Staci I'm so glad you started a new topic about Bonnie! I'll try to address your comments and questions:

I didn't know Pet Insurance will accept a dog with a known issue such as an already amputated limb. 

Of course they will. But what they cover will vary depending on IF it can be traced back to the fact that she's an amputee. For instance, our Wyatt's osteoarthritis issues were not covered because the company said it was exacerbated by him being on three legs. This is technically true, if annoying to us. But pet insurance is still worth it because other expensive things do come up. Please check out our last podcast about pet insurance to learn more about choosing a plan and how to know what's covered.

Given the vast sea of hardwood, I'm thinking boots might be the first option to try?

Honestly, using boots indoors for long term use is not the best idea. They're great for traveling, and outside on ice etc. But most people aren't good enough to put them on their dog every day, and many dogs won't tolerate them very well. Dogs feet also don't breathe in them and this can lead to bacteria growth. Instead, you can place no-slip runners on her favorite paths throughout the house. Treads on the stairs. Keep paw fur trimmed short. All these things add up to help her with mobility.

I hope you find the e-books helpful and I'm so glad you found an AAHA clinic. The cost for the rehab therapy (I assume you got the bundled package a lot of practices offer) is spot on and a good deal for that many sessions. Generally a visit ranges from $200 for the first consult to around $125 for follow ups depending on where you live. If you cannot afford that many visits that's fine, you'll still get the benefit of establishing a relationship with a therapist with even a few visits. This is so helpful because in the future you have someone who knows Bonnie's history and can help you if things go wonky on her. 

How useful would it be if she doesn’t know her name or any basic commands (come, sit, down, stay)?

They are two totally separate things you are looking at. IMO, when money is tight (as in when isn't it right?!) you can do the training on your own with her from videos and books. You can't do that with therapy. The therapist is worth the investment, whatever you can afford. Let them know that you have financial constraints, and you'd like to do as much as you can with her at home. A good therapist will work with you to make that happen, so that you can spread out the visits over time.

 I've read the recommendation to limit walks to 20-30 minutes, and am wondering what else we can do.

Our e-books and the Tripawds Gear blog have tons of ideas! And that amount of time walking is for a Tripawd in really good shape. Right now until she's evaluated by a therapist, keep those walks to 5-10 minutes, a few times a day, tops.

Is there a summary of what Tripawds need after surgery, say 2 months out, then 4/6/8 months out, etc., so we can evaluate how we can meet her needs?

That's what the therapist will tell you. Every dog is so different it would be impossible to have this kind of guideline. That's why we feel so strongly about therapy that we pay for the first rehab visit . It's just that important because each dog has different needs.

We are so glad you found us! I hope this helps you feel less overwhelmed. You can do this! You ask great questions, she is so lucky to have you for a mom.

We can't wait to see her. Here's how adding images works, we'd love to see photos:

• Upload pics to a photo sharing site like imgur.com or your own Tripawds blog (https://tripawd...../supporter). Pictures and video have to be hosted (live) somewhere other than in the forums.
• Once the photo is uploaded somewhere, right click and copy the Image URL or just copy the image if you’re on a phone
• Return to your Tripawds Forum post and paste the image URL (or the image itself) in your post. It should automatically appear. 

If you’d like help figuring out the process let me know.