3 days of crate rest down, 53 more to go! (Almost 4 days down). Speaking of the crate…I discovered that Riley couldn’t exactly stand all the way up in her crate–she’s too dang tall!! So I went out and got her the next size up, 42″ long x 28″ wide x 30″ high. She is SO MUCH more comfortable in this crate and is able to stretch out some. In fact, she just tried hiding her chew toy in her bed.
Riley’s new digs!
Her leg is looking pretty good. Sorry for the gross picture!
I never did find the water bowl that clipped to the crate, so we just broke down and spent $2.50 to buy a plastic one that we have hooked to one of the side walls now. She’s been drinking a good bit of water and has had 2 BM’s since she’s been home–gross, I know, sorry!
Thanks for all the well-wishes and sooner, rather than later, this will all be in the past and she’ll be free to roam the house again!
Adventures of a Cattle Dog 
What a sweet pup! MAN but that's a lot of time in a crate, though!!Pearl
What a sweet pup! MAN but that's a lot of time in a crate, though!!Pearl
Poor Riley probably just doesn't understand what she did to be forced to stay in the crate. Very confusing for some pups. But at least Riley still looks pretty happy!:o)
Poor Riley probably just doesn't understand what she did to be forced to stay in the crate. Very confusing for some pups. But at least Riley still looks pretty happy!:o)
Thinking of you everyday, Riley! Hope the rest of the crate time goes by quickly!Sam and Pippen
Thinking of you everyday, Riley! Hope the rest of the crate time goes by quickly!Sam and Pippen
Bet she likes her new room a lot better. Nice to be able to see the world around you and change position more easily. Hugs to her from us.Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
Bet she likes her new room a lot better. Nice to be able to see the world around you and change position more easily. Hugs to her from us.Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
Love the new digs ;)Stop on by for a visitKarihttp://dogisgodinreverse.com
Love the new digs ;)Stop on by for a visitKarihttp://dogisgodinreverse.com
We feel for Riley, having to be in her crate for so long. I don't know if Mack or I could do that! But what a reward after the 53 days! Run and play again.Drools and licks,Minnie and Mack
We feel for Riley, having to be in her crate for so long. I don't know if Mack or I could do that! But what a reward after the 53 days! Run and play again.Drools and licks,Minnie and Mack
Bella feels Riley's pain… she's not in a crate at the moment, but she's wearing a cone, much to her dismay. Hope that Riley feels better soon!
Bella feels Riley's pain… she's not in a crate at the moment, but she's wearing a cone, much to her dismay. Hope that Riley feels better soon!