One more week until Riley’s 8 week follow-up appointment after her TPLO knee surgery. Hopefully she’ll get off of strict crate rest and be allowed to roam the house. I read online somewhere that you have to keep your dog from running and jumping for 16 weeks…shoot me now! I’m hoping her X-rays will show that her bone is 100% healed and she’ll be able to slowly work back up to normal activity. We’ve followed all the instructions to a T, so we’ll see if all of our hard work has paid off.
Her appointment is next Wednesday, December 14th, at 9:00 AM. I can’t wait to see how well she’s healing because in MY humble opinion, she’s doing great!
Thanks to Miss Barbara and the OP Pack for giving this Monkey Mark toy to Riley! She has enjoyed the heck out of it and has chewed it into shreds that she STILL likes to play with. She likes to lay her head on it when she’s sleeping.
Attempting to get a belly rub from Grandma!
“Ah, that feels good! Thanks, Grandma!”
Continue to keep your paws crossed for Riley’s recovery! She’s doing great so far and we hope she can be freed of the crate next Wednesday.
Adventures of a Cattle Dog 
OMD, I is sooooo ashamed dat I didn't knows bout Riley's surgery…you can shoot my mom fur dat. I am relieved to hears her is doing betters than you though…bwhahahahha. Oh dis is Puddles by da way…I is back in action. I has missed ya'll likes crazy!Puddles…da one and only
OMD, I is sooooo ashamed dat I didn't knows bout Riley's surgery…you can shoot my mom fur dat. I am relieved to hears her is doing betters than you though…bwhahahahha. Oh dis is Puddles by da way…I is back in action. I has missed ya'll likes crazy!Puddles…da one and only
Just coming by to check on Riley and her is lookin' good. Da countdown is so excitin' One more week! One more week! Woofs and Licks,Maggie Mae
Just coming by to check on Riley and her is lookin' good. Da countdown is so excitin' One more week! One more week! Woofs and Licks,Maggie Mae
Come on Elyse, you can do it! We are counting down the days for you. Do you have any plans for a post crate-rest party? :-)Hang in there Riley! ~B~
Come on Elyse, you can do it! We are counting down the days for you. Do you have any plans for a post crate-rest party? :-)Hang in there Riley! ~B~
I can't wait to hear how she is doing. I am sending good vibes!!
I can't wait to hear how she is doing. I am sending good vibes!!
My fingers are crossed… hoping for crate freedom!
My fingers are crossed… hoping for crate freedom!
You have been so good. All our paws are crossed for youBenny & Lily
You have been so good. All our paws are crossed for youBenny & Lily
Keepin' da paws crossed! You've done so well, Riley!
Keepin' da paws crossed! You've done so well, Riley!
You and Riley have done such a fantastic job. Eight weeks is a very long time. We are thrilled that that silly monkey toy was a nice diversion for her.Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
You and Riley have done such a fantastic job. Eight weeks is a very long time. We are thrilled that that silly monkey toy was a nice diversion for her.Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
Let the countdown continue!Stop on by for a visitKarihttp://dogisgodinreverse.com
Let the countdown continue!Stop on by for a visitKarihttp://dogisgodinreverse.com
i am crossing my paws for you riley!Chewy
i am crossing my paws for you riley!Chewy
Paws crossed and crossed and crossed and CROSSED that you get off crate duty Riley! :)Waggin at ya,Roo
Paws crossed and crossed and crossed and CROSSED that you get off crate duty Riley! :)Waggin at ya,Roo
Riley and Elyse should both get a medal for patience and endurance!Riley has been so extremely good in the crate…I never thought a Cattle dog could endure it!Grandma
Riley and Elyse should both get a medal for patience and endurance!Riley has been so extremely good in the crate…I never thought a Cattle dog could endure it!Grandma
Hi, Just found your blog from Luna's. We have a 10.5 year old Shepherd/Walker hound mix, Kip, who has had both knees repaired with TPLO (Dec 2009 & Jan 2011). He has made a complete recovery and is 100% back to his old self these days. I know the recovery is hard on both of you, but hang in there — the finish line is in sight!
Hi, Just found your blog from Luna's. We have a 10.5 year old Shepherd/Walker hound mix, Kip, who has had both knees repaired with TPLO (Dec 2009 & Jan 2011). He has made a complete recovery and is 100% back to his old self these days. I know the recovery is hard on both of you, but hang in there — the finish line is in sight!