Callie sleeping

I should have pointed this out in yesterday's post but somehow I got sidetracked with all that OCD symmetry discussion:  the fact that blind Callie is up in the chair is a major milestone in her recovery from her brain tumor.  Last week, in fact, was the first time we saw her climb up into that chair unassisted since coming back from WSU last April.  She used to love sleeping in those arm chairs all the time.  She'd climb first onto the cot below and then use that as a platform to stand on while she climbed into the chair.  But after her radiation, she no longer could do this — why we're not entirely sure.  So the only time she'd be able to get in the chair was when we'd pick her up and put her there.  But then, finally, late last week Alayne saw her climb up on her own … and this weekend marked only the second time she's done it.  It's been a long road for her, step by step, and we were delighted to see her able to do this again.

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24 responses to “Road To Recovery”

  1. Leila - Washington Avatar
    Leila – Washington

    Bless her heart ~~ she looks so happy and content. It’s great she has made so much progress.

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  2. Heidi, Emmett the Beagle, and Moxie the kitty Avatar
    Heidi, Emmett the Beagle, and Moxie the kitty

    Sweet, sweet little girl! I just want to snuggle her and shower her with love! Of course, I tend to feel that way about all the RDR dogs…

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  3. Barb Ribinski Avatar
    Barb Ribinski

    Horray Callie! Glad to see you’re getting to be more like your noraml self all the time. Sure looks like she’s a happy girl. Hope all the others who are recovering are doing well, too.

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  4. Cora Avatar
    Cora

    It’s good to see Callie on a blog post; I have worried about her since her radiation; somehow, I felt she wasn’t getting any better or wasn’t her old self anymore. Please let us know more about her. Thank you.

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  5. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    Yay! That’s wonderful news about Callie. So glad she’s coming around to being her old self again! And she’s cute as a bug!

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  6. Shirley * James/Portland, OR Avatar

    Be well sweet Callie! Very precious!

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  7. Carla Polastro-Nigro Avatar

    I’m so very happy for Callie! It’s heartwarming to see her so peaceful & content, blissfully asleep in one of her favourite places…
    Please give her a big hug for me.

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  8. Adele in the Bronx Avatar

    Glad she’s getting there. Thanks for letting us know.
    The OCD post was hilarious. I, too, like symmetry and am put off when something is “off.” So glad your camera was at the ready and you could snap that most perfect picture.

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  9. Bibi Edwards Avatar
    Bibi Edwards

    Maybe radiation affected her balance a little and she was afraid to make the climb? At any rate, it’s great news about that sweet little survivor !

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  10. gayle Avatar
    gayle

    Congrats what a cutie!!!

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  11. mary Avatar
    mary

    Nothing is better than a sleeping dachshund in cozy blankets! I am so glad to hear that Callie is doing well. We think about her all the time!
    Mary and Marble
    Portsmouth, NH

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  12. Lynda Avatar
    Lynda

    What a sweet baby. Way to go Callie!

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  13. Kenna Avatar
    Kenna

    Awwww… could she possibly be any more content?? What great news too!

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  14. boundforglory Avatar
    boundforglory

    This is great progress for Callie!
    It’s such a simple thing that she enjoys doing, it’s very heart warming. : )

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  15. Kathleen Rivard Avatar
    Kathleen Rivard

    Go Callie! She looks like a little angel. I am thrilled to see that something that always gave her such enjoyment can now be achieved all on her own.

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  16. Ev Avatar
    Ev

    Good for you Callie.

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  17. Linda Avatar

    Way to go, Callie! You’ve been through a lot and it just takes time to recover. I’m always amazed at the “rebound factor” dogs have.

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  18. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Go Callie, Go Callie, Go Callie…..

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  19. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    Sleep well, sweet baby – am so glad Callie is making such good progress!! Love this picture.

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  20. Penny Heinrich Avatar
    Penny Heinrich

    I just love little Callie girl!!!

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  21. Barbara Techel Avatar

    Oh Callie, you are just the sweetest little one- Frankie and I wish we could hug you. Sweet dreams…
    Barbara & Frankie
    http://www.joyfulpaws.com

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  22. Marla Avatar
    Marla

    OK…..I will admit it….while I love all the RDR critters, I have a special place in my heart for Miss Callie so I am especially thrilled she is doing so well.
    Don’t forget to vote daily everyone!

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  23. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    Dear, sweet Callie. It’s so good to see her looking so peaceful.

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  24. Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin Avatar
    Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin

    It makes me heart soar to see & read that sweet, little Callie is doing so well. She looks so sweet & cuddly I just want to reach through my computer & give her a kiss! xxoo little Callie. Erin & I love you!

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