When she first got me, Ari read online to be wary, b/c some strangers can be cruel about us 3-leggers–that people are mean, or assume there’s an irresponsible owner, etc.
So she’s surprised and relieved at how much I seem to make people smile. Like the other day, a family of 3 stopped us on a walk to ask about me. The little boy was excited to pet me and wanted to know if I could run–she told him I was the fastest at the dog park (unless there’s a greyhound around, it’s usually true!).
At home, I’m in a routine now. I know when to wake her up to go for a walk, and when/where I get fed (they found a food that makes my digestive track calm). I know I get a rawhide treat after we get back from walks and the cat and I get along. Sometimes the cat slaps me, but sometimes she rubs up against me, too.
I haven’t cut my butt on the concrete in a very long time. Then again, it’s now almost six months since the surgery, so I’ve gotten more graceful & learned not to just plop my hindquarters down like that.
So if anyone out there is a little nervous about what having a 3-legger is like, don’t worry! At the end of the day we’re regular dogs (and maybe even a little more special).
