Another video of Scarlett just being awesome.
Welp, we survived the night. There was much deliberation about the most ideal place for Scarlett’s first night. Should she stay downstairs with me sleeping on the couch? Could I even leave her downstairs on her own, checking on her periodically through the night?…okay, that’s not even realistic. Or, would we both sleep upstairs?
After lugging the 80 lb pup upstairs, we created a bed fit for a king right next to the human bed. Having her humans in arms reach was a necessity. While Scarlett has always been a very affectionate creature, it seems her traumatic stay away from home has amplified this trait. Seriously, it’s like attachment on steroids. Stop petting her for even 2 seconds and you’ve got a whimpering wuss on your hands. Don’t get me wrong…I love snuggling the giant fluff ball. But with everything aside from Scarlett being neglected, the house has thrown up on itself. At least that’s what it looks like.
We maintained the human on bed, dog on floor arrangement for the majority of the night…until I was awoken at 3am to the sounds of mischief and heavy panting. Apparently Scarlett became wrestles and wanted to walk around the room. Typically not a big deal. But the lack of 3-legged experience in a pitch black room left Scar trapped in a corner not knowing her way out. I guess 3 am is as good a time as ever to learn how to “back up”. Worried that she may go on another twilight exploration, I grabbed my pillow and snuggled up with Scarlett on the floor. She flopped on the bare ground…so I got the doggy bed. Zzzzzzzzz
Not too bad, as first nights go! Glad she learned to back up. 🙂
We pulled our mattress down onto the floor so Abby could get in and out of bed with us if she wanted. Slept that way for a good 2 weeks or so!
The panting is pretty typical during recovery.
Hope she continues to have a pawesome recovery.
Jackie, Abby’s mom
What a great idea with putting the mattress on the floor! This would also relieve my fear stepping on her when I get out of bed.
Glad you survived! We also pulled our mattress to the floor (still there at 5 weeks post-amp). And, my house still looks like a hurricane hit it! Scarlett is beautiful! Hope things continue to go well.
Im so enjoying reading your posts. You are literally just a couple of days ahead of us so it’s good to see what to expect posted in a positive and even humerous way 🙂 We will pick our Golden Chloe up tomorrow. We understand that she’s doing great the day after her surgery and even walked outside and did her business. 🙂 However, Chloe is 11. I’ll need to read your prior postings to learn more about Scarlett and how old or young she is. She’s a beauty!
Well, there’s reason she has a puppy face…she still is!!! However, after having Chloe for 11 years we found she was a puppy for about 9 years! Then she settled down to just a really energetic girl! They are great dogs. I’m sorry Scarlett contracted osteosarcoma so young,(we thought the same thing as you. She’s just over-doing it) but she’s sounds like that just going to be a cool badge of honor for her 🙂
Denise
Chloe’s mom!
That’s not bad, as first nights go. I slept out on the couch, and Rio slept on her orthopedic bed next to the couch. She did lots of panting and some whining the first night, and the pink elephants were the majority of her on-going recovery issues.
Backing up is definitely something a Tripawd has to relearn. The adjustment to three legs does take time, but they learn pretty quickly what they can and can’t do. There were quite a few times early on where Rio would lose her balance and stumble, and my heart would just leap because I wasn’t in a position to catch her before she fell… I still feel like that when I see her about to take a tumble, but now she mostly catches herself.
Hope your recovery goes smoothly, but we’re here for questions should you have any.
Micki and Rio
What a beautiful girl! And I love that happy Golden smile! She sure does look like a sweety! Keep the pictures coming!
May she continue to amaze you! The first couple of weeks are hell, but you get through it somehow. Don’t worry about the house throw up ;0)
Nancy & Butchey
That’s a pretty good first night, as first night’s go. I had to sleep on the couch, and every half hour Chili Dawg was up whimpering and panting, trying to find a comfy position. I wondered if we had done the right thing. The first couple nights were the longest nights ever, but it got better after that.
She is one pretty Golden 🙂
Jenna & Spirit Chili Dawg