun in the woods. i protect her the best way I can but accidents can still happen. Thanks for watching👍

[@SurvivalSavvvy]

@@Woodswalker1965 maybe U need to train her to wear doggy boots :)

[@TheDavewatts]

I can't understand why people can take stuff into the wild but struggle to take it out with them, it really annoys me, obviously they have no respect for themselves or anyone else for that matter.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Exactly no respect for anything or anyone.Thanks for watching my friend👍