10/25/15
It’s been nearly a month since I had my first chemo treatment and I’ve been doing pawtastic, my new tripawd life is awesome I think I’m happier now than I have ever been. I’m going for walks with Maw down the street, chewing my sticks, playing frisbee and going swimming! Yes a swimming, Maw was determined to get me back in the water were I loves to be as she knew this would bring me much joy. So several days before my 2nd Chemo treatment Maw strapped a doggie life preserver on me (for extra buoyancy) and we (Steve, Jake and Jake’s friend RJ) made our way down to local town landing. I was so excited to see the ocean and smell all the scents eager to get right into the water. I began crying a happy whine so Maw would know that I was glad to be there and Steve threw the ball for me out into the blue gray sea. Without hesitation I sprang into action galloping down the sand into the cold water and then I was free…swimming with my 3 three legs out into the open ocean. They continued to throw the ball a couple more times as I frolicked on the beach and swam to my hearts content, this was pawesome!
However, for the next several days… much to my surprise, not unlike men over 70 I could hardly walk every muscle in my body ached and I limped about everywhere. Maw was worried she had pushed me to much and gave me some Rimadyl, but in the end it was worth every paw of it and I would do it again in a heart beat. I can’t wait till Maw takes me again hopefully sooner than later, but I know with winter coming I might have to wait till Spring!
