Welxome to your new familu!! Sorry you have to be here but, under the circumstances, itsw the best place ro be.

You'll find tons of info here and in Jerry's book, ebooks, etc. Youll want to get scatter rugs for traction if you have hardwood. Do you have a lot of s t airs? A ramp may be necessary and or harness.

And keep lots of chocolate on hand...for YOU!!! Recovery can be a little nerve wracking for the first week or so! Generally walking and adjusting to three legs happens fairly swiftly. But recovery from major surgery and getting the pain meds balanced can be a little "traumatic"...harder on the humans than the dogs though!

I gagree with Sahana and Leleand...Dixie ks a BEAUTIFUL dog! Husky, eight? They are so full of spunk! She'll do just fine!! I think it is a good idea to donthis when you can be home. Make sure you have all contact numbers for the vet during the holidays...everything seems to close down and they can be hard ro reach sometimes!

When you pick her up the day after surgery, don't even look at her I cision...just look into her drugged filled eyes and tell her what a good girl she is and watch her tail wag!!

Aak any wuestions at all! There is nothing like first hand experience to help support you during this crazy anxious time!! And remember, Dixie isn't worried about a thing!! She's living in the moment...in the lresent...just soaking up all the loving and spoiling!! Be More Dog !!!

Have to head to work...just wanted to say a wuick hello and to let you know you are not alone! Stay connected! We are ALL here for you!

Hugs to all!!

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!

PS....I've been here almost two years now and still don't know how to do a blog.....or pay pal!!!! And...to state the obvious...can't type either!!!