River is Out of Surgery
14 January 2021
The vet confirmed that he managed to partially tear the cruciate ligament in his right hind leg. What was he doing? Nothing. He went to run from a walk - yelped, and hasn’t put that leg down since. We’re guessing he’s done something to weaken it, and it just gave up.
My best mate has been the best therapy a girl could ask for the last 13-months, and I am absolutely devastated this has happened to my kind-eyed, potato dog.
He’s going to be on crate rest for at least the next 4-weeks, and then I want to get him into hydrotherapy over in Te Puke to start building up the little hippos fitness and muscle mass. I’ve also booked him in to have some Bowen therapy treatments in a couple of weeks - because at this point, I just want my wiggly dog back, and I will do whatever I can to speed-up his recovery.
My sister (his aunty 🙄) has set up this Givealittle for him to help cover his surgical costs (~$2,000), and to help get him into hydro and Bowen therapies. Excess funds that aren’t needed for River will be “on-donated” to the lovely Tammie at Freedom & Harmony - the saint of a woman who taught River and Jess some manners last year, and who rescues dogs, rehabilitates them, and finds them wonderful forever homes.
A huge thank you to everyone who has already offered advice, sent their love and prayers, and of course already donated to the Givealittle page.
I’ll keep you all updated on his/our recovery soon 🤍