Out and about...

Hello Everyone

Sorry it's been a while since the last update but Polly is going from strength to strength every day. She can now go out for a stroll around the village every morning and afternoon as long as she is on a lead so she doesn't overdo things. This morning the canine attendant was really busy and Polly didn't get out at her usual time so she was seen sulking in her cage and not talking to anyone. Polly was seen shortly after trotting around the village green looking very pleased with herself so the sulking must have worked.

There were a few problems with Polly constantly barking to be let out of her cage when she first arrived but she has settled into the routine now & tends to be a lot happier in her cage now keeping an eye on all the other patients and we have lifetime supply of rawhide chews to help keep her entertained.

Polly will be having massages done by one of our volunteers who is trained in animal massage and we have had a very generous offer of free visits to a hydrotherapy pool where she can get relaxing exercise for her recovery. Polly has special exercises that the staff go through with her three times a day to ensure all her muscles are used & her leg is not allowed to become stiff. Polly loves these sessions & can be seen lying in the staff members lap enjoying every minute of it.

This brave little dog has come such a long way and we are still receiving kind donations from supporters who have been so concerned about Polly's recovery. The SPCA have received a lot of enquiries from people all over New Zealand wanting to put their names forward to adopt her. We are hoping Polly will receive the all clear from her surgeon by mid January and then we will start looking for a new home for Polly.

Polly is due to go back to see Richard at Veterinary Specialist Group in another week for her first recheck after her surgery and we are all sure he will be very pleased with her progress.