See the picture on the post? That’s not from this week because Choppy has since had an accident and, well, read on to learn more (don’t worry, she’s alive – this isn’t that kind of story).
On Monday, Choppy and I got home from our morning walk. There were some bunnies in our yard and, as usual when there are bunnies in the yard, Choppy went chasing after them. After giving chase to her second bunny, she came limping toward me and just sort of collapsed on the grass. She got back up, but something was clearly wrong with one of her back legs. When it didn’t get better within a couple hours, I called the vet, and he got us in right away.
Turns out? Choppy messed up her knee ligaments so badly in her one knee that her own vet needed to talk everything over with an orthopedic surgeon to figure out what exactly she did and to figure out a plan for her. Apparently, whatever she did, it normally happens to younger dogs (I’m going to take that as a compliment about Choppy’s relative health at 11 years old). We are getting her scheduled for radiographs and bloodwork shortly, but until Choppy has surgery, she’ll be taking “walks” in her brand new stroller and hopping around the house. I think she is sort of enjoying the part where she gets carried up and down the stairs. The part where the cat finally gets to make fun of her for having a stroller, just like his? That’s probably not as much fun.
Anyway, she is doing as well as can be expected right now (which, in her mind, is probably not well at all because I’ve already put her on less food so she doesn’t gain weight while she can’t run around). We’ll still be walking (/riding), and I’ll keep everyone updated as things move along. Hopefully, we’ll get her in for surgery soon and she’ll be good as new by mid-summer. Until then? Lots of lounging around the house, just like the rest of us here.
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(Picture taken March 21, 2020)
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The Walks:
Day 330/1,426 (March 25 – Home) – Total Mileage: 3.4 Miles (2 Walks)
Day 331/1,427 (March 26 – Home) – Total Mileage: 4.1 Miles (2 Walks)
Day 332/1,428 (March 27 – Home) – Total Mileage: 3.4Miles (2 Walks)
Day 333/1,429 (March 28 – Home) – Total Mileage: 2.5 Miles (1 Walk)
Day 334/1,430 (March 29 – Home) – Total Mileage: 2.3 Miles (1 Walk)
Day 335/1,431 (March 30 – Home) – Total Mileage: 2.1 Miles (1 Walk)
Day 336/1,432 (March 31 – Home) – Total Mileage: 2.1 Miles (1 Walk)
The Walk Stats:
Weekly Mileage Total: 19.9 Miles (Average: 2.8 Miles/Day)
Year 4 Mileage Total: 832.6 Miles (Average: 2.4 Miles/Day)
The Writing:
Day 252/616 (March 26) – Daily Words: 665
Day 253/617 (March 27) – Daily Words: 734
Day 254/618 (March 28) – Daily Words: 749
Day 255/619 (March 29) – Daily Words: 770
Day 256/620 (March 30) – Daily Words: 1,018
Day 257/621 (March 31) – Daily Words: 804
Day 258/622 (April 1) – Daily Words: 1,172
Total Words (Year 2): 168,936 Words
oh nooo!! I hate that for Choppy! Get better soon sweet baby!
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She’s doing good so far – hopefully we’ll get through this quickly and get her back to normal!
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Poor Choppy – GET WELL SOON and pay no heed to ‘Dr. Schooner 🤗❤️🤗
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Dr. Schooner, despite being a cat, is definitely a quack.
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A Ducky Doc 😂
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Oh, my, Choppy ! Get well soon, sweetie !
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We hope it will be soon!
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Oh no, not my Choppy. Get well soon sweet girl.❤️❤️
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We’ll work on getting her back to normal ASAP!
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That’s really a big bummer in lots of ways. I can’t imagine carrying her upstairs…must be some really strong humans in your home. Good idea to reduce calories…minimal amounts of 🥓, peanut-butter & cheese. Get well, soon, Choppy! Thinking of you! ❤️❤️
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She has decided she wants to go up and down by herself now (even though she shouldn’t, it’s hard to stop her unless you catch her right as she does it). She seems to think she is in much better shape than she is.
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❤️Sarah & Paul: you are wonderful “pet parents” to take such great care of her. ❤️
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She has given us a lot over the years – it’s the least we can do for her!
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Gosh, tough break, Chop.
Hope the painful parts pass quickly.
Guess you’ll be more of a ‘Hoppy for a while.
Time for your pirate costume.
You know what they call a pirate with two legs and two eyes, don’t you?
Best of luck with your recuperation.
Paz & Sasha
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I think we should break out the pirate costume! It is appropriate!
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Oh, no, scary situation! 😦 Although, I am relieved it isn’t life threatening. Poor Choppy girl! ❤
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Hopefully, she’ll be up and back to normal by mid-summer – I’m trying to get her to the surgery part of this as quickly as possible.
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Oh my, God bless her! And well, yes, I think she’ll be made fun of by the others. But it’s out of brotherly love. Stay well.
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The neighbors are probably making fun of me, so we’re both in it together.
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Choppy!!!!!! Sending lots of light to get better soon! Don’t the cats, ignore them. They’re just jealous of your updated scooter!
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It is a nice little stroller!
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🙂 I hope she’s feeling better!
Apologies for my bad grammar: ‘don’t mind the cats.’ I obvs didn’t proof read.
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Oh no, so sorry to hear of Choppy’s injury. Sending loads of well wishes from the Ranch hands with pawsitive healing energy for a quick recovery.
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Awww. Poor Choppy. I hope she can get her surgery soon and heal quickly!
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