Someone once mentioned early on in our journey with Max that we go through a process of mourning the dog we had.  That always stuck with me because in essence that is what we do.  We mourn the dog we had and then we get through that process to embrace the dog we have now.  Maybe that is where your heart is at right now.  We do this journey because we can't stand to watch our beloved furfaces in pain whether it's due to cancer, infection, or trauma.  By amputating we remove the pain but human nature kicks in and we second guess ourselves.  What we have to believe, really believe is we did do it for our dog or cat not to them.  We make the best decision we can based on facts, our love for them and quality of life.  We make these decisions because we are their caretakers on earth, it's up to us to make their lives better.  By eliminating your girls pain you did what you needed to do to be your girls champion.  She's still the very same girl you came home to every other day.  Sure she's down one leg but her sparkle and spirit are the same.  Embrace her, love her and follow her lead in getting on with life.  Because that is what she'll be doing each and every day.....just getting on and reveling in her life.  And that's what all us humans should be doing one day at a time and getting on and reveling in life.

Linda & Max

I coped a bit differently, well, I am a bit " different" as those who know me can attest 🙂 I was relieved when the leg was gone. That leg was what was stealing my dog's life. That leg was what was causing him such pain. Maybe looking at it that way will help.I promise , in time you will look at her and not really even notice. I now own a 2nd Tripawd, from injury, he was amputated when I rescued him, and he is just who he is. Happy, playful and full of life. We have problems with him doing things he really shouldn't be doing, like jumping in and out of trucks. The recovery time is no picnic, let me tell you, we all had stories of did we really do the right thing. Once she is weaned from the meds, you will notice a huge difference. Lucky is "Lucky" to have such a caring and loving pawrent. Lori, Ty and Gang

hi
i agree with Lori i feel exactly like that. i was very happy to get rid of the leg. my baby was suffering with it, she lost weight, was in pain and misereable. as soon as the leg came off, my Chloe was back! she was happy, hopping immediately, tail wagging and she got her appetite back. she is back to her healthy weight and she is always happy now. so think about the positive the removal of the leg gives. the positive outweighs the negative, always. hoping you are feeling better and happier. big hug to you and Lucky from me and Chloe Sasha.