That's Tanner on a bed in the living room, enjoying one of Holly's favorite toys. (We didn't tell her.) This is what he does when he makes it past the security guard out front -- i.e., Darla -- and scampers into the house.
Tanner's hip is completely healed up and he enjoys racing around the yard on three very fast legs these days. A couple of days ago we had put the dogs out while we were having lunch, and I could look out the window and see Tanner joyfully sprinting back and forth along the fence -- just because he could. I marveled to Alayne, "Look at that boy go!"
Barb R. asked whether Travis' mouth is staying open after his surgery. Yes, it is so far, though we still have him on a very small dose (2.5 mg every other day) of prednisone. We're waiting a bit longer to do the final taper. Travis feels great, too -- he sprints out the door with Tanner every morning, and together they race to the spruce tree at the other end of the yard.
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2014 Shelter Challenge Underway
The first round of the Shelter Challenge for 2014 is underway and runs until March 30th. You can vote every day here. To search for us, type in our name, Rolling Dog Farm, and Lancaster, NH 03584. We've won thousands of dollars in the previous contests, so your daily votes do bring in serious money for our disabled animals!
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Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | February 13, 2014 at 05:34 PM
That's a great photo of Tanner. I'm glad that he and Travis are now friends (maybe by default because of Darla!). He seems to be enjoying his new life. He's very lucky there are good people in this world like you and Alayne.
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | February 13, 2014 at 08:35 AM
It's so wonderful to see Tanner so happy and healthy all the way around! Like most dogs, he probably doesn't even realize he's missing a leg and just goes about his business. It's so rewarding that he has such a great life now, thanks to you all!
Posted by: Ann | February 13, 2014 at 02:05 AM
Good for the boys!
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | February 12, 2014 at 05:10 PM
Nice to hear that Tanner is doing so well and is best buddies with Travis. He looks very content, enjoying his well-earned spot on the bed. Very posh bed, by the way - a "pillow" at the head, and a table for a canopy.
Posted by: Tonya Allen | February 12, 2014 at 04:19 PM
TANNER HAS SUCH A HUMBLE LOOK ON HIS FACE AS THOUGH HE CAN'T QUITE BELIEVE HIS GOOD FORTUNE. MAYBE HE'S JUST GLAD DARLA'S LETTING HIM RELAX.
Posted by: FELICIA | February 12, 2014 at 01:18 PM
Hopefully Travis's jaw will stay open. Tanner looks great. Timmy is very fast on three legs as well. On our walks if he spots a rabbit or a fox, he is gone before you know it. And you should see him chase the antelope!!! But he can also milk it that he is handicapped! He gives you that look that he is helpless. I gave in to that look at first, but now I'm on to his game, well sort of :)!
Posted by: Laura, Levi & Timmy | February 12, 2014 at 12:28 PM
Happy, contented animals. Makes me smile. Blessings.
Posted by: Anne in FL | February 12, 2014 at 10:53 AM