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Morning glory

I made an early morning run to town to catch a big sale at a favorite natural food store. It was such a gorgeous morning. This week I was out early on Monday and Tuesday for Bear’s surgery and now this morning. I turned to Bear, who was watching the scenery and told him that we needed to go out in the morning more often!

Out, as in down out of the trees to see the sky and the clouds and the light in the valley.

On a roll, I took a detour turn on the road to Somers. Bear and I do not walk the trail in Somers like Karl and I did. There are more people and dogs and they are developing things along the trail … just not the best for Bear and me.

But, the road is scenic and there is this barn that I love. It has been painted since I last was past…a perfect red.

Later, after returning home…

Morning glory.

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A beautiful Friday

Sunshine, temperature in the mid-50’s, a nice breeze, Bear’s surgery behind us and Bob doing well on new food and less insulin.

The light of almost Spring made the sunroom cozy and Bob took advantage of Bear’s absence from the foam bed.

Bear slept in his cool corner after a Jeep ride and a lunchtime walk.

“Hey, I’m not ALWAYS sleeping!”

No, he is not: all 4 feet on the ground with weight on both while enjoying a dinner of turkey, vegetables and sardines.

I had a Stromboli with a zesty ranch for dipping.

We all had a beautiful Friday.

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Still a lot of lyin’ around going on

Day 3 post op – I am so happy to get beyond the first 48 hours. It is always hard to see a beloved pet not quite themselves.

Bear is still resting plenty but some of the initial bruising and swelling is much better and he seems more comfortable.

Getting the ice treatment after a walk. Walks have been going well. Bear uses the leg lightly which is what is wanted at this point.

Bear wanted to go under the dining room table this afternoon. I finally figured out that he wanted a cool corner like he has in the living room so I moved the table and the corner of the kitchen is a new spot. I tried putting a cushioned mat down, but he moved it. He’s happy so I let him be.

Later, though, back to the foam bed and some watching of his territory.

Bob has been very companionable and sometimes just walks up to Bear, touches noses and kind of looks like he’s asking how things are going.

I’m tired but did a better job this round of clearing my work schedule a bit. That has helped me relax and I guess since I don’t HAVE to get as much work done as usual, I’m getting close to normal. Go figure :) !

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A low key kind of day

Although, it was a little gray, the ground was bare and the air was fresh when we arrived home this morning at 8:15. As we walked around the house, I was grateful for the dry ground – a LOT easier than the slushy ground last post-op.

BUT…a surprising one inch of snow fell mid-morning. It made everyone, including me, sleepy. I DID manage to grab a 10 minute cat nap on Bear’s bed as he was on his pads in the corner.

Even just over 24 hours post-op, Beardog on duty!

But mostly it was a low key kind of day. Bear did not seem uncomfortable at all except for figuring out how to deal with the bandage weight and stiffness. We’ll take that off tomorrow and I think he will feel more confident. He is already toe touching. It is just getting up and down that is awkward with the wrap.

I’m having my post-op fade. It will be an early night for all of us.

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Bear is home

Bear is home. He reportedly slept well, kissed all who helped and checked on him, but would not go outside…walked to the door and then stopped.

Strange place, not the right person ???

He was happy to see me and sat up right away. When he saw the Gingerlead, he moved his front feet so I could put it under him. He wasted no time getting out of there but gave kisses to the tech when she bent down for a good bye.

Bear settled in the Jeep after a quick walk to a grassy area and home we came.

At home, Bear wanted to check the premises so we had a walk around the house before coming inside. Two short walks, a ride in the Jeep, a bit of cleanup to get rid of that clinic smell and Bear started fading.

Naptime.