Tom's Bicycle Broke Down

I saw Tom this morning. He told me that last week his bicycle handlbars broke when he was transporting Reba. He said it will cost as much to repair the bike as to buy a new one. Tom needs his bike because it provides him with needed exercise and it is his only way of transporting Reba.

The Harris Bank Account is still open. It has a little money left in it. If you would like to help out, here is the contact information: Make checks payable to "Find Reba"c/o Harris Bank 99 West Washington Street Chicago, IL 60602. Or if you'd like, visit that bank location to donate. Otherwise, you can direct your donation to Kathy Harrod's contact information below.

I saw Reba late last week in the morning with Tom at his usual spot. She was all bundled up in the cart. She looked good and really enjoyed being pet.

Update on Tom and Reba

I saw Tom last Friday. He looked warm in a parka someone has donated to him. He said Reba is doing very well. She had her 13th birthday on January 6.

He was talking to me about how much he likes Johnny Cash. Someone had given him a DVD of a movie Johnny was in in 1982. Tom also went on to say how much he liked Johnny Cash's show and all of the different musical acts.

Tom is continuing on his high blood pressure meds. He says his medicine is delivered. He seems to be doing well.

Reba's vet care is covered completely. He says her limp is better on her meds. She continues to do well and is very playful.

It seems that Tom could still use donations to help make ends meet. Please donate to the Harris Bank account or to Kathy Harrod on Tom's behalf.

Refunds for Donations have Expired

Thanks to everyone who donated to the Find Reba Fund at Harris Bank. The expiration for requesting refunds was November 30. No one who has donated has claimed one. The money in this fund will go to support Tom and Reba. If anyone would like more information regarding the fund and its use, please contact me at dcopening@gmail.com.

Reba was Downtown Recently

The new photos I posted here of Reba and Tom are from her recent visit downtown. It was great to see her. Tom had her lying on a mat, with a coat and a blanket on. She really seem to enjoy everyone stopping to visit. She also sported a very cute pink collar with her name spelled out in rhinestones.

Reba looked a little thinner than the last time I saw her in the summer, but she was quite energetic and started barking a lot. Tom said he gives her plenty of treats so she can regain her weight that was lost.

Seeing her again doing very well gave me a sense of satisfaction and closure.

Refunds for Donations to Find Reba Fund Available through 11/30/07

If you contributed to the Find Reba Fund at Harris Bank 99 West Washington via check and would like a refund, please contact me at dcopening@gmail.com by 11/30/2007. Refunds are being offered since this account was established for finding Reba. I am sorry, but refunds cannot be provided for cash donations.

Since Reba was found, the plan is to provide Tom Finley with the money from the account less any refunds.

To donate money to Tom Finley directly, make checks payable to Tom Finley and send to:
Kathy Harrod Oak Ridge Investments 10 S LaSalle Suite 1900 Chicago, IL 60603

The Anti Cruelty Society provided a safe haven for Reba's return and potentially life saving surgery to Reba. They are also providing free veterinarian care for Reba for life. She had her stitches out last week and continues to do well.

To donate to the Anti Cruelty Society, go to: http://www.anticruelty.org/site/epage/35288_576.htm

Thanks to everyone for their concern, search efforts, and to those who donated. Thanks also to Barbara for the Reiki healing for Reba.

Reba's Tumor is Benign

I received the good news that Reba's tumor is benign. She has been recovering well from surgery.

Thanks to everyone for their prayers and well wishes. Thanks also to Barbara for applying Reiki healing techniques. I think of all of these have been helping Reba to heal.

Reba Improving

A link to a WBBM article today about Reba's health is below:

http://www.wbbm780.com/pages/1070171.php ?

Here's an encouraging quote from the article: 'Dr. Gene Mueller, president of the Anti-Cruelty Society, says 14-year-old Reba had her spleen and a tumor removed last Friday. "We did see some good news on the referral surgeon's report that at least we didn't see any obvious signs of spread from the mass in the spleen."In other words, Dr. Mueller says even if the pathology report shows cancer in the spleen, the prognosis for Reba seems good.'

Tom said he will get the pathology report Friday and she will have her stitches out in about 10 days. He said her incision is very long on her abdomen but the stitches are done very well. He could not stay long since he had to go back home and take care of Reba. Overall, he was relieved to have her back but concerned about her health and recovery. This morning, she was drinking lots of water but not wanting to eat - only taste. By this afternoon, Reba wanted to stay outside and play and started eating. Way to go, girl!