Hi everybody! Greta and I would just like to say thank you, again, to everyone who decided to help her through her surgery and post care. She is doing wonderfully and using her leg more and more each day. The joy I feel as I see her tackle new challenges is overwhelming; like when she jumps over a tree stump or chases a long train of dogs at the dog park. She seems to be healing quite well. She requires a rather large amount of sun block daily to keep her exposed skin protected until the hair grows back. She has made herself quite comfortable here and I sent some pictures as proof. We hope everybody is doing well, and if anyone is ever near Decatur/Candler Park/Little 5 Pts. area and wants to visit, just let us know.

Till then,
Amy and Greta

I got the rest of my stitches out today. I look and feel great! After the doctor visit Amy and James took me to a stream so that I could relax in the water. Water is really fantastic. I love to walk in it and then I plop down and drink it and just lay there. It's good for me to try and swim but it's a challenge to find clean water around here. Mom said she's getting me a kiddie pool that I can enjoy at home! I don't have to go back to the Doctor for another month and I wonder if he'll even recognize me then. My hair will have mostly grown in by then and people at the park won't ask about my scar so much anymore. Well, thanks again to each and every one of you not only for always thinking of me, but for your donations that made all of this possible. You all saved my life!

This morning I went to get my stitches out! The Doctor wants to wait a few more days before the ones in my leg come out, but he did take out the ones on my belly from the spay. He said I look great and can start tapering off my pain meds and finish up the antibiotics. I can't wait to start playing! Every time I see another dog, I get so excited and want to go over and say hello. I am very friendly and social. I also love water -- I will lay right down in a stream and blow bubbles with my nose. Water is pretty neat stuff and it will be great for me to swim in once I am allowed to as part of my rehabilitation. I thought you all would like to see a cute picture of my housemate James and I enjoying the sun. He sure looks after me…. just like each of you. I sure am a lucky gal!

With love,
Greta

Hi everyone….
Just want to say that I am feeling really good these days. I’m on rimadyl and tramadol for my pain and a glucosamine supplement for my joint and cartilage care. My stitches look terrific and I’m leaving them alone for the most part. I’m using my leg alot which makes everyone very happy. I’ll get more used to that as time goes on since I was used to holding it up. I’ve attached pictures of me in the snow. I really like rain and snow! I was blowing bubbles in the water holes after the rain and then experienced my first snow and think it’s the most fun I’ve ever had! Eating the white fluff revs up my engine! My mom has to make sure I don’t get too excited, which I can easily do… she keeps saying “soon Greta, soon”. Whatever that means…

I am very lucky to have all of you caring for me!

To all concerned Greta fans,

I am delighted to say that I just got home from picking up Greta from the vet! She has a very large incision as you can see in the photos, but is doing very well.She is putting weight on her leg which Dr. Bruno thinks is extraordinary! She ate dinner and took her meds and is now taking a nap. Thank you all for making this happen and I will keep you posted on her progress. She will get the stitches out in about 10 days and have a follow up with the Doc.

Till later,
Amy and Greta

To all concerned about Ms. Greta’s recovery,

As you already know, Greta had surgery today on her hip. Dr. Bruno, a doctor at Animal Medical Center of Lawrenceville, performed the procedure. He is such a compassionate man and this opportunity to operate would not have been possible without his generosity. He called this afternoon to tell me that Greta was waking up from anesthesia and that everything went well. I will find out more when I pick her up either tomorrow or Thursday, depending on how she is recovering. I am also grateful for Dr. Lavell at Pets are People Too in Tucker. She originally treated Greta when I first found her. Dr. Lavell’s commitment to her community was apparent when she assessed Greta. It is always nice seeing the face of kindness just after the face of darkness. What happened to Greta was terrible, but what you all have made possible for her shows the complete opposite side of humanity. She will continue to recover, though these next few weeks will be tough on her. I’ll continue to send updates and some new pictures. She may need another operation in the future since her knee has a torn ACL and her other hip has dysplasia. Her pelvic fracture is healing on its own and the open wound on her leg will need to be treated with antibiotics for a while longer. I can’t wait to get her back and start rehab with her.

Till later, Amy

Hello all my fans! I am so grateful for everybody who has contributed to my surgery and care fund. It is so nice to see compassion from humans in a situation that made me wonder about some humans' ability to be so cruel. Then, all you nice folks came to my rescue and gave me hope. I'm scheduled for surgery on Tuesday for my dislocated hip. After my foster mom called many vet clinics, hospitals and schools, she found a really nice vet who is going to be my surgeon. I also have other injuries that will need tending to in the future, but this is the most important right now. I will keep everyone posted on my progress, but please be thinking about me on Tuesday when I goes in for surgery. I'm a little nervous, but I know I'm in great hands and will have lots of love and care!