Morgan-Dog has been my walking/running partner since she was able to handle at least a three mile walk (at about 7 months old). I enjoyed having her with me. She kept me company and kept me safe. She helped set the pace and she was my ears. (I am deaf in my left ear.) When I found out she had cancer in her hind left leg, I could not go for my walk/run; it hurt way too much. I tried, but I cried the entire time. (I am glad I wore my sunglasses that day.) I miss my walking buddy!
Dr. Morrison gave Morgan the ‘okay’ for lite walks at her two week follow-up appointment. I couldn’t wait, but Mother Nature would make me. The Upstate (Greenville, South Carolina) is very hilly which made me nervous to begin with, but the snow/ice/rain storm really had me nervous. The walk would have to wait.
Super Bowl Sunday brought a lovely, mild and sunny day so I laced up my running shoes, put on my Maryland ball cap and went for a walk/run…without Morgan. This time it was okay because I knew I would be doing a “cool-down walk” with Morgan. Her first official walk on three legs! We were both so excited.
I knew we had to take it easy and I let Morgan linger and enjoy! She was so upset when we headed home and pulled me past the house. Below is a photo from her first official Tripawd walk!
Congrats on the outing!!
My pug Maggie is also a left rear amp.
I bet you will be surprised at how much she can do. No more 3 mile runs, but Maggie worked up to walking a mile or more, with a few hills.
Remember- she has pug sized legs!! And she is almost 11.
Karen and the pug girls
Way to go, Morgan! One of Holly’s and my favorite activities is our daily walk. While she was still recovering from her surgery we would walk short distances – part of a block, or maybe around the block as she got stronger – she always looked longingly further down the road when I would turn her back to home. We couldn’t wait to get back to our old routine! Holly’s now 6 weeks post-op and can walk her old route most days – she’s going through chemo so our vet told us to keep her quiet for a few days after each treatment. We’re keeping fingers and paws crossed that Morgan’s recovery continues to go really well!
Holly and Holly’s mom
Yay Morgan!! She looks like she’s doing pretty well for her first official walk post-op!! Keep up the good work Morgan!!!
Angel Jake’s Mom
Hang in there Morgan. You will get stronger every day and be running again in no time! Opie