First.......I'm SO glad she's doing ok.  I was feeling so bad for you as I could feel the fear and I know that fear.  As for the donation.......I'm not surprised but I am so thankful for you.  I watch the news sometimes and think that all we hear about is the rottenness of humanity.  I wish they would televise more about the good that is out there and happening every day.  Seems no one wants to hear about that.  I see the good in people every single day and I am so glad you got some help.  You deserve it.  I think she will continually improve and tell you what she can and can't do.  If she's eating that is SUCH a good sign.  And maybe her paws are a little sore.  I'm sure you have a lovely vet but the office staff sounds like they could use some training.  If you weren't so far I'd say come to my vet and I'll donate as well.  The vet and the office staff can make such a difference as you go through this scary process.  I would be happy to hold your hand at any time if you're scared, need information or advice or just an ear.  You're doing great, you're doing everything right.  Hang in there and know that you have prayers and support here.

xoxo

Debbie and Patches

LOL please, no coronary infarctions!  I know that OMG what are you DOING feeling too.  It just means that they are getting back to business as usual.  Less than a week after surgery Patches hopped into a low bed to snuggle in.  I had to help her in.  What I didn't expect was to have her jump up and decide it was time to get out.  I broke the impact but she still cried.  After that it was baby gates and barriers because she too wanted to go up the steps and wander around.  We have hard wood floors too so we have runners, carpets and yoga mats to help her get more traction .  And she uses them too!  They seem to get that it's there for their assistance.  They are so smart aren't they?  If she's eating and drinking and sleeping with her brother I'd say she's doing good, wants to be her old self.  

This Thursday will be a month post amputation, today is a full week post the first chemo treatment and while I'm not worry free I'd say I'm feeling more secure in knowing how to care for her and read her to tell what she needs or wants or needs but doesn't want (like her canine gold antioxidant drops).  You sound like me......we hover but STILL miss the quick moves that she makes that make us wonder how the heck she got past our super radar.  You're doing great, heart attack risk and all.  It's scary, no doubt about it, but as I see Patches running, eating, smiling and enjoying lying in the grass in the sun, I know I did the right thing and I know you did too.  Patches has no more pain and she is joyous about life again.  And man......you should see her run when she gets excited.  Sometimes it's to me because she's happy to see me and sometimes it's away from me to something tempting and I have to run to catch up.  

I promise you this......she's doing good, you're doing good and it just keeps getting better.  Maybe not easier but better in that they are comfortable and happy and we are getting the hang of caring for them.  And PLEASE feel free to reach out if you have any urgent moments where you need a hand hold.  I'm here.  

xoxo, have a good day

Debbie And Patches

It sounds like she's doing so good!  I am SO happy to hear that.  Those first few days are scary as hell and I slept with and near Patches the entire time.  Tomorrow she will be a month post amputation and while we still hover it's more to make sure she's safe and not doing anything she shouldn't do.  Like go up the stairs.......I caught her trying to get around the baby gate .  They will have their tired days but overall they just forget the whole ordeal.

One thing though that my neighbor told me (four dogs, anesthesiologist, smarty pants and we love her) is that they might get phantom limb sensations and that gently rubbing around her incision and applying gentle pressure with the palm of my hand may help with that.  I don't know if it helped but it must have felt good because she got that "do not stop" look in her eyes and then she'd fall asleep.  And every now and then she'll be sleeping and suddenly jump up like a crab or flea bit her.  She looks confused and then looks at me and I go over and rub the area and she seems to settle down.  

And her fur has pretty much grown back enough to cover the unpleasantness so she looks rather normal.  Her brother didn't mind the stitches but I did notice he was kinder and stopped knocking her out of the way to get to me first.  Dogs are so funny.  And adorable.

I can't wait to see the pictures.  I hope you guys have another good day.

xoxo

Debbie And Patches