It’s amazing how things look better after a semi-decent night’s sleep! We conked out around 9:30 p.m. & Charley woke for his pain meds around 1 a.m. I tried to get him to go back to sleep on the floor…. That wasn’t going to happen, according to him! So I put his muzzle on as a precaution & hoisted him on to the bed with me, where he normally sleeps (only 1 little yelp). I kept the leash attached to him and put the handle around my wrist & we slept all the way ’til 7:30 a.m.! Hooray!
We went outside to pee this morning & Charley tugged me across the street to sniff whatever was going on in the cul de sac park. He was tuckered out on the way back in (we stopped several times), but it was so nice to see some of the “old Charley” in his personality.
Charley is borrowing his big brother’s t-shirt to keep him from licking at his bandages and the scrapes he has on his “good” front leg from the accident. It’s a little big — maybe we’ll find a smaller one soon.
So far today he’s eaten a can of lamb/gravy dog food, 2 leftover meatballs from dinner last night, some pumpkin and treats, of course. He regularly gets up to drink out of his bowl or just to find a more comfortable spot on top of his blankets.
We’re just going to chill for the rest of the day. Maybe we’ll sit outside on the front lawn & enjoy some chilly sunshine (it’s only 52* degrees here). I’m sure Charley will have some admirers stop by. And maybe this MOM can clean up the house a little bit (seriously, who fired the maid?!?!?).
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Way to go Charley! We all knew you would get better. It just takes time. Try not to overdo it, but at the same time it is good to hear you are getting back to some of your normal routine. We hope you enjoy the cool sunshine. My Mommy says Fall is her favorite season, but I’m not sure. Fall portends Winter, and I do NOT like cold, snow and ice.
-Ginger
It’s hard to slow down an English Setter — for his whole life he’s been go-go-go-go and I think that’s still his instinct. 🙂 But I don’t need him ripping any stitches out!
Adorable, adorable shirt. Charley – you look SOOO handsome.
So glad today is better for you and by extension, your mom.
And chilly sunshine is still sunshine. Keep your faces up and love it.
Sunshine is good for everyone!!! We’ve all been in a much better mood today!
Oh Charlie you are so handsome!
I am so glad to read that you are doing better today and managed to get some rest.
Take it easy, you are recovering from some major traumas!!! But much better times are ahead for you. With such a loving mother amd kids to play with, you have lots to look forward to.
Wishing you a speedy recovery,
Spirit JD’s mom
Oh, thank you so much for thinking he’s handsome — this mom has to agree! Thank you for the good wishes!! I think we’re headed back to the vet tomorrow because I feel like his incision looks just a little *too* red. Better safe than sorry at this point!
charley you look great in your sweatshirt. glad to hear you are coming around and returning to your old self…sleeping in bed with mom is a good thing!!
gayle & charon
Charlie you are one gorgeous boy! You look pretty stylin in your brother’s T. So glad to hear that you’re doing better. Sleeping in until 7:30??? Now that’s the life if you ask me. We look forward to hearing about more adventures with Charlie – we’ll be keeping our paws crossed for you 🙂
Oops sorry Charley – I misspelled your name!
Good report Charley’s Mom! 🙂 Baby steps….it’s all about those baby steps at this stage of the Tripawd life you’re in right now. Sunshine IS good for healing that Tripawd! Maggie did alot of sun bathing right after she was amputated…
Tracy, Maggie’s Mom