Just a quickie update…

A little Lava update for y’all.  He’s been very goofy and playful today.  We’ve figured out if we put his food bowl on the floor, he has to bend down and put weight on his injured leg.  Also, I gave him an interactive treat thing with the rope on it.  He has to bend over to reach it and get the treats out.  This too causes him to put weight on that leg.  Hey, whatever it takes!  He’s putting more and more weight on that leg every day.

Lava has also turned into the Hot Dog Monster!  He’s a stubborn boy who doesn’t always like to go outside when he’s trying to nap, but he has discovered that hot dogs are the greatest treat since… well, since dog treats were invented.  Now he’s willing to follow his foster dad anywhere… including the shower!

Here is a note from Lava-java’s foster pop:  “I don’t know where Lava would be today if it were not for all the volunteers and supporters of GEGR - the volunteers who put out the change buckets at events and Meet & Greets, and the compassionate people and Greyhound lovers who reach into their pockets, purses, and wallets to donate to the cause.  Lava wouldn’t have the shot at being a normal Greyhound without you.

Sleep well tonight, Folks.  You did good.  Very Good.”