Saturday, March 24, 2012

HydrotheraWHAT?


This is me, getting introduced to the water treadmill during my first physical therapy session. I think I look pretty great in that vest. Orange is a VERY hot color this season, you know.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Financial Aid!

Thanks to Scout's Fund, that lady who drives me to physical therapy doesn't need to worry about the cost of my appointments at Scout's House.

Scout's Fund is pretty cool - they offer financial aid for qualifying pets from low income households, active and retired military and law enforcement K-9 unit dogs, assistance dogs and shelter pets who need rehab.

This must be kind of a big deal, because that lady cried when she got the news, and she doesn't do that very often.

If you're looking to donate some funds to a non-profit, please consider Scout's Fund.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Pfff, DAILY?

Years! Do you know how many BOXER years it's been since I last updated?

I haven't been feeling so well. I'm having a hard time walking on the hardwood floors because my feet are sliding in the wrong direction. That lady I live with took me to the vet and he wasn't too worried, but she still thought something was wrong. Luckily, we live near a place that does physical therapy and rehab for pets, Scout's House. So I had a consultation (with lots of treats!) with a vet and physical therapist, who said I have some back leg weakness (they can't say why without X-rays) and a moderately sore back, which could be helped by physical therapy. I'm pretty sure there will be treats involved, but I don't know about this underwater treadmill business.

I have some indoor traction boots to keep me from sliding, am doing my physical therapy home exercises regularly, and my first physical therapy appointment is this week. The therapist said that if I use the water treadmill they might be able to take some video.