Home at last
Our Murphy is home again after spending almost a month in the hospital. He was hit by a pickup on the Monday before Halloween and dislocated his right hip and completely tore up his left knee. After a long time trying everything possible to save the left leg, we made the difficult decision on Saturday that it would need to be taken off.Apparently that didn't bother Murphy too much, as he immediately started hopping around on three legs, and doing waaay better than he was doing while they tried to save the other leg. The vets tell us that they are taught in vet school that dogs have three legs and a spare and that they get along very well on three. We are just thankful to have our Murphy home and happy.
This picture was taken this morning, just three days post-surgery. He is still incapable of walking anywhere without carrying something in his mouth. The doctor tells us that he may be back bird hunting next season. Amazing!
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posted by Kathi in Idaho @ 11:34 PM
7 Comments:
I cried reading this, I guess it hurt me more than the dog, thank God he's doing much better.Keep us posted please! Lavinia/AZ
I know it hurt us worse than it did him. He was out of pain once the leg came off.
Thanks for your good wishes.
Kathi
So pleased to see him home, he looks so happy with something in his mouth.
Kathi, you and Garry are an inspiration in how you've both coped with Murphy's accident. It's hard to see this in a young dog but he's home where he is loved and he'll likely adapt better than you both will. It's a beautiful picture.
Rosey
What a brave dog. Well done, Murphy! He seems to be adapting very well, and I'll bet you are glad and relieved to finally have him back home with you, Kathi.
Wow, he looks great!
Sorry for the ordeal. I know he will do super. He looks pretty happy to
be home! He's a LUCKY dog!!!
Wow, he looks great!
Sorry for the ordeal. I know he will do super. He looks pretty happy to
be home! He's a LUCKY dog!!!
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