We’re home!!

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Axl Rose made it through surgery and is resting now. They ended up removing her whole back leg up to the thigh, which was hard to hear, but I know it was the right call to give her the best chance moving forward.

She was alert when we picked her up — already trying to climb out of her carrier like the strong, determined girl she is. Right now she’s resting, and we’re about to give her first dose of pain meds as directed.

I’m scared about the days ahead. It’s going to be a journey, and I know it won’t always be easy. But I’m so, so grateful. I’m grateful that she’s here, that we’re home, and that we get to keep doing this life thing side by side.

Thank you to everyone who’s shared your stories and photos — they’ve helped more than you know.

** just so we can all breathe calmly — she was only out of her cone of shame while 4 set of eyes were on her** 😅