Zorro Update

[Heidi]

Zorro returned home yesterday (4/4) and his happy, wagging tail is a sign there's no spinal cord damage. Yay!!
Mackey said Zorro's new job is to father more dogs. I'm sure he won't mind that.

Read the story: http://www.komotv.com/news/17313974.html
Watch the story: http://www.komotv.com/news/17313974.html?video=YHI&t=a

[Moose]

Excellent news!

[Breeze]

Thanks for posting that bit, Heidi. I AM glad that Zorro has left Seattle for Fairbanks!

I'm sure there is no-place-like-home for Zorro to recuperate.

Call me a worrywart ( I DO earn it, . In the picture at the KOMOtv site one can see that Zorro's rear drive train is being "supported" in a blue sling that goes under his hips. He is still needing some assistance in getting around, but it is REALLY important to get him up and moving so he doesn't lose muscle tone.

There is no cord damage as the vets say, but he has a ways to go before he's out with the girlz.

Poor guy, I kindda know how that feels, having suffered a disc injury myself, it DOES take time for the nerve irritation to settle down. Regaining muscle deficit ----- I think thats the bottom line to the end of his sled-dog years.. that is hard.

6-8 months with some physical therapy and additional treatment was quoted as his recuperation time in a couple articles I had read. That should put him in good fettle for the girlz come fall, but then I wonder ( do I EVER stop wondering?)
if December/January puppies are a good thing in Fairbanks?

I will just keep on sending the best thoughts and prayers for BOTH Aries and Zorro, for speedy healing and the best outcome for both of them.

breeze

[fladogfan]

Thanks Heidi,

Really good to see Zorro using all four legs ! That sling looks nice, easy for the human to use and comfy for the canine.

A wagging tail is a good thing, yes it is !

[boo]

Soooo happy to see Zorro looking so good, the happy tail and burying his head in Lance's chest.....sniff.

[tanglefoot]

heidei you just beat me to posting the link to komotv. good to see mr Z dog back wagging and walking!

go z dog go!

had a nice email from lance today saying howmuch he appricitated the help and was overwelmed by the out pooring on help love and care for the team.
sounds like zorro is back home now and resting.

[mithious]

Oh what an answer to prayer Thank God Zorro will be able to live out a healthly and full life, in retirement, with all his girl friends Still praying hard for a full recovery for ALL the pups hurt this year!!!!!!!!

[libby the lab]

Been away for awhile- great news about Zorro!!
Cindy, Libby and Hank

[tanglefoot]

lovely interview with lance and zorro, what a hero and HOW MUCH does zorro love his dad! brings a smile to the face and nice to see lance so chilled and relaxed after the season too.....enjoy....(if it doesnt coem up go to the video player window...and scroll along till you fidn larrys littel face pearing out the video selection box. of course larry gets an appearance in too!)


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