I took Buddy to the dog park the other day, and he had a ball! He wore his little boot and ran like the wind, keeping up with all the dogs there, big and small. After once around the park, he grew tired and was walking behind me, though. Granted, it was a hot morning, but I suspect he was feeling some pain and is out of shape from not getting a whole lot of exercise consistently (me, too!)
This park has a small pond for the dogs, and Buddy jumped in like a puppy! He got in to his neck and swam just a bit. I threw a tennis ball, and he dove in to get it, but he was more interested in the other dogs than in chasing the ball or swimming. It was really awesome to see him play so carefree — pure doggy joy!
As he limped back to the car, it was also a reminder how much pain he is in. I know I can’t put of the surgery much longer. I start my new job Tuesday.
sounda like buddy has such a lust for life – definitely time to get rid of that painful limb and starting to really get back to the quality ‘fun stuff’!!
charon & gayle