Tasha comes home from the doggy hospital this afternoon after having surgery on one of her rear legs to replace a torn ligament. We need to keep her from over-exerting herself, but the doctor said she should start taking short, leashed walks right away. That's good news. The issue for us is how to keep her relatively confined while she's in the house.
To that end, our very generous friends in a nearby town offered to lend us these "corrals" that they used for their own dogs (two of whom had to have similar surgeries). I assembled them yesterday, one on the main floor in the living/dining area and another up in the loft where we sleep. Tasha will be in familiar surroundings, not separated from us, and prevented from galloping around the house when a car goes by, the mail comes, or when someone walks down the road. We're very grateful to K and J for their kindness.
Very kind of your friends. It looks like a determined dog might be able to jump over the fence, but I guess not with a healing ligament.
ReplyDeleteThe corral is a great idea. What a relief that she can at least go for walks right away. Hope she cooperates and recovers well and quickly.
ReplyDeleteAwww, K and J, how nice of you!
ReplyDeleteJudy
I wonder if Bert will join her. That would be sweet.
ReplyDeleteandrew, Tasha's not that determined. Nor is she tall enough to get out. At any rate, she's taken to it and shows no signs of wanting out. Yet.
ReplyDeletemitch, we have to be diligent, but it will be worth it.
judy, :)
wilma, he's poked around looking. Something new in the house to inspect. Then, meh. LOL