I should have pointed this out in yesterday's post but somehow I got sidetracked with all that OCD symmetry discussion: the fact that blind Callie is up in the chair is a major milestone in her recovery from her brain tumor. Last week, in fact, was the first time we saw her climb up into that chair unassisted since coming back from WSU last April. She used to love sleeping in those arm chairs all the time. She'd climb first onto the cot below and then use that as a platform to stand on while she climbed into the chair. But after her radiation, she no longer could do this -- why we're not entirely sure. So the only time she'd be able to get in the chair was when we'd pick her up and put her there. But then, finally, late last week Alayne saw her climb up on her own ... and this weekend marked only the second time she's done it. It's been a long road for her, step by step, and we were delighted to see her able to do this again.
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It makes me heart soar to see & read that sweet, little Callie is doing so well. She looks so sweet & cuddly I just want to reach through my computer & give her a kiss! xxoo little Callie. Erin & I love you!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | February 10, 2010 at 01:57 PM
Dear, sweet Callie. It's so good to see her looking so peaceful.
Posted by: Mary | February 09, 2010 at 06:55 PM
OK.....I will admit it....while I love all the RDR critters, I have a special place in my heart for Miss Callie so I am especially thrilled she is doing so well.
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Posted by: Marla | February 09, 2010 at 06:14 PM
Oh Callie, you are just the sweetest little one- Frankie and I wish we could hug you. Sweet dreams...
Barbara & Frankie
http://www.joyfulpaws.com
Posted by: Barbara Techel | February 09, 2010 at 05:17 PM
I just love little Callie girl!!!
Posted by: Penny Heinrich | February 09, 2010 at 05:05 PM
Sleep well, sweet baby - am so glad Callie is making such good progress!! Love this picture.
Posted by: Angela | February 09, 2010 at 01:15 PM
Go Callie, Go Callie, Go Callie.....
Posted by: Amy | February 09, 2010 at 01:08 PM
Way to go, Callie! You've been through a lot and it just takes time to recover. I'm always amazed at the "rebound factor" dogs have.
Posted by: Linda | February 09, 2010 at 01:00 PM
Good for you Callie.
Posted by: Ev | February 09, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Go Callie! She looks like a little angel. I am thrilled to see that something that always gave her such enjoyment can now be achieved all on her own.
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | February 09, 2010 at 10:40 AM
This is great progress for Callie!
It's such a simple thing that she enjoys doing, it's very heart warming. : )
Posted by: boundforglory | February 09, 2010 at 10:39 AM
Awwww... could she possibly be any more content?? What great news too!
Posted by: Kenna | February 09, 2010 at 10:20 AM
What a sweet baby. Way to go Callie!
Posted by: Lynda | February 09, 2010 at 09:20 AM
Nothing is better than a sleeping dachshund in cozy blankets! I am so glad to hear that Callie is doing well. We think about her all the time!
Mary and Marble
Portsmouth, NH
Posted by: mary | February 09, 2010 at 09:05 AM
Congrats what a cutie!!!
Posted by: gayle | February 09, 2010 at 08:40 AM
Maybe radiation affected her balance a little and she was afraid to make the climb? At any rate, it's great news about that sweet little survivor !
Posted by: Bibi Edwards | February 09, 2010 at 08:36 AM
Glad she's getting there. Thanks for letting us know.
The OCD post was hilarious. I, too, like symmetry and am put off when something is "off." So glad your camera was at the ready and you could snap that most perfect picture.
Posted by: Adele in the Bronx | February 09, 2010 at 06:46 AM
I'm so very happy for Callie! It's heartwarming to see her so peaceful & content, blissfully asleep in one of her favourite places...
Please give her a big hug for me.
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | February 09, 2010 at 04:10 AM
Be well sweet Callie! Very precious!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | February 09, 2010 at 12:14 AM
Yay! That's wonderful news about Callie. So glad she's coming around to being her old self again! And she's cute as a bug!
Posted by: Ann | February 08, 2010 at 11:19 PM
It's good to see Callie on a blog post; I have worried about her since her radiation; somehow, I felt she wasn't getting any better or wasn't her old self anymore. Please let us know more about her. Thank you.
Posted by: Cora | February 08, 2010 at 10:53 PM
Horray Callie! Glad to see you're getting to be more like your noraml self all the time. Sure looks like she's a happy girl. Hope all the others who are recovering are doing well, too.
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | February 08, 2010 at 10:46 PM
Sweet, sweet little girl! I just want to snuggle her and shower her with love! Of course, I tend to feel that way about all the RDR dogs...
Posted by: Heidi, Emmett the Beagle, and Moxie the kitty | February 08, 2010 at 10:44 PM
Bless her heart ~~ she looks so happy and content. It's great she has made so much progress.
Posted by: Leila - Washington | February 08, 2010 at 09:08 PM