About 10 days ago, the littlest member of our family came up lame. The vet told us that Charlie tore an ACL in his right rear leg. We hoped that it wasn't a comlete tear and that he would heal. But last Sunday, his left rear leg suddenly completely failed him. It was too much for it as he tried to make it do all the work. He was now virtually immobile and obviously in pain. The vet said Charlie couldn't go on without surgery and the nearest doggie surgeon was in Spokane.
Our son called long distance to make sure I was in agreement to take Charlie up there for the surgery. (Having been raised on a farm I guess I have a reputation of taking a more traditional and economic approach). But I also knew not to force a Charlie or me vote in the family.
So, yesterday Jill and Helen took Charlie up to Spokane. We prayed for a break in the weather and the snow and freezing rain subsided for their trip. Today, Charlie got his operation on his left rear leg, the worst one. The surgeon said ligaments on both sides were gone. He attached a tendon and said the operation was successful.
His football playing days are over, but we have hope he will still be able to play the piano.
1 comment:
What a darling picture. Hope Charlie has a good recovery and is playing the piano again soon!
Debbie
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