Opal is UP, Marki is OUT

So happy to report Opal finally got up at around 3 PM and was waiting for some food.  She ate a whole plate of soft, warm chicken and rice with her pain meds hidden inside. She then pottied on a puppy pad and moved from the colder kitchen pillow back into my room with me, the other dogs and a room heater.  She is now sleeping comfortably on her fur lined bed next to my bed.  She appears to be very sore but very BRAVE.

Marki has been outside under the overhang of my house all day.  She's made a little nest in the flower bed and is getting snowed on but refuses to come inside.  I have been leaving the door cracked open and trying to bribe her with food but she's wised up to my closing the door from behind my counter with a broom handle.  She's no dummy! I keep checking on her but she seems to be getting almost more leery as time goes on.

I have dealt with this with previous fosters and you spend a lot of time trying to hide on them to get them inside. I have been thinking about putting a doggie door in for a long time.  A couple people gave me some ideas.  I have french doors (not sliding) to my outside so I don't think a door one will work.  I think a hole will need to be cut into my drywall to the outside.  I may have a lead on someone who can do that for me though.

There is also someone who is interested in meeting both Opal and Marki when they are ready.  I am finding myself getting even more attached to Opal than the other fosters I've had just because she's so sick and such a trooper.  I know she can't stay though and I am also sure the right home will find her because she deserves that.

Thanks to everyone who sent well-wishes and concern. This part is hard and it helps to have support. I will feel better when they do.