I Have Returned

WOW...I cannot believe how long it has been since I posted in my blog. A lot has been happening with my humans, so they don't let me on here as much as they should.

My mom got a new job in early November...so she has been really stressed. She worked at her old job for 23 years and when she went back after her hand surgery, was promised her hours back and didn't get them after a year...it was time for a change. She really has to adjust (and so do I!) with her new hours...which means less time for her and I to spend together in the afternoons. I really miss the time that my mom and I used to have every afternoon. Now she doesn't get home until after5 pm.

My dad hasn't been feeling well and my mom is really worried about him. He has a lump in his throat that the doctor told them was something called a goiter. He was on medication to see if it helped but it didn't so now he has to go in and have biopsy. They have been waiting a long time to get in....and he finally goes this Tuesday to get that done. I sure hope my dad is okay...because he is my BEST friend. I love my dad, but I am a daddy's girl and he is really special to me.

Then, at the end of January, we had to say goodbye to my kitty sister, Nala. She started eating the artifical Christmas tree in December and they notice her getting sick a lot with the artifical branch stuff in it. So they took her to the vet, but there was no blockage. She continued to get sick and they couldn't find anything, so they did an endoscopy and found seven leisons in her. They sent them off, and in the meantime...she ended up going to another clinic to have an ultrasound. The ultrasound and the endoscopy both showed some sort of cancer that had started to affect other organs. My mom was devistated (dad was too) but Nala was a Momma's kitty. They started her on Prednisone that Sunday and by Monday evening, she had litterally given up. My parents were very sad and took Nala away in the Jeep. She laid in the blanket all the way to the clinic on Mom's lap. Mom said their vet cried right along with them the whole time they said goodbye. We all miss her very much.

We had a very long, cold winter with lots of snow here in Wisconsin....not that I minded being a husky...but the snow is just about all melted and the days are getting longer and I get lots of extra time outside in the evenings. My human's niece was out this past weekend and we had a blast. Although, I got tired pretty fast, she wore me out. Teenagers!

I should also mention that we never got the other husky. My mom was worried about her aggressiveness and didn't want anything to happen to me. Mom still wants a friend for me to spend time with during the day as she feels guilty that she is not home as early for me anymore.

Anyhow...that's been what has going on at our end. I'll be catching up with all my husky pals soon!

Woo whoo's,
Bailey

What Are They Thinking?

Yikes...another month has past since I have posted a new blog post. I have really been meaning to write, but we had a vacation in that time and then some other stuff has been going on.

I have been noticing my humans bringing a lot of stuff out. One of those things has been an older crate. I have also been hearing them doing a lot of talking about...another HUSKY????? Dad has been talking about a puppy and then I hear mom saying she wants to rescue. There has been so much talk that I have no clue what they are up to. Mom wants me to have another dog to keep me company during the day...she says I am lonely now that she has gone back to work again. Then in the next sentence...she keeps asking me if I like being the only dog. Of course I do...I get ALL the treats!

So, one day my dad comes home and she says there is a lady in the next town over who rescued a siberian from our humane society three and a half years ago but now her husband wants the dog out of the house. My mom was all excited...until she talked to the lady. This dog has never been socialized with other dogs, except for a male husky next door to their house. Her mom says that she gets very aggressive towards other dogs when they are out walking. That part got my mom really worried. Bringing another female into the house who is bossy, and only five years old. I'm 11 1/2 and no spring chicken anymore, ya know! Other then that issue, she is very loving I hear.

Here is a picture of the "Princess Kita" that thinks she is going to come and live at MY house. They are going to meet her and her owner tomorrow and then set up a date for Kita to come and meet ME.

Does anyone have any suggestions on our first meeting for my Mom?

Rain...rain...go away

Thought I would check in and see how everyone is doing in the other parts of the country. We have had SO much rain here in WI. First we were having a drought and then it turned around and dumped buckets and buckets of rain on us. We are soaked now. My humans are a tad worried as we live along the WI River and it is getting pretty high.


The one good thing is the weather has cooled way down...and being a Siberian Husky...I am loving every minute of it!!! I feel just like a puppy again with lots of energy! The heat was making me really blah...but not now! I'm a new dog! lol

Hope everyone is having a good week and that you are all having a bit of a cool down too!

I am still here

Hello Husky Friends!

