Hi, Bill.
Liebschon quickly made himself at home once I adopted him and has been a blessing ever since.
Within a week of the surgery to put his little leg back together the rod was rejected and broke thru the skin. Liebschon had wearied of the whole “cast” thing and proceeded to take it off of his leg.
By the time his six (6) weeks in a cast had passed he was actually on his sixth cast and it had become clear that the damage done to his little leg was too great. Despite the second surgery and the complete loss of his little leg, Liebschon was SO much happier immediately after the amputation it was like he was a completely different dachsie My little Liebschon was miserable while he was in the cast in spite of his stroller and frequent outings – he wanted to walk, to move, to play – things forbidden to him while his little leg tried so hard to heal.
He recovered quickly from the second surgery and attended Basic Obedience he graduated eight weeks later. Liebschon then went to Advanced Obedience and graduated on April 27th. He will be entering Obedience and Rally Obedience competitions this fall.
Liebschon and I connected at first sight. He is becoming a regular at the Farmer’s Market on Saturdays and he has made lots of friends – several of whom are Dachsies in addition to all of the people that love on him. He’s decided that attention is VERY good and when you are well behaved it’s even better! Liebe is also bi-lingual, I train him in English and German. He takes his pick as to which language he wants to mind in. His Pediatrician just laughs when I correct him in German and adds “Yeah! Whatever she said.”
He really is a joy to have and he is incredibly easy to love. Without really trying I’m finding that he will make a beautiful therapy dog. It never bothered me knowing Liebe would most likely lose his leg when I adopted him. I already loved him regardless…
As we discussed, I’m looking for a sweet little mini dachsie girl 2 or less years of age. I’m contemplating becoming a dachsie foster mother as you suggested.
Liebschon’s Mom