New family member.

[tis]

Originally Posted by Biggd

Unfortunately, they called us during surgery and recommended amputation. The break was so bad that they didn't think the bone would reconnect and heal. They said that there was a high probability that we would be back to amputate at a later date.
The decision was made to amputate, and recovery time will only be about 2 weeks, time for the incision to heal.
So we now have a 3-legged dog, but alive and hopefully well for much longer.
I'm going to miss my walking partner, we walked 4 to 5 miles every day.

Did they say he won't be able to walk? I bet he won't even miss that leg!

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by tis

Did they say he won't be able to walk? I bet he won't even miss that leg!

They said she will adapt and be fine but I'm losing my walking buddy. I doubt she will be able to do 4 to 5 mile walks anymore.
They did say losing a rear leg is easier to overcome than a front one.

[tis]

Originally Posted by Biggd

They said she will adapt and be fine but I'm losing my walking buddy. I doubt she will be able to do 4 to 5 mile walks anymore.
They did say losing a rear leg is easier to overcome than a front one.

Fingers crossed he will still be able to be your walking buddy.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by tis

Fingers crossed he will still be able to be your walking buddy.

We are back up to 2 to 3 miles. That's about her limit right now with the warmer weather.

[tis]

Originally Posted by Biggd

We are back up to 2 to 3 miles. That's about her limit right now with the warmer weather.

Oh that's great though! I'm so happy for you both.

[Winilyme]

Originally Posted by Biggd

We are back up to 2 to 3 miles. That's about her limit right now with the warmer weather.

Terrific to hear. Have you considered purchasing a dog backpack carrier? When Rosie tires, place her in the carrier and continue on your way. You get to extend your walk to your prior distance while continuing to enjoy Rosie’s company. Also, a little additional exercise for yourself can never hurt.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by Winilyme

Terrific to hear. Have you considered purchasing a dog backpack carrier? When Rosie tires, place her in the carrier and continue on your way. You get to extend your walk to your prior distance while continuing to enjoy Rosie’s company. Also, a little additional exercise for yourself can never hurt.

I'm 70, I don't think I could extend my walk much with an additional 30 pounds on my back.
I think by fall we will be back up to 5 to 6 miles, fingers crossed.

[Biggd]

Just an update, fall has come and gone, and Rosie has maxed out at 3 miles on our walks, I don't dare push her any more for fear of having to carry her back, she's 30lbs, too heavy to carry very far. I tried walking her twice a day, once in the morning 3 miles, then again in the afternoon. She wasn't too energetic for that second walk, got maybe another mile out of her. She just turned 5 so I will try again in the spring.
On one of our walks, she stepped on a piece of glass and cut a pad on her foot. she limped on 2-1/2 legs most of the way back, but I did have to carry her a little when she laid down and refused to go any farther.
She still wants to chase cars, trucks, and other animals, so I have to keep her on a leash at all times because she's still pretty fast even on 3 legs.