I know it has been awhile since I have posted to my blog and many of my friends have been worried about me. I'm fine and doing great! I wasn't liking all that hot weather we had been having..and I hear a lot of you other huskies have had a lot of that as well! We have finally gotten a cool down and I hope you all have too!

I have to tell you about a beautiful husky that my human mom fell in love with, His name is Bandit. She first learned about him a few weeks back when he was featured on our local news station at noon. They have a segment on the show where they feature pets that are available for adoption at the humane society. Bandit was featured just after he had surgery to have his eyes removed because they were so badly infected and he was in such pain. My human mom said he reminded her so much of my late brother, Bon, only with a red coat.


A week later...an internet friend sent her the link of his at the humane society and that night again...he was featured on the 5 o'clock news program. My mom kept checking the humane society site and every time she did...it said, 'pending adoption' yet she kept hearing all this stuff on the news. So...she sent messages out to all our husky friends, the siberL list, blind dog, etc. Then, Thursday rolled around and she heard them announce that Bandit had gotten a new home. She was so excited.

Video link for those who would like to see the story.

http://www.c3ktogo.com/mymadisontv/if-video.php?id=11346

Bandit...we are so happy for you!!!

Recalled pet food brands

My mom has been pretty worried about all this pet food being recalled. The brand I have to eat because of my pancretitis has not been listed, but she is still worried sick.

Here is the most up-to-date list that she has found:

Dog Food

Americas Choice, Preferred Pets
Authority
Award
Best Choice
Big Bet
Big Red
Bloom
Cadillac
Companion
Demoulas Market Basket
Eukanuba
Food Lion
Giant Companion
Great Choice
Hannaford
Hill Country Fare
Hy-Vee
Iams
Laura Lynn
Loving Meals
Meijers Main Choice
Mighty Dog (The recall affects only 5.3 pouch products that were produced from Dec. 3, 2006 through March 14, 2007.)
Mixables
Nutriplan
Nutro Max
Nutro Natural Choice
Nutro Ultra
Nutro
Ol’Roy Canada
Ol’Roy U.S.
Paws
Pet Essentials
Pet Pride - Good ’n Meaty
Presidents Choice
Price Chopper
Priority Canada
Priority U.S.
Publix
Roche Brothers
Save-A-Lot Choice Morsels
Schnucks
Shep Dog
Springfield Prize
Sprout
Stater Brothers
Stop & Shop Companion
Tops Companion
Wegmans Bruiser
Weis Total Pet
Western Family U.S.
White Rose
Winn Dixie
Your Pet

Cat Food

Americas Choice, Preferred Pets
Authority
Best Choice
Companion
Compliments
Demoulas Market Basket
Eukanuba
Fine Feline Cat
Food Lion
Foodtown
Giant Companion
Hannaford
Hill Country Fare
Hy-Vee
Iams
Laura Lynn
Li’l Red
Loving Meals
Meijers Main Choice
Nutriplan
Nutro Max Gourmet Classics
Nutro Natural Choice
Paws
Pet Pride
Presidents Choice
Price Chopper
Priority U.S.
Save-A-Lot Special Blend
Schnucks
Science Diet (The recall affects only 3-ounce and 5.5-ounce cans of Kitten Savory Cuts Ocean Fish; 5.5-ounce cans of Feline Adult Savory Cuts Beef, Chicken and Ocean Fish, and 5.5-ounce cans of Feline Senior Savory Cuts Chicken.)
Sophisticat
Special Kitty Canada
Special Kitty U.S.
Springfield Prize
Sprout
Stop & Shop Companion
Tops Companion
Wegmans
Western Family U.S.
White Rose
Winn Dixie

Help Harness to Hope Norther Breed Rescue get a grant!

Help us get a $10,000 grant!

Harnessed to Hope Northern Breed Rescue registered with Kevin Bacon's
www.sixdegrees.org foundation.

Just go to:

http://www.networkforgood.org/pca/PersonalCharityBadge.aspx?PcaId=103895

and donate any amount to us. The 6 organizations who get the most
donations (not the highest amount, but the most individual donations)
gets a $10,000 grant. It has a $10 minimum, but if you can spare it, we'd
really appreciate it.

Harnessed to Hope is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to rescuing and
rehoming Northern Breeds, run entirely by volunteers.
Please help us. All the money we raise goes directly to our foster dogs.
We've had a few sick dogs lately, so this would really come in handy.

