the strength of both pup and owner shine through

One Paw At A Time is written in diary form. Each day we follow Reba's progress from quadriplegic to restored mobility (up to a point). It's a miraculous journey for both dog and owner.Following Reba's horrific accident in the garden, the operation to stabilise her neck, and the extended stay at the vet hospital, Jo has to now rehabilitate her beloved dog at home. She must perform the daily physio, provide reassurance as Reba is very distressed, help with the toileting, and cope with sleepless nights.Initially Reba is on pain medication and sedatives, and has no control over her bladder or bowels. She cannot walk at all, so Jo must carry her everywhere. This is taking a toll on Jo's health, she is exhausted, and has a bad back from the weight of the dog. She does have friends and family who come round to help her.Slowly but surely, Reba begins to get better. As she becomes stronger and her mobility improves, she is less distressed. Jo cannot leave her alone in case she has another accident, and the soaring costs of the vet bills and therapy sessions are impacting on Jo's finances. She has exceeded the insurance pay out, used all her savings, and is unable to take on work as before. But Reba comes first.When I said I would read this book, I thought it would be heartbreaking and that I would be crying all the way through. In fact it is uplifting (once you get past Reba's initial distress), and the strength of both pup and owner shine through. I hope we'll get an update on Reba's progress in due course.

One Paw at a Time

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