Hello to you and your pup! It was good chatting with you and I'm so glad you decided to post. Your future posts won't need to wait for approval so post away.

Remind me, what is her name? 

So, you bring up a point which I have been meaning to write about in the Tripawds News blog . The grieving over a lost limb part. See, around here we like to say that amputation is always harder on us than it is on our pets, and that is so true, both during recovery and after. And I think that a huge reason why it's so hard on us is that many of us grieve over the outdoorsy lifestyle we have lost with our dog (and sometimes, cats who are "adventure cats" too!). For dogs who like to hike and run with us, that transition is a tougher one for us to make. Not being able to take our buddy along on long distances is heartbreaking for us and I would think oftentimes for them too, when we have to leave them at home. 

I know how this feels because I felt what you are feeling when our Jerry lost a leg. He was our running and hiking buddy, and once he lost that front leg, anything more than 15 minutes or so was too much for him to do. In time, Admin and I both learned to embrace and feel gratitude over the fact that he was still with us at all, and we adjusted accordingly. We had to rethink what "fun" meant to all of us, and we found ways to keep Jerry part of the family. And what we discovered is that there is so much more to our relationship with our dogs than throwing a ball or going on long walks. They are capable of sooo much more, and that's why so many dogs are great at scent work and obedience games, the kinds of things that work their mind harder than they work their bodies.

So, what I would suggest to you is to first make an appointment with a canine rehabilitation therapist. The Tripawds Foundation can pay for your first rehab visit , where they will assess your girl, and let you know where she is at physically. They will educate you about her strengths, weaknesses, and what kind of activity is appropriate or just too much. They will show you how to keep her injury free through specific exercises and activities. This will be so beneficial for the both of you, as it's not just about rehab but about rethinking your fun together and ultimately building a stronger bond.

I hope this helps. Give yourself time to get used to your new way of life with her. And oh, consider one of the more rugged dog stroller models. They are so great at allowing our Tripawds to come along for longer distances with us! Most dogs will adapt to them and you can take her out with you, allow her to walk a little, ride a little, and not feel left out.