1 Year Anniversary

Yesterday, February 7th, was the one year anniversary of our having to say goodbye to our boy, Yukon. Not a day goes by that I wish he and Bon were still here with us...especially
this time of year that they both so loved.

He was the sweetest, most gentle dog and he made us laugh with his silly character. We will always have a special place in our hearts and will never forget the love and joy he brought into our lives.

We miss you, Little Boy!

It's My Birthday!

Yesterday was my birthday. I turned 11 years old. I was not able to have too many treats because I am on a new diet with my Pancreatitis. It sucks. Then..to make things even worse....my mom tried to put one of those hats on my head. I would have nothing to do with it but....you know my mom...she just HAD to get a picture of me with it on so dad had to try and hold it on. Shesh! Anyhow...it was a good day! I just would have liked lots and lots more treats!

For those who are wondering...I am feeling much better. I was still on some medications as I was having some dark stools and they thought maybe I had some ulcers going on. My meds stopped on Thursday morning and we will see how I continue to feel.

Anyhow....I am off to see if there are any treats hiding someplace.

2 Year Anniversary

Tuesday, January 23, was the 2 year anniversary that we all had to say good-bye to Bon. My parents were so sad. At times...it seems like Bon has been gone forever but other days ... it's like he was just here ... gracing us with his regal presence.

He was the kindest dog who everyone loved. He made us laugh with his silly ways. He was everything a companion should be.

We all loved you and you will be forever missed....and forever in our hearts!!! Run free, Big Boy!

Snow!

Well...it finally snowed and my mom took some photos of me playing around the other day. She is so happy that I was bouncing and playing around again.

My mom has been concerned about me since I am done taking my antibiotics. I have been having an occassional dark (almost black) and shiny stool. My mom is worried because that is a sign of blood being absorbed back into the system. So she called the vet and they now have me on pepsid and something else that I don't like that I have to take every night. They are treating me for ulcers. All are hoping that is all it is otherwise the vet is concerned it may be something down lower. Wish me luck. I've had way too much going on in the last six months and don't need any more stuff going on. I'm just happy to be out here running through the snow!!!! Yippee!

Sure wish I had another puppy to play tag with...I miss my brothers. This is the first year without either one of them and it's lonely with no one to tackle. Oh wait! Mom said her niece is coming out to play with me tomorrow! I love to help her build stuff. Well...I try to help but she thinks I destroy her snowmen and angels and all!

Stop back soon to see Anna and I playing in the snow!

Wooo wooo!

Bay~

Bailey is Home!

Another update from Bailey's Mom -

Bailey came home on Thursday night. She is doing SO much better. Is eating, running around with that spring back in her step, rolling in the grass (yes...we have NO snow) and finally went number two after almost a week. Her diet has been changed to Hills i/d ... for now and we both would like to hear if anyone has any other low-fat food or recipes to share with us.

I also wanted to write a bit about Pancreatitis for those (like myself) never have had a dog go through something like this. Bailey's was diagnosised as acute pancreatitis so this is the information I am supplying.

Most of you know that the pancreas is a gland in the abdominal cavity near the stomach and liver that produces enzymes which aid in the digestion of food. The gland also secrete insulin, a hormone that helps to regulate the blood sugar levels. A lack of adequae insulin results in diabetes, although most pets with pancreatitis do not develop diabetes. When the pancreas becomes diseased it will often release its digestive enzymes into itself rather than into the intestine where they normally go. The resultant tissue destruction is because the gland is inadvertently digesting itself.

Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas. It is a serious condition that occurs most frequently in overweight, middle-aged, female dogs but it may occur in any individual. The disorder causes pain, vomiting, depression and occasionally shock and death.

Symptoms for acute pancreatitis are:

Poor appetite
Fever
Pain/reluctance to walk or move
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Weakness/Dehydration

There are many different causes of pancreatitis. Excessive levels of fat or cholesterol in the blood can contribute to the problem. Ovesity (overweight condition) and also predisposes the dog or pet to pancreas disorders. Infectious diseases can be teh cause of the problem. Ingestion fo rich or fatty foods is the most common cause of pancreatitis in pet animals. When pets are fed from the table (leftovers, etc.), get into the garbage, or are given numerous foods by well emaning house guest pancreatitis may be the result. Bailey was never fed table scraps...BUT she did get beef soup bones that were boiled once a week that sometimes did have beef with some fat on it and there were times we would put bread out for the birds if we had a loaf of bread left over and she would always find her way over to that. Our vet does not think these were her causes and she is not an overweight dog...so we do not have any answers as to why it happened to her.

