Rocky's road to recovery

Rocky had his first post-surgery follow up visit with our vet today. She was amazed, as is everyone, at his happy attitude and demeanor. All the vets have told me what this is about the most painful surgery a dog can have, but I guess if you had suffered as long as Rocky had, even surgical pain is a relief. Rocky really does seem to know that people are now trying to help him.

We are fighting a post-op infection, but fight it we shall. Rocky has been through too much to fail now. The nastiness they found in his ears seems to be resistent to most antibiotics, but I'm picking up something new at the drugstore tomorrow.

Rocky was his friendly, inquisitive self at the vet's office today. He can't hear a thing, but he looks and sniffs, and wags his tail to express himself. The vet said that he definitely seemed happier, more comfortable, than he had been previously. He rolled over and gave belly, jumped up to give kisses, and generally endeared himself to everyone.

What a dog. He has a kindness of spirit that few human beings possess. He also has the gift of bringing out that same spirit in people he touches.