Amputation Day

Not sure how this works yet and it’s only 4:40 a.m.  Brinkley, our 4 year old labradoodle has to have his right hind leg amputated today along with his anal glands.  I know this is the right thing to do and that he will be okay even after chemo and all else.  My husband is not handling this well and is balking at the whole thing.  Not a good time for him to be throwing this at me.  He is having a really hard time accepting a three legged dog.  I am shocked at his reaction and finally simply said it being done as I am the pets caregiver….he travels alot.  Guess I wish I could prove to him this is okay but don’t know how anymore.  I know what a shock it is going to be seeing Brinkley tomorrow without his leg, but he has been using three legs for almost three weeks now and the oncologist has repeatedly told us his hair will grow back and he will be okay.  Have the feeling my husband isn’t convinced Brinkley’s cancer won’t come back….who can answer that anyway.  Writing this out has helped me a bit as I’m a nervous wreck……!  Thanks.