I must say ... now looking back, I had noticed she did seem to strain when going to the bathroom. I had thought she was a little constipated and had noticed a couple of dark stools but we...as humans also have these problems and she never once showed signs of feeling ill. She had gotten sick a few times, but she had eaten some grass and we all know that dogs do this on occasion so we weren't that alarmed with that either.

Your vet will make a diagnosis of pancreatitis based on the following: Presence of the above symptoms, blood tests, radiographs (x-rays) of the abdomen and possibly exploratory surgery for sever or chronic cases). Bailey had to have blood drawn for a CBC and they also did a CPL (serum) test that needed to be sent out to confirm that she had pancreatitis. Our vet told us that anything over 400 was an indication that she had pancratitis and hers were over 1,000. Her liver and white blood counts were also both very high.

Because anything going into the mouth (including water) is going directly to the pancreas, Bailey immediatly had to be hooked up to IV's for three days to keep her hydrated while she was given antibiotics and nothing by mouth so everything could settle down and heal itself. After 32 hours, she was finally given a small helping of food to make sure she could keep it down. She had another light lunch later that evening and then again on the morning she was to come home. She was able to keep everything down and so our vet gave her the okay to come home.

It has been so wonderful to see Bailey feeling back to her old self again...but she will have to remain on a new diet for the rest of her life. Many sibe owners that I have conversed with have said they, too have had pancreatitis...some went on to never have another episode, while others are dealing with it reoccuring again....and again. We are crossing our fingers that she is one of the lucky ones to only have to go through this once.

We would like to say thank you to all of our siberian husky friends online for the advice and well-wishes you all sent to Bailey and us during this time. I was very upset reading some of the things I had read online doing research on this...but you all made me feel better by telling me your stories and giving me positive information!

Bailey's Mom - Lisa

Bailey has Pancreatitis

I am here with news on Bailey. Friday night she seemed perfectly fine...but by Saturday, she didn't seem herself. She was not her usual 'flying around all over the place' and begging for treats. She had gotten sick and we figured she was just not feeling well. But by the afternoon, we became very concerned. She did not want to go out or even get up. So...we called the vet. He told us she might have a blockage and to take her food away for 24 hours. By the next morning...she seemed worse. We put another call into the vet and this time were advised to boil some hamburger and rice and give it to her and call on Monday if she wasn't doing any better. She would pick it up...but then immediately set it down. Right there...I knew something was not good. I tried to coax her into eating some and she finally ate a couple but that was it. We then got her out and walking...hoping that she would gets things moving as she hadn't had a stool since Friday night yet either. When she was back in...she drank water like there was no tomorrow.

I had to work on Monday (New Years Day) early am ... so hubby promised me he would call. He put a call in and they said there was no dr. on call because of New Years. He told them the dr. told him to call but they could not reach him by his pager. Now... I did not know this and hubby made it seem to me that he HAD talked to the dr. and they said to bring her in right away the next morning. He did not, and if I had known that...she would have been heading into an emergency clinic that night. She did seem to feel a little better and was investigating things and wagging her tail a little bit more by that late afternoon...but still did not want to eat.

Tuesday rolled around and we finally got her in right away that morning. By 9:30 am, she was hooked up to IV's and started on antibiotics. Her Liver count and white blood counts were extremely high...one was so high it was off their charts. They suggested we do a serum test as they thought she may have Pancreatitis. Xrays were then taken to make sure there was no blockage.

With Pancreatitis...and we did not know this and were following our vets instructions to keep her well hydrated by offering water .... nothing is to go in through their mouth. Not even water!! I was feeling awful from trying to coax her to eat and was telling her she was such a good girl for doing so.

So...Bailey had been hooked up to IV's for two days and another yet tomorrow. We went to see her tonight and she barely noticed we were there on her run to get outside to pee! Once done with that..she seemed SO happy to see us, as we were happy to see her as well! She looked much brighter eyed and wanted to GO! on the short leash they had provided. We then went back in and were talking with two of the doctors and they told us the serum test had come back. Anything over 400 tells them she has Pancreatitis and hers were well over 1,000. She had just gotten her first meal at 1:00 pm and was able to keep that down, but they wanted to keep her one more day to make sure she was doing well. So, tomorrow morning they will be calling with an update and I will probably pick her up on my way home after work.

