Zuzu the Newfie needs knee surgery

Hello all, it's been a tough couple of weeks fighting infection in Zuzu's external pins, but we are gearing up for a trip to Boston to see the surgeon on Monday. At that visit we will find out if the pins are coming out, and whether or not surgery on the right should be done immediately or whether it has to wait a bit longer (in which case we'd be looking at a brace or other stabilizing device to help the left side heal further before doing the surgery on the right).

Zuzu continues to play and be silly. We joke that she plays with us like a giant penguin, as she likes to sit directly in front of us on the floor and huff and puff and bounce around in place, eventually throwing herself into our laps in a fit of cuddles. ;)

She'll be happy to be done with the antibiotics, I'm sure! Wish us luck for Monday....and if you feel so inspired please do share our page out again, as we're coming close to some really big bills for continuing her care...

Many thanks,
Mary and Zu

I took out Zuzu's favorite toy today (Kong Genius XL) and put a couple of treats inside. Think she's enjoying it? :)

I've found that it's really great, with all her surgeries, to have toys that make her work or think but not feel the need to stand up or bounce around. The Genius does the trick!

Zuzu is showing her personality these days, even if she can't use all 4 legs to do so! Living up to her nickname of "Kramer" she is not content to sit by while the family plays cards on the floor in her pen - oh no, Zuzu must lie down in the middle of the game (cards flying), roll over onto her back and demand tummy rubs. :)

I am so incredibly grateful to the people who have shared our story with friends and family, made donations, and sent me notes of support. It is truly heartwarming - thank you!