Category Archives: Maisy

Maisy is Nine

Posted on April 27, 2017 by mushbaby

Oh yea, while I was wallowing around in my feelings I forgot to mention that Maisy turned NINE this week. I can hardly believe it.     In case we need a reminder of how perfect she is, observe:   … Continue reading →

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Let Me Count the Maisy Ways

Posted on February 23, 2017 by mushbaby

It’s February. We’ve had a week of 60s F weather, and the trails are *mostly* iced out although still pretty muddy So I swapped the skis out of and the scooter into the van and we’ve gotten out 3x this … Continue reading →

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Maisy is 8

Posted on April 24, 2016 by mushbaby

And I think I’ve told her story before, but since I’ve been so bad at updating and I’ve been feeling so sentimental lately I’m going to tell it again as penance. It hasn’t always been easy for Maisy and I to … Continue reading →

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We Plan, Dogs Laugh II

Posted on June 30, 2015 by mushbaby

So, that was humbling. But back to mushing. As chronicled elsewhere, my original 3-dog plans had to be shuffled around a little but it seemed we had found our sweet spot. I thought everyone was happy and all was well. … Continue reading →

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Pulling, Light

Posted on October 27, 2014 by mushbaby

Maisy’s doing great, just about 5 weeks out from her surgery and allowed to do some pulling on leash as long as she isn’t “explosive.” We’re still doing multiple relatively short walks a day, up to about 20 minutes at … Continue reading →

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Achievement Unlocked: Full Loop

Posted on October 17, 2014 by mushbaby

Squash and I have been taking baby steps towards scootering together without Maisy while she recovers. My immediate goal was to make one full loop with him around the road we’ve been training on without stopping. A year ago I … Continue reading →

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Maisy Update: Overachiever Edition

Posted on October 14, 2014 by mushbaby

Maisy had her first post-op (and, as it turns out, probably her last) appointment with a physical therapist this morning. She’s doing very, very well; the PT said where she is now in her recovery (almost 3 weeks) is typical … Continue reading →

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Success, Measured in Minutes

Posted on October 12, 2014 by mushbaby

Earlier this year, Maisy tweaked her back and was out for a bit. You may remember how I decided to take Squash out for a scooter run alone. It was kind of a cluster. So when Maisy tore her ACL, … Continue reading →

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Slowly but Surely

Posted on September 29, 2014 by mushbaby

Well it’s only 4 days out from surgery, but I feel like this morning Maisy turned a corner. She had been toe-touching a little bit with the leg on Friday and Saturday, then on Sunday (yesterday) morning she woke up … Continue reading →

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It’s 6 am, Perfect Time for a Maisy Update

Posted on September 26, 2014 by mushbaby

It’s done: Maisy had surgery yesterday for her torn cruciate. She had a TTA or tibial tuberosity advancement, a surgery which changes the geometry and forces acting on the knee during weight bearing and movement. This page has a nice, … Continue reading →

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