Hi there all!

I am new to the site and very new to tripawd parenting. Just yesterday afternoon I came across this puppy online, and within 2 hours I was on my way to rescue her, 2 and a half hours away in another state. Her name is Casey, a 10 week old(tomorrow, Jan. 19th) golden retriever puppy who I have been told was born with only 3 legs! When I first saw her picture and read her story, I instantly fell in an overwhelming amount of love. And the second I finally met her was when I realized this angel was going to change my life forever!

I couldn't get a check up appointment with my vet until later this week, seen as how it was such a sudden decision to get her. It looks as if a deformed leg may have been somehow removed after birth, leaving her with a small little stump up to the elbow. It doesn't look infected currently, though it looks as though it has had a difficult time healing up from her maybe stumbling on rough surfaces learning to walk? It looks like it may have been open at one point but it is mostly scabbed over.

I have already fallen head over heels for this girl, she couldn't be any more perfect in my eyes. She is just the sweetest, most gentle, most happy girl I have ever seen! First night at home, she slept through the whole night, 9 hours, without a peep, curled up right next to my side! And our 8 month old Chocolate Lab is slowly learning how to adjust to having a delicate new baby sister to play with.

Some of my main questions are regarding any suggested beneficial supplements to start her on, such as those for her bones/joints/etc.? And also maybe some type of ointment or sock/wrap of sorts to cover the problem area until she is seen by the vet? I want to prevent any sort of infection or problems until then. I plan on getting her a good harness, and also one of the float vests so that we can start some swimming lessons this spring/summer!

Any help and advice is much appreciated for this new tripawd mommy!