Here's hoping all goes well with Happy's surgery! Get some rest while he's away from home.

Glad to hear you are feeling calm and good about the whole thing – that's the best way to be, for both you and Happy.

Keep us posted.

Jackie, Abby's mom

Hope everything went well with Happy's surgery.  Best of luck with his recovery!  My Daisy is 11 days post-amp and so far so good.

Marla and Daisy

Aww. I'm glad Daisy is doing well! 

I am picking up Happy tomorrow. He has done well with the recovery in ICU so far. Yesterday he got up on his own and went out to go to the bathroom. His 'student' said he was a little apprehensive on the tile floor on the way out, but was very sure of himself coming back in. Can't wait to bring him home! I had car trouble coming home and the car is in the shop. I rented a car so I would not have to question if I would have trouble! So not-convenient right now but glad I could get a car! I wanted to be in the 'familiar' car, but he will be ok..I can't say I've had good sleep with relatives in for the holidays.

What a wonderful video and a beautiful dog! Charley is amazing and it does make me look forward to Happy getting his spark back. So happy for Charley's recovery, and thanks so much for the encouragement!

Wonderful news about Happy's surgery!  I am just now seeing a post about him – can't believe that I've missed his story thus far.  He is one incredibly handsome guy!!  I'm so impressed with your positive attitude and the fact that you prepared so well by talking at length with the A&M vets prior to the surgery.  Happy is one lucky dog to have you – a pawrent who will go to the length of renting a car to ensure that he gets home to you in a safe and timely manner!

Hopefully those relatives staying with you will understand the effort – physically and emotionally – that is necessary to get your new tripawd settled back in his home to recover.  Try, try, try to take extra good care of yourself during the double-whammy of Christmas and Happy's homecoming and recovery!

We'll be looking forward to future postings. 

- Karen and Spirit Sylvie

Thanks, y'all! I love all of these pics of your babies. I got about an hour down the road today(it's a 2 hour trip from Austin), and the vet called and said Happy is running a fever and they want to keep him at least another night to find and address whatever the issue is. They are supposed to call me back this afternoon. I was bummed I didn't get to bring him home today, and I've been trying not to worry about what could be wrong. He said it may be that a suture is starting to get infected but they want to be sure and treat it before sending him home for Christmas.