Advice from vet is NO table scraps! We never feed them...but Bailey would get beef soup bones that had been boiled with some meat (and probably fat) on it once a week. I have always given these to all three of the dogs for years and we never had a problem...until now. They will no longer be part of her weekly routine. We were also advised to change to another dog food. We feed SD Senior right now but they want to put her on a new kind that is lower in fat. Marily, from the sibeList, offered to send me some great recipes for this that she makes for her dog, Max, who also has Pancreatitis. I have gotten some great information from a lot of people on the list and I was so thankful for that as I was reading a lot of stuff and it really had me scared.

Tomorrow, Bailey will hopefully get to come home and I will post more information then. Thanks to all those who said prayers for her!

Bailey's Mom

Donations for Bear through SOS

My mom received an email from Maureen Lamb from Save Our Siberian Husky's tonight. Here is the email she sent:

Hi Lisa

At our board meeting this week we agreed to match donations sent through us up to $400 for donations made before 6 PM PST on December 17. This might encourage more people to donate.

Maureen Lamb
www.sos-srf.org

I am hoping any husky lover (or dog lover, for that matter!) who reads this will drop over to their website and click on the paypal button under Bears name. This poor boy has been through a lot already.

www.sos-srf.org

December Already!

Wow... I missed a whole month of posting somewhere along the line. November was a boring month.

My cousin husky's family had their house burn to the ground on Thursday. They were able to rescue her but not their three cats. It makes me very sad to know that they lost everything.

Then, I was off reading the other husky blogs and I ran across Bears story and it just broke my moms and my heart. My mom instantly sent an email off to find out what she could do for Bear. She is waiting to hear back on whatever monetary donations they need that will go directly and ONLY to Bears recovery. She misses my brothers and they do eventually want to get me a new brother...but until then...she is making it her mission to help other huskies in need!

Bear...we wish you a speedy recovery!

Happy Halloween

It's been awhile since I have posted to you other huskies and humans. I thought today would be a good day to tell you want has been going on in my life.

Do any of your humans dress you up on Halloween? I have heard the stories from my humans how they dressed up Bon on Halloween his first year. He was a Ninja Turtle and got to go to all the relatives house. He even got a pack of gum. What would a husky do with gum! Hmmmmmmmmm...don't ask!


(Bon on Halloween 1991 as a Ninja Turtle)

The reason I ask if any of you dress up is because everyone is telling me I should be a skunk this year! You might all think that is because of my beautiful black and white coat, but there is another story behind it and I dread reliving it to tell you....but here goes!

On Friday night, the 20th of October, my dad and I were outside around 7:30 pm. It was dark and we were finishing up doing all the chores outside. My mom wasn't feeling well and was inside laying down. My mom said she smelled the strongest, burning skunk smell she had ever smelled and came to the door to find us. The second she got there and heard dads voice...she knew I had gotten sprayed!

Oh my...it was awful! And it made my beautiful coat all yellow. There was nothing close by open so my mom and dad took wet whips over my coat until they were able to get products the next day. It didn't get my face but it sure got my chest...and my nose burned like the daylights.

The whole house smelled awful! It was seeping in the basement and the vehicles and just smelled bad! Dad made the mistake of giving me my expensive bed mom just bought me and now she can't get it out of that!

The next morning...I got the worst bath of my life! If it wasn't bad enough that my coat turned yellow...now they were making it red! And they made me keep it on for what seemed forever and a day! FINALLY! They washed it off but then they gave me a bath again with shampoo! I am so happy mom was busy bathing me or she would have had that darn camera taking pictures of me which I would not have wanted any of you to see!!! Anyhow....I had to stay in the utility room for what seemed like hours to dry and it still smelled skunky! Mom got her doggie perfume out and sprayed me as if I were a French Poodle going out on a date! That helped but...it was still there. By Sunday morning I smelled much getter...I just need a new collar as mine is leather and they can't get it cleaned.

So I ask....what are you dressing up for Halloween this year? Send me pictures or send a link in the comments so I can see all your pretty costumes.

