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....

For Mac....

On Tuesday, April 19Th, 2011, our dog Mac had to undergo radical surgery. A year ago March he was diagnosed with a sheath tumor on his front left leg. We had it removed, however it came back, as they will do we later learned. This is a low grade cancer. When it came back it was three separate tumors, they grew fast, and eventually one ruptured. We had a decision to make. Say goodbye to our best friend of 15 years, or the ultimate cure; amputation. Because he is in good health and spirits and still *loving life* we decided on amputation. Surgery was done on April 19Th. at Michigan State Veterinary School, in Lansing, MI. He couldn't be in better hands. They have called us in the morning and evening with updates, because he is older it will take a little longer to recover. He is up walking with help, and eating. They say he has a great demeanor. He is a gentle, loving dog, who has a brother dog, and three cats at home. We recently had to say goodbye to two cats within the past 6 months; Jazzy and Spooky. Jazzy and Mac grew up together....
BAG-O-BONES the name of this blog will be a venture I will be starting soon. I will be making and selling dog bones for a donation to help incur the cost of Mac's medical bills. I hope to get the process in motion soon, so please check back for updates. Thanks for visiting...and please keep Mac in your prayers for a steady recovery.