Hello Dear Friends,,,
April 7th and 930 pm CST central time.
I picked up Trouper from the veteranary clinic in Racine Wisconsin at 2 pm today. He is a 4 lb Maltese and had his surgery one week ago today. He is absolutely adorable. He has the sweetest disposition and seems to be getting around fairly well. He hops on his right, front leg and can get up on the deck in the back yard. The 3 dogs I have seemed to accept him very well.
The surgical site is clean, dry, intact and with no drainage or redness. The surgeon, Dr. Brian Ray did a supurb procedure. The dog can not really reach to pull at the staples so I dont have to put a cone-of-shame on him….
I am much more relaxed now that I have him and see what he can do. I have to figure out how to add the pictures I took. One is of me holding him in the clinic. I look a little scraggly and the dog seems perplexed, but all is well with the world.
He is only two yrs old and in good health. He should be around for a long time thanks to the generous donations to the North Central Maltese Rescue that paid for this costly surgery.
So, Trouper gets his Second Chance and I couldn’t be more grateful!
I am so tired but content. Life is good,,,life is so precious and I am very happy tonight and I think Trouper is too. Campsie,,,xoxo
He sounds super adorable…cant wait to see the photo!
You sound quite smitten…gonna keep him?
Healing wishes
….. and hopes for a wonderful furever home for him!
excellent!!! you are entering your first days of ‘tripawd school’…trouper has so very much to teach you, sounds like you are an eager and attentive student. paws crossed for a quick recovery and many, many happy times ahead. can’t wait for the pictures!!
charon & gayle
Good for you for taking on this little guy! He will show you his gratitude, I’m sure. Why in the world was he abused to the point of having to lose a leg? I can’t figure that out.
Keep us posted on Trouper’s recovery and remember that there are lots of ups and downs at first, but he will be bouncing along in no time. And thanks again for giving Trouper a new life.
Shari
Welcome Trouper and family. The first couple weeks can be rough, but it sounds like he is doing great already.
Sounds like your little Trouper is doing great! Can’t wait to see pictures. Watch the Media Help Video for detailed instructions about uploading images to your Media Library, or just give it a shot by clicking the small Upload/Insert button directly above your post editor window.
Glad to hear that you & Trouper are home. Can’t wait to see him!
Welcome home Trouper!
4 pounds!! I think Trouper is the smallest Tripawd here, and the smallest one I have heard of. My pug Maggie was pretty small, but 17.5 lbs after her surgery.
Can’t wait to see pictures.
Karen and the pugapalooza
Oh my gosh, 4 lbs! A teeny-tiny bundle of love. Good for you, I’m so glad things are going well.
Awww a teeny tripawd! Can’t wait to see the little sweetie!
Welcome Trouper! You’ve come to an amazing family and we hope you’ll think of us as your second one. Keep up with the great recovery!