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Old June 14th, 2007, 08:16 AM
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My bendyfooted mudpuppy is losing her bendy foot today...

Hi all,
my sweet little mudpuppy Jaida is at the vet's right now...they are amputating her lower leg to remove the malformed part. It's always been in her way and impedes her mobility, not to mention it gets bonked and scraped on things all the time. We're only removing the lower part (below the elbow) because we're going to get her a prosthesis after she's healed up.

I am nervous. Sad. Missing her little "boo-boo leg" already, it was part of her. Trying to imagine how she's going to look. :sad:
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Old June 14th, 2007, 08:44 AM
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Hoping and Praying that all goes well with Jaida's surgery today . You will have to give lots of hugs and kisses to help her heal when she comes home!
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Old June 14th, 2007, 08:49 AM
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s and s crossed for a good outcome! With all those good wishes and s headed your way, how can she lose?

Just keep focussed on the goal, bendyfoot! She'll be so happy once she's healed up and gets her prosthesis!
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Old June 14th, 2007, 08:53 AM
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just wanted to pop in and say GOOD LUCK! best wishes for a healthy and happy outcome, and a super speedy recovery! please keep us posted if you can - sending TONS of good vibes you & Jaida's way today!
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Old June 14th, 2007, 09:22 AM
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from all of us here !!

I saw a doggy at Woofstock with a prosthesis ~ looked healthy & happy, bounced about like all his other buddies !
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Old June 14th, 2007, 11:03 AM
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Any word, yet, bendyfoot?
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Old June 14th, 2007, 01:06 PM
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She's Out!!!

Just got the call...she's done, awake, and fine. Everything went well, no complications other than her elbow was a bit tricky to work with because the bones don't fit together the way they're supposed to. She's alert, mor alert than the vet expected her to be at this point.
All is well, including my pounding heart!!!
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Audrey - torbie - sweet as pie (11 months)
Patrick - blue - a little turd (but we like him anyways) (6 months)
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Old June 14th, 2007, 01:14 PM
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That's great!
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Old June 14th, 2007, 01:27 PM
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That's a relief
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Old June 14th, 2007, 01:30 PM
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Great news, bendyfoot! s for you and Jaida (but hug her carefully! )
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Old June 14th, 2007, 01:42 PM
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wonderful news!
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Old July 31st, 2007, 09:33 PM
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So she's getting the hang of it ?
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Old July 31st, 2007, 09:39 PM
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Wow Jaida looks great!! And she sure can run! Wish I could have seen her doing somersaults!!
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Old August 1st, 2007, 03:42 AM
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I just finished reading Jaida's (and your) story from beginning to end and checking out her blog. What an amazing dog, with equally amazing parents. All of you are truly an inspiration. Jaida sure knew what she was doing when she picked you! I wish everyone would take their responsibility to their animal companions as seriously as you do.
Best of luck to all of you.
Just want to add kudos to your vet for being a wonderful, caring man who was more interested in the welfare of your dog than the $$$.

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