That is great news! I am new to this site, looking at getting my dog's front leg amputated next week and really anxious about what to expect post-op. My vet says that most of the time they feel so much better within days of the surgery once the tumor has been removed. I too am nervous about how she is going to do her thing, etc. after the surgery. I am encouraged that your pup is doing so well and your experience is good.

Yea for Happy!!  We're glad he's doing well.  Lucy's 1 week post op was yesterday.  We enjoyed the beautiful Texas weather today too! Unfortunately I have to head back to work tomorrow…  

Yes, I'd love to see the shuffle!

Best Regards,

Mary, Lucy's mom

Thanks everyone! I will try to catch that video..lol..Welcome Amy! What a cute pup! The book Three Legs and a Spare has been very helpful for me in having a lot of info in one easy place. Since I have to drive two hours to College Station where Happy had his surgery, I asked the vet if he could be sure to stay through the worst part (maybe three days) and he said absolutely-that he would not want to send him home unless he was ready for a long car ride and well into recovery. Then on the third day he had a fever, so he wound up staying another day. So, it was helpful I think that I did not bring him home after one or two days. I can see where all dogs are different in all of these regards. Happy had an active day yesterday and I had a visitor who he loves, so he was excited..now today he's a sleepy boy :)

So happy that Happy is doing well.  The first 2 weeks of recovery are always the hardest so just know that this is all part of the recovery process and the fact that he is doing well so far is a very good sign.   We wish you all the best and look forward to hearing more about his shuffle dance!

Kami, Angel Mackenzie