The hospital had rigged her up in a doggie wheelchair cart for our arrival. They gathered the staff around, opened up the doors to the waiting area where we were sitting, and Anne, Nellie's intern for the length of her stay, said, "Okay... watch!" Here came little Nellie truckin' into the waiting room like a pro in her cart! She was thrilled to hear the cheers of everyone in the room. It was so adorable!
We'll have more pictures added to the gallery soon, but I wanted to get even this grainy one of her sleeping up to let all of you know that she's doing well and making progress.
She's keeping us pretty busy with physical therapy, potty demands and such. She's also not too keen on staying in her crate while life goes on around the house, so the picture above shows her in her bed which is sitting on my office desk right next to me. She better get used to the crate, though, because she has at least 6 more weeks in it! We're so happy to have the little one back... :)
Posted by Cranky at October 19, 2002 01:26 PMCongratulations! That's great news.
Posted by: Michelle on October 19, 2002 01:30 PMhooray!!! great news!!
Posted by: Zuly on October 19, 2002 02:28 PMOh my gosh - what an adorable shot! She's a little miracle. Thank goodness you guys took her to such a great pet hospital - it looks and sounds like she received awesome treatment. It's a happy day!!!!
Posted by: Allison on October 19, 2002 02:38 PMOh, how adorable. I just love her, Tess! Nellie is so very lucky to be in such good care.
Jazz and Ocho send gentle kisses her way!!!
Posted by: Kelly on October 19, 2002 02:54 PMThat is such wonderful news, Tess. It must be very hard, but I am so glad that you're all back together again. What a little doll, she is, and no doubt so glad to be home.
I wish you all the very best and quick, full recovery for Nelly.
Posted by: Shawn on October 19, 2002 02:56 PMTess - glad you have your baby back.Welcome home Nellie.
Posted by: David on October 19, 2002 04:38 PMAwww, how adorable. I am glad Nellie is home now--and in a such good care by you and B.
Posted by: Carrie on October 19, 2002 05:16 PMYeah for Nellie! I'm glad she's home where she can get lots of love from you!
Posted by: Christine on October 19, 2002 05:34 PMThis is exactly why I will never kick a warm puppy off the bed: happiness.
Posted by: jhames on October 19, 2002 07:03 PMhooray!!!
Posted by: roger on October 19, 2002 07:07 PMawww the pictures just makes me want to pet her. Welcome home Nellie.
Posted by: Charlene on October 19, 2002 08:03 PMAwesome!!
Posted by: hayneyz on October 19, 2002 08:07 PMAwwwww. Glad to hear she's home and doing ok.
Posted by: Kare on October 19, 2002 09:07 PMYay! Yay! Yay! (Those were from Mugsy, Maggie and Max)
Yay! That one is from me!
She looks very happy and content to be home. There is nothing like a shnuggle pup! I am sure she will do great with her rehabilitation under your care.
So very happy for you both!
Posted by: amanda on October 19, 2002 09:30 PMGentle, tender kisses on the sweetest Nellie forehead ... from me, Bob, Taxi, and Shana.
Tess, this made my night. Absolutely made my night.
Yay! :0)
Posted by: Jodi on October 19, 2002 10:34 PMaww, what a sweet girl. so glad she's back home in your loving care. and i'm getting all puddly around the eyes now ...
Posted by: kd on October 20, 2002 12:31 AMIt's nice to hear she's doing so well - and looking so cute into the bargain :)
Posted by: Shelagh on October 20, 2002 03:08 AMWonderful news! YEA!
Posted by: Lee on October 20, 2002 10:12 AMBeautiful shot. But Crankster, you'll need to change your name to loveydoveysnookumschick now.
Posted by: greg on October 20, 2002 10:31 AMI'm SO happy! This made my day! I know the feeling of a beloved being returning home from an ordeal!
I suspect she'll continue healing faster than anyone expects; love is the best healer :-)
Greg, I know from experience one can be VERY cranky and still be crazy in love with adorable beings like Nellie... :-)
Posted by: Ĉmilius (Emilio Fischman) on October 20, 2002 11:05 AMYay!
Posted by: David on October 20, 2002 01:44 PMOh GOOD!
Posted by: revolution9 on October 20, 2002 03:38 PMFollowed first one link and then another and wound up here in your blog. I just wanted to say that Nellie's so cute. I hope she is feeling better soon. I used to have 2 dauchsunds and they were the love of my life. Hugs and get well wishes for the little sweet Nellie.
Posted by: Becky on October 20, 2002 05:24 PMAdorable picture and even better news that she's home!
Posted by: Jennifer on October 20, 2002 05:50 PMTess, I keep coming back here just to look at her. I shared the picture with Bob earlier, and he was "awwwwww"ing her all over the place.
We both want to rub her belly. And I want to play with the soft part of her face at the edge of her puppy lips.
Mwah!
Posted by: Jodi on October 20, 2002 06:48 PMWOOT!!! WOOT!!!! I am now completely happy this morning!!!!!
Posted by: Mary Carmen on October 21, 2002 08:45 AMThat is the cutest photo I've seen in a long time. Glad to hear Nellie is doing well!
Posted by: Broad on October 21, 2002 09:12 PM