** Beware: this is a self-indulgent post about my dog. It’s gross, mushy, and firmly places me in the crazy-dog-lady category. But I have a point, I swear!
The best things come in 3s.
Hence, I celebrate our 3-legged ball of subdued, pensive joy. George has been in our family for the last 6 years – give or take. If you meet him, the first thing you’ll notice is he’s adorable, caring, and…oh yeah, he has three legs.
He lost his front, right leg a couple years ago because his Houdini antics of escaping the house landed him in the road, in the path of an oncoming car.
I was never much of a dog person. They’re usually too much. Too excitable. Too loud. Too obvious. But George is different. He’s quiet, sensitive, and loving. He gives off a little more of an Eeyore than Tigger. But way less Debby Downer-ish. And then there are a few strange things to love about George: this dog can jump! – 3 feet and counting; he loves people and has a general disdain for other dogs (specifically his adopted brother Sam hahaha); he never likes to be alone; and he loves to be carried like a baby.
I say all this to say: George is going into surgery on Thursday. It’s been a couple years since his leg was amputated. And now it’s causing him some problems. Enough problems that the vet recommended going in and taking out the remaining bone in the arm. The news hit me hard, unexpectedly. The vet asked if George would be ready for the surgery on Thursday – took a beat – and then asked if I would be ready. In all my “not a dog person”-ness, I never expected to love these crazy animals. But when I’ve felt my worst, they’ve always been there. All I had to do was get on the floor and let them climb all over me. It’s more healing than anything else. With my mummy being sick, they’ve been a source of stability, care, and humor.
Somewhere along the way this butterscotch colored, pogo-stick jumping, Eeyore has become my best friend.
Please help me in wishing him a speedy recovery.
*** UPDATE: George’s surgery went perfect. He is healthy, happy, and still trying to ignore Sam every chance he gets 🙂
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