Success Stories

Goosie’s recovery was a very slow process after Fall 2008 surgery. About 10 weeks after his surgery, we took Goosie to Eddie’s Wheels and had him custom fitted for his very own wheelcart.

As far as his quality of life, he never stopped enjoying all of the same activities as before his injury, such as trying to eat the cat, hunting for frogs, terrorizing chipmunks, and playing with his sister, Maple. He simply did them with the aid of his cart and supervision.

One year since Goosie’s surgery. He is now able to walk about 30 feet on the grass on his own without falling. It is a somewhat drunken walk at times, but he’s doing it! This boy is never going to give up, and neither will we.

We still haven’t given up hope that Daisy may one day walk again, but if not, she is perfect the way she is. She is a completely happy dog who loves life! She is pain free and does not realize or care that she has a disability. She has been such an inspiration to many people we meet on our walks, at the vet’s office, and around town. Daisy and I would like to send a huge thank you to everyone who is a part of Dodgerslist for the invaluable information that has given us so much hope and helped us get through many very difficult times. We have learned that IVDD is not an end; it is simply a new way of life.

I think back to that first day when I found Dodgerslist and I read, “…before you make any decisions that you cannot undo!” I remember what my mother taught me when I was a kid: Where there is LIFE, there is HOPE.

You all know the feeling of helplessness and fright when that little sweet critter goes down. As a “rescue,” she just had to be given the chance. She had already been through so much. Every few days, Maria would hit the next milestone of recovery. She started with little spurts of standing, then she started the reciprocal movement of her legs with knuckled down feet. Then, she became able to place her feet normally. Then she started wobbly walking which eventually became more stable walking; and then, she got rid of the sling!