A Very Normal 3-legged Dog (aka Tripawd)
With all of the mess of the surgery and post-surgery complications and infections out of the way, Nikki continues to get back her old post-diagnosis behaviors and mannerisms.
Mary and I left for a week in Europe on 1 May. We left the dogs in the care of our son Steven, and checked in from time to time via email and some peeks now and then at the security cameras. We could tell that Nikki was doing just fine while we were gone. (It was especially funny to watch Nikki outfox Steven one morning as he went out to help her up the stairs and she was already up on the deck)
When we got home last night all of the dogs were extremely happy to see us. Nikki in particular was overly-excited and kept pawing at me until I got down on the floor and let her lick my face for about 5 minutes.
I’ve been working from home today and Nikki has been no more than 6 feet away from me all day. When I look at her she has the most amazing spark in her eyes that I haven’t seen in a year or so. It’s very obvious that she is feeling great.
It’s funny to be writing these blogs posts now talking about how normal Nikki is, but it’s good thing!
We’re definitely looking forward to meeting up with some of the Colorado Tripawds family here in Colorado Springs on Saturday!
May 10th, 2010 at 16:35
That’s wonderful to hear that Nikki is doing so well these days. Normal is most welcomed with opened arms to all of us tripawd pawrents and can be such a relief when you don’t have to worry so much anymore.
Keep that spark in your eyes Nikki ! That’s the best sign of all.
Kami (Mackenzie’s Mom)
May 11th, 2010 at 06:38
glad to hear how well nikki is doing!! they are so amazing, our tripawds.
May 11th, 2010 at 16:02
Normal is a good thing. 🙂 See ya Saturday!
May 13th, 2010 at 04:43
So glad that Nikki is doing so well. I can just imagine how happy she was when you got home from your vacation… I can definitely see the sparkle in her beautiful eyes!! 🙂
Angel Jake’s Mom