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YAY, Molly J! It's about 5 weeks after her amputation, and all of our balance training has paid off! Now, she's once again participating in one of her favorite pastimes, digging for moles. The only difference is that now, she has to lie down to have her muddy feet cleaned off.
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22 February 2013
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YAAAAAAAAY. MOLLY!!!!!
Run moles, run! Molly is back in top form!!! GREAT UPDATE!!! Nothing better than seeing happy.muddy paws on a tripawd!
Molly J, you are an amazing girl and we are all just thrilled to hear how much you are enjoying life! That's what it's all about,!!!
Sending lots of hugs!
Sally and Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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25 September 2009
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You moles better watch out, Molly J is on the loose! YAAAY!
OK, we gotta see this on video, pleeeeeeeease!
Tell us more about your balance training.
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Yay! It is amazing what they can accomplish with some time to figure out what goes where!
Thanks, guys. Her balance training consists of a daily regimen of rope tug as well as short range fetch. She has always brought her rope to me when I'm dancing in the house. She's started bringing it to me again these past 2-3 weeks. We each have an end and I guide her forward, back, and side to side. It's really nothing special, tricky, or costly. We're just playing like we normally do. With fetch, I just toss her toy a short distance so she doesn't have to travel too far. So, she makes quick movements, turns, stops, gallops, and wants more. Sure, she still slips when she turns too fast or starts running amok, but she gets right back up and into the game. 
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25 September 2009
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Awww this sounds like such a blast and what a great way to bond! Thanks for the extra details.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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