For anyone not too familiar with having a new Tripawd around, my Dad wants to show you what it’s like. He’s going to take regular videos of me to show my progress as I recuperate from my amputation, which was back in July.
Mom says we’re gonna focus on building up my strength After all, it’s not easy moving from that backyard where I was tied up in Oakland, CA, to the Colorado mountains at 8400′. But I’m getting stronger every day. I can do 40 minute hikes before I get tired (Mom says she can tell I’m getting tired when my back leg starts getting lower and lower on my walks). Mom and Dad always carry water when we walk, because I do like to stop for quick breaks. I let my humans know, by just plopping my butt down on the road, and not moving for a minute.
Here’s a video my Dad took of me just a few weeks ago, the day after the Tripawds pawty! See how strong I’m getting?
Way to go, Wyatt!
Mom says I make a long walk pretty difficult. She says it’s funny how in the yard I have all the energy in the world, but when we go for a walk around the block I stop at least three times. I make her look so silly. I just lay down in people’s yards and she stands there waiting for me. Of course, today I got loose and she had to chase me around the neighborhood (I don’t like to “stop” or “come”). I took off after a squirrel and broke my collar! I had plenty of energy to run then!
Hey Wyatt,
Quit making my mom CRY!!!! You go Homeboy!
CR
Awww… “Dad” … I guess you really are finally warming up to me there pup. Keep up the good work and you might just get your bone back some day!
It is soooooo wonderful to see him run and getting stronger!! He is such a handsome boy!! Hmm lost bone privileges…huh?!
Wyatt-
You are doing great. I went to the superior status of 3 Legs in April and I was up and going pretty quickly. I think us non-cancer dogs have it easier. We only have one battle.
It took me about 5 months to be able to do the hikes and swims my canine brothers do…but now I am just one of the fellas.
Life is Better on 3 Legs than 4,
Ben
You’re always welcome to come hiking over here in Colorado, Ben. Can’t wait to meet ya!
So cute. Thanks for sharing this video. He is lucky to be only a pup; his body will adapt much more easily. That back leg sure does have a lot of work to do, doesn’t it. Pretty soon he’ll be so strong.