I ran over our Dog Part V. "Off with her leg and back home"

[Bally002]

For those well wishes regarding Girlie (Polar), we returned home last night with her and she is doing fine.  Kinda like nothing happened although she had some difficulty getting into the car and when home climbing to her spot on the lounge.  Gave her some delicate assistance.

The damage to her belly required a wait until the vet could undertake the Op.  But all seems good.  I'm calling her "Tripod", in good nature of course.  Son was a bit shocked but sat with her as he does.  The other dogs welcomed her home and 'cat' later went into mother mode (it's a bloke cat) when girlie lay on a doona upon the floor.





We gave her the required meds for the surgery where the vet explained he'd taken the leg off at the hip.  There is still a lot of damaged fatty scar tissue but he assured us this should settle.  Stitches come out in 10 days.  A both vet surgeries over this time staff complemented her on her placid good nature but then she was always like that.

I slept on an adjoining lounge but girlie and 'cat' were quite happy on the doona together near the fireplace before I crashed out and slept through until this morning.



This morning she is up and hopping about, adjusting.  Those flamin plastic cones they place around the dog's neck can be a problem for shins but I know they are necessary.

After the rain, there is a sunny day so she'll no doubt will be outside with us  (other dogs and 'cat')  as we work.

Saturday here.  Taking her to the local Vet Monday for a check up.

Thanks all,

Bally:)