A page dedicated to Mac, who on 4/16/2011 underwent a radical surgery that removed his front left leg....this is his story......

Friday, April 22, 2011

MAC IS HOME....

We went up to Michigan State this morning around 10:30 to get him.....he looked great....he walked assisted out to the car. Two of the Vet students put him in the car...and on the way home we said, "how are we going to get him out"....just as he has to learn, we have to learn. We did it...and we guided him on his walks outside....we were all a little wobbly at first, maybe *tried* too hard...we need to learn to let him rely on himself more, we need to hold back just a little so he can build his confidence...The last trip outside was around 10:30, and it went much better, I barely guided his back legs, Don had the harness...he even walks up the stairs....assisted of course. He will have to be assisted for probably a month or more...it is our new reality right now....and our priority....We are just so happy that he is home....

2 comments:

  1. it's good to hear he's home and is working on getting around. it's amazing how quickly dogs can adapt to changes, they're truly inspirational creatures. MSU is a great Vet school and i'm sure they gave him excellent care, which will definitely help him on the road to recovery. all my hopes and best wishes go out to you, your family and your Mac.

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  2. Thanks so much for thinking of us....We are very fortunate to have MSU in our backyard..They have been really great....

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