Whoooooo whoooooooo's,
Bailey

44 Huskies Rescued in WI NEED your help!

Tuesday night I heard the dreadful story on the 10:00 o'clock news that 77 Siberian Huskies had been rescued from a couples home in Rock County. They claimed that they were a rescue operation...but the dogs were covered in filth! Many of them had to be shaved down completely because the mats in their coats were so bad. To read the full story and find out more information...click the link below.



Rescued Huskies in WI

If you know of any organzation (IL has taken about 20 of them from the intial total) or person who can help foster these beautiful animals...please contact the Rock County Humane Society in WI.

I'm Free!

That's right...I no longer had to walk on the leash!

Last Thursday was my first day off-leash after my ACL surgery and it was sooooo wonderful! I got to chase butterflies....roll in the lush grass....and roll in some other stuff that my human wasn't too happy about.



I still have a hard time getting up from laying down...my humans say that will probably bother me for awhile...especially with the colder weather on its way.

Now before you other husky owners start howling about me being off-leash...I'll have you know that my humans spent a great deal of time training ALL their huskies to be off-leash. We have always immediately done an about face when they called our name. It takes a lot of time but is very rewarding for everyone. They always tell me that I was a very fast learner and that I should win an award. So.....

I would like to thank the academy, my humans and especially Bon and Yukon...who are no longer with us...they were the best teachers I could have had. I followed their lead and learned so much through them! Thank you! Thank you , one and all for this truly amazing award!

Bailey

Prescription Diet Treat Recipes

My vet gave these recipes to my mom so I thought I would share them with all you other huskies!

The following recipes will allow your pet to stay strictly on his/her prescribed det and still feel special and spoiled.

Bite Sized Canned Treats
Simply cut up some bite sized pices of canned Prescription Diet and bake in your microwave oven for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.

Prescription Diet Cookies (canned)
Slice the canned product into 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick pieces. Place 3 cookies on a microwave safe plate. Bake on high for 3 minutes. Turn cookies over and bake for an additional 1 to 3 minutes.
(For conventional oven bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees.)

Prescription Diet Cookies (Using dry form diets)
Grind the kibbles into flour using a blender and mix with enough water to form a dough. Shape cookies and bake them on a cookie sheet for apporximately half an hour at 350 degrees until crispy.

Three important points to remember...
1. It is very important for your pets to remain strictly on his/her prescribed diet.

2. Treats should not exceed 5% of your pets total daily intake.

3. Making these treats for your pet will change the texture but not damage the nutrients...giving an excellent treat, while still feeding the necessary diet.

ATTN: BLOGGERS 9-11 Tribute

My mom thought this was very important and thought others should know about it too!

Please pass this along to any and all bloggers that you may know, I think it's one of the greatest things that we can use the internet for.



2,996 is a tribute to the victims of 9/11.
On September 11, 2006, 2,996 volunteer bloggers
will join together for a tribute to the victims of 9/11.
Each person will pay tribute to a single victim.
We will honor them by remembering their lives,
and not by remembering their murderers.

Go to: http://www.dcroe.com/2996/?page_id=34 for more information!

A Little Setback

Haven't posted an update for awhile...here's what's been going on.

On Thursday, April 17th...my mom took me out for my five minute walk in the afternoon. I was all hyper and happy to be out. We walked down our property line and decided to go straight instead of turning. Ohhhhhhhh...all those new scents. I kept stopping and smelling and mom kept trying to keep me going. I was walking in circles around her and she went to get the leash in the other hand when I stopped and the leash came around me. I immediately went straight down and then let out the post painful yowl! My mom was trying to talk me out of it saying "It's okay...It's okay." but I looked up at her and she could see the intense pain in my eyes. She got me rolled on my side and then I stopped with the yowling. I got up but would not walk on my leg. We turned back and went back to the house.

After giving me pain meds and waiting until the next day, I was still not walking on it so they called the vet. He said to keep the pain meds in and bring me in on Monday.

Monday I was loaded up in the Jeep again and was not happy to be going back. They made me spend the whole day there. I got to go on a couple short walks with my new friend in the white coat and things were fine. He called my dad and told him that I had just tore some scar tissue that had built up...which can be very painful when torn. It has set me back a few days (almost a week) and what a shame because I was feeling so good and walking on my leg pretty well.

So, that's what has been happening!
Bailey