Bless our tiny girl ,she has coped with so much in the past few months and all taken in her small stride . Losing Sam hit her hard, as it did all of us, but she didn't understand . Sam was her comfort blanket , being deaf meant that she needed extra help and he gave it in bucket loads . Just beginning to cope and manage , showing some self confidence and what happens ? I disappear to hospital ! Although Nelly is a proper family dog , it was me who did the training , walking etc and suddenly I wasn't around , not only that but she was left for long periods of time whilst the family visited hospital . She must also have picked up on stress, worry and panic, but bless her heart , she accepted all that came her way . Eight weeks post surgery , I have begun to walk again , albeit short distances compared to what I used to walk , but I am grateful that I am able walk at all and to do what I can ! Its going to take a long time and a chance ( I`m told ) that I might not ever be as fit as before ( who are they kidding ??? ) but my little girl is so happy to have normal service resumed ,her tail never stops wagging ! I had been seriously considering adopting another Labrador , thinking that it would be a wonderful tribute to our boy and a thoroughly nice thing to do , but I now know that this wont happen due to my illness, but we have our little Nelly , its a year since we fetched her from those who didn't want her any more and we love her to the moon and back , little hero ! xxx
Nelly is an absolute star - as are you, Kate. It's so good to have you back on the forum, and to get an update on little Nelly.
Aah how wonderful that she has coped with all that - and how wonderful that you are back on the forum - we have missed you.
Lovely to hear from you again Kate and so pleased your recovery is going well. You and Nelly seem made for each other.
So good to see you back here, and lovely to read your post, I'm so pleased to hear that you are regaining your strenghth. Nelly really is a little star
What a wonder she is. These dogs never cease to amaze us do they? I'm convinced they are more aware and sensitive to things than we will ever realise. Good girl little Nelly and good for you too kateincornwall. So good to see you back x
Lovely to read. Nellie is a wonderful tribute to Sam and to your own kindness in adopting her. That little one is going to take care of you and keep you walking!
How lovely to see a post from you @kateincornwall ! I’m so happy you’re on the mend. I’ve missed your posts. Nelly is just wonderful!
This is a lovely post to wake up to - how lovely to see you back, Kate! Nelly's a very resilient little dog, and I daresay the chaotic years before she came to you helped her cope with the uncertainty while you were in hospital.
Nelly must be the greatest tonic Kate How wonderful to have you back. You have been missed so very much xx
So pleased you are back. Dear little Nelly sounds a star as her world must have been rocked, it shows that she felt very secure in your home, so managed to weather the changes and because of the love she had from you.
Nelly was just meant to be........the perfect dog for you at just the right time. So good to have you back Kate. x
