So as I sit here with Beau and I think about what’s to come I do have moments of being overwhelmed. I hear the voice saying “he’s just a dog..” But he’s not just “a dog” he’s our dog.. He’s a kangaroo dog.. He can jump 6 ft.. He’s my crazy chicken catcher.. I wonder and in some ways blame myself.. Quick recap on the blaming myself.. 2 weeks ago I let Beau and Batman(our other dog) yes I know.. Batman.. But when he showed up randomly that was the only name besides buttface he would come to so Batman it is. Anyway I let them out and normally they stay in our yard or within yelling distance and for whatever reason that Sunday they went further than normal and only Batman came home. It was snowing and nasty out and I just think Beau got turned around and lost his way.. We looked and looked. Posted on FB, called the local animal shelter, vets and for 11 days no Beau.. I left the back door open so just in case he’d come home and know we were watching and waiting.. But than day 11.. We get a call saying someone found Beau. He just had a cut paw from getting caught in a trap but we all rushed out of the house to bring him home. I took him to the vet first thing the next morning and we all figured he’d be fine. Than over the weekend and the next day we noticed his foot was not getting better so we got him in and they let us know that keeping his foot was no longer an option so here we are.. Me wondering if I’d have let him out earlier, or later would we be here.. But than I realize that I still have an amazing dog. He’s my dork of a dog who will now be my piratedog. This will be a journey for us and I’m ready for that journey. Not what I wanted but I know that’s what faith is about. So #piratedog
Please don’t beat yourself up over this. Sometimes things just happen. And you are right you will still have an amazing dog. He will adapt to his new normal and soon he and Batman ( love that name) will be back to their dual adventures. Please keep us posted on Beaus journey and feel free to lean on us for support. Hugs!
Linda, Ollie, Riley & Spirit Mighty Max
I’m just glad Beau came home and is with us for all of this. Not that anyone else would have been better than us but they wouldn’t have the love we have for him..
Thank you 🙂
Welcome and thanks for sharing Beau’s story! Best wishes for a speedy recovery. What he needs most from you to get through this is for you to remain calm, balanced and strong. Our best advice is to Be More Dog.
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Hi, thank you for sharing your story. I understand exactly how you feel. My beautiful Paislee just had her front leg amputated Monday Jan. 25, 2016. We had let her out as well and she wandered off, someone hit her with their vehicle but they didn’t bother to make sure she was ok. We didn’t even know she had been hit until we heard her crying at the door. Poor girl couldn’t even walk without yelping in pain so I don’t know how she made it home to be honest. I guess it was her strong will to get back to us. Paislee is a little over 2 years old , she’s a black Lab and so full of life. I am so glad she is still here with us and I will love her just the same!!! If you would like to follow her story I have made her a page just click the link and like her page… https://www.facebook.com/Paisleejourney/
Thank you all.. I’m glad I lucked into finding The Tripawd family