Ruby 2yrs old, left for amputation of back left leg today. Now the new chapter of our lives together begins…. Ruby the TriPawed Service Dog
“Ruby’s strength is everlasting. I admire her drive and loyalty. The way she howl’s woo-woo. She does this thing with her front legs. She kind of sits pretty and grabs my arms pulling me towards her. Snug in the position she likes, she crosses her paws around my wrist and holds me close. I also like how she groans every time she lays down and settles in. She’s a lucky charm with the longest tail. I enjoy her very much as she walks beside me, always so close and steady. Beautiful and quiet. She is a great communicator when she wants something. As serene as she is, she is also fierce and would protect us to death. This girl, she came into our lives as a surprise and I’m thankful for that gift of her. I have learned so much from her and with her. This cancer. I don’t know what to say. I noticed it on her immediately. It hasn’t stopped growing. Yea she’s just a dog and maybe we are fighting a losing battle, but we still live. I am amazed at her strength through this. The time is drawing close and her days are numbered….
Welcome & good luck today Ruby!! I love your description of her. Some similarities to my Kylie made me burst out in tears as I still miss her deeply. Same rear left leg was amputated, she was also a ‘woo woo’ dog & groaned like an old man when she settled to laid down and was funny as hell! Yes cancer sucks but when in good hands & tons of love, our furbabies can conquer anything! Wishing Ruby a speedy recovery! xo
Thank you for connecting with our story. I appreciate that. It has been a long, rough day. I am relieved that she is getting the help she deserves instead of ending her life. I imagine that she is on her way to Ft. Wayne, Indiana via Vet transport for the amputation tomorrow morning. Worried about her and am in shock that this is happening even though it was discussed since it started a month ago. I really am happy to have found this website to help me learn more and find necessary help during this situation that has befallen her. I’m nervous about her coming home later this week. I have never handled an amputation! I worry about her tonight… on her way to where she is going.