Road Wary

As most of you know, Jake had a near death experience recently. He ran out into the road when he saw a neighborhood friend across the street.

Just before reaching the centerline, he realized something big and fast was approaching to his right. He pulled up just in time to not get hit in the head and body, but did get hit.

I remember seeing a flurry of black, a pickup truck going by, and then Jake spinning around in the road, legs flailing.

Well let's just say I've been calling him "Lucky Jake" lately. A bad sprain is nothing compared to what could have happened.

Anyway, a couple of weeks have made a big