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We Walked (bounced) 3 Houses And Back Today!


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Polli is post amp 10 days today. Today she walked (it's more like a bounce, poor thing, her head bounces up and down :unsure ) 3 house and back home. She will rest and give us the que when to go.

 

She is starting to get up each and every time we get leashes and races to the door with the others and is slowly, but definitely surely starting to "come back". My heart is in my stomach as I worry about Teddy (85 pounds) knocking her over but she pushes her way through and gets to the front, where she always kept her place.

 

I know we have a long way to go but we are here with her every step of the way, literally and figurativly.

 

My little firecracker. God- I love this girl.

 

 

ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties.

Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi

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Good news, and Robin, you sound so much better as well. I'm so glad.

From Wisconsin -- It's Nancy, Bob, Carla, June Bug and our newby Skorch.... along with Buffy. She's the little hound that meows.

With loving memorials to K.C., Barko and Major Turn -- all playing at the bridge.

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This is so encouraging.

After Snowy had her stroke in November, I too held my breath when Jack got excited, but she held her ground. Soon the girls, Pipi-Francine & Gabby started going out with her & standing on either side...ladies in waiting.

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Yeah Polli! It takes a lot more energy to hop than walk. Even when she gets her stamina back, she may not go as far as before surgery. As far as getting knocked down by another dog, it probably will happen.

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Yeah Polli! It takes a lot more energy to hop than walk. Even when she gets her stamina back, she may not go as far as before surgery. As far as getting knocked down by another dog, it probably will happen.

 

Yeah, I know - but I can hope it won't!

 

I have joined tripawds website and there are nothing but tripods on this site. After reading about several hiking dogs who used to do miles and miles reguarly, only to be able to do 1/2 mile after a year, it put things in perspective.

 

Polli will walk as much as she can, no pressure. I hope to be able to go around the small block with her and if not, we will walk to the corner and back (about 7 houses) Whatever it is, it is.

 

 

 

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ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties.

Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi

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Good girl Polli!

 

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I have joined tripawds website and there are nothing but tripods on this site. After reading about several hiking dogs who used to do miles and miles reguarly, only to be able to do 1/2 mile after a year, it put things in perspective.

The normal walk we take twice (or 3) times a day is approx. 1/2 - 2/3 miles. Morgan was back doing that a few months after amputation. He maintained those walks for the first 2 years after amputation. You can tell Morgan was breathing a lot harder than the others afterwards. Considering he went on several walks a day, he was doing 1-2 miles a day.

 

One issue with front leg amputees is the bounce gait causes the leash clip to whack them. I haven't found a good solution. Morgan is lucky as we walk in a private area so I can let him off leash. Hopefully you'll find something that works.

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Could I say there is Light on the End of the Tunnel . The worst is over and every Step is slighly getting better for Polli

and you Robin. :grouphug:grouphug:grouphug:grouphug:grouphug:grouphug

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I have joined tripawds website and there are nothing but tripods on this site. After reading about several hiking dogs who used to do miles and miles reguarly, only to be able to do 1/2 mile after a year, it put things in perspective.

The normal walk we take twice (or 3) times a day is approx. 1/2 - 2/3 miles. Morgan was back doing that a few months after amputation. He maintained those walks for the first 2 years after amputation. You can tell Morgan was breathing a lot harder than the others afterwards. Considering he went on several walks a day, he was doing 1-2 miles a day.

 

One issue with front leg amputees is the bounce gait causes the leash clip to whack them. I haven't found a good solution. Morgan is lucky as we walk in a private area so I can let him off leash. Hopefully you'll find something that works.

 

 

Yes the harness which I am waiting for. I am hoping it will make all the difference and give her the security she needs to do the steps.

 

http://www.tripawds.com/2008/04/29/new-ruf...s-now-available

 

 

ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties.

Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi

Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project

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I have joined tripawds website and there are nothing but tripods on this site. After reading about several hiking dogs who used to do miles and miles reguarly, only to be able to do 1/2 mile after a year, it put things in perspective.

The normal walk we take twice (or 3) times a day is approx. 1/2 - 2/3 miles. Morgan was back doing that a few months after amputation. He maintained those walks for the first 2 years after amputation. You can tell Morgan was breathing a lot harder than the others afterwards. Considering he went on several walks a day, he was doing 1-2 miles a day.

 

One issue with front leg amputees is the bounce gait causes the leash clip to whack them. I haven't found a good solution. Morgan is lucky as we walk in a private area so I can let him off leash. Hopefully you'll find something that works.

 

 

Yes the harness which I am waiting for. I am hoping it will make all the difference and give her the security she needs to do the steps.

 

http://www.tripawds.com/2008/04/29/new-ruf...s-now-available

I bought the same harness to help with the stairs. They wanted nothing to do with it. I didn't try it for walking though.

 

The other thing you'll notice is coats don't stay put. They twist. Last winter, I had a special tripod coat made. It twists less, but still does.

 

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Good girl! Give em your spunk and go right to the front of pack sweetie! :wub:

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Wow! Polli and Ember are both spunky girls! I can't believe how great they both are doing right after surgery like that. These dogs are truly amazing and have such spirit!

 

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We're so proud of you Polli! :yay:clap :clap :clap:wub:

 

taking it one day at a time... and getting stronger every day :)

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