Jackson Pt II

(Originally posted on the FP-Forum on September 21, 2010)


Members of the Four Paws forum have sent us, and Jack, messages of support, sentiments and good wishes we  will try to do Jack justice. 


Things like his "high five" may be a thing of the past but knowing Jack he'll find a way.    
 

Well, Jack had the amputation yesterday at about noon & came hopping into the surgery when we picked him up at 4.30pm the same afternoon! 


All at the surgery were absolutely amazed at how well he'd done. Before the Op the vet had told us he would be pretty miserable for a couple of days then it could take up to 4 days to get him mobile. 


Not our Jack - his tail wagged when he saw us and it was as if to say "I'll show you I can do it" just like everything else he does..  

He was a bit "spaced out" all night and I didn't get much sleep. 


Today we have managed to get him into the car (not so difficult as he leapt in the hard bit was just trying to stop him falling over) & took him to the field this morning where he managed the water part of his ablutions. 


He is much better than ever we thought to would be he is even lying on the wound now whereas yesterday he yelped when he tried.  He looks as ungainly as Ann Widdecombe on Strictly at the present. 


His biggest problem is keeping balance with his tail wagging all the time he is out.

Someone asked about photographs? They will follow, but at the moment Jack would prefer to wait until the fur has grown back as it looks as if a bit from an old leather sofa has been stuck on his side.

I will write a weekly or so update as best I can through Jack's eyes. If I can become more than a visitor and post directly so much the better.


Peter & Daphne