Honey 2

"Well after waiting to see if our dog Honey's knee problem healed, it didn't, so this past Tuesday she had knee surgery. We got her home last night and she is doing fine. She will probably continue to do fine. It's me, I am afraid that won't! For the next six months she cannot be let outside by herself, she has to stay on a leash and be walked even to do her daily business.

Honey loves spending the entire day outside during the summer. She loves to lay in the sun, chase the squirrels and chipmunks and just take it easy. I don't know what this summer will be like. The end of August seems a long way away! As well for the next 3 months she can't do stairs so she will have to be taken out one door, walked clear around the house to do her thing and then brought all the way back in. This means a lot more work for me. It is a good thing she is a loved and spoiled pooch or she would be in big trouble. As it is I hated to see her limping and in pain. I am just glad that it was a problem that could be fixed and didn't reguire a new mortgage on the house! Living in the Maritimes has its benefits, one of which is much cheaper vet bills. The same operation in Victoria, BC cost a friend $4000, here we got away with $700.

Thanks to Dr. Jeff and the staff at Island View for a great job and taking care of our girl so well," I whisper.

Are you listening?