It has been nearly a year since my last post! That’s right --- ONE YEAR! Part of the blame was my fault, but most of the blame goes to the “Big Guy.” First, I need to apologize to all my DOY friends who frequent DOY and have been asking about me. I had an accident while playing in my back yard. During the Fourth of July weekend, I ruptured a ligament in my hind knee. Sort of what you humans call a torn ACL. Since the injury was not life threatening, I had to wait until August 19, 2021, to have surgery. So, for six weeks I had to walk on three legs and limit all activity. This included going to work at DOY. During this time, the “Big Guy” had to carry me up steps and any place that required me to jump (car, couch, etc.). On August 19th I had the surgery and my confinement was even worse. No visits to DOY to see my friends or any visits to any of my neighbor dog friends. I was only allowed outside to do my business and had to be on a leash at all times. And to make matters worse, they shaved my entire leg. My leg looked like a big bald turkey leg. I refused to have my picture taken of my naked leg. Even without all my fur grown in, at least it’s not as ugly as when it was shaved to the muscles. Now, after several weeks, I can go down a few steps, go outside without a leash as long as I walk and don’t run. Everyday my leg is getting stronger, so by Christmas, I’m hoping to be able to run and chase squirrels again. |