Maggie May gets a little better every day. She got a new pink jacket for her early Christmas present - just in time as the snow started falling last week. I'm not really one for dressing up my dogs, but in Maggie's case, she really needs it altho her fur does seem to be growing back in. She has a halo of new fuzz where she used to have bare and swollen skin.
Since Maggie is improving and her health is stabilizing, she is scheduled for surgery on 12/23. She will be spayed, the hernia will be repaired and she will have the mammory tumors removed. We are confident that she will come thru this with flying colors and continue her road to recovery.
As her physical health is improving, so is her mental state. Maggie May is starting to act more like a "real" dog and her true personality is really beginning to shine thru. She is VERY active and has been going on 4-5 short walks every day. Maggie is a dog who needs activity and wants a job to do. It's apparent that she is extremely smart and has already learned to sit, down and come when called. Maggie is also EXTREMELY food motivated, which makes it easy to get her attention. She will be starting group obedience classes and agility as soon as she has recovered from her surgery.
As you can see from her pictures that she is socializing with people, including kids, other dogs and a cat - atho the cat would prefer to avoid the whole social scene. Maggie May can be a little pushy and likes to get her own way, but she is learning her manners and adjusting well.
She doesn't want anyone to feel sorry for her, but she is extremely grateful to have this chance to explore a better way of life.
