Staples Removed


Tuesday (1/22) the staples were finally removed from Shmi's leg. She fretted endlessly over these metal parasites that had clung to her body for approximately 10 days and only took less than 30 seconds to remove. Did I mention during this period she decided to "help out" Dr Kirch by removing 4 of them herself? Luckily, her sutures continue to heal nicely. Out with the staples and off with the dreaded blue recovery collar. Shame, it really brought her eyes. One day she even decided to wear it as a skirt. Now, I am sorry I didn't get a picture of that episode. Alas, Shmi looks great and is as loving as ever. Shhhh, don't tell her that she still has several more weeks of solitary confinement in her crate. She gets a few moments everyday in the "yard" (what she calls the area outside her crate). Shmi will walk about, stretch that one leg out and just melt your heart. However, this is my opportunity to check for contraband while cleaning the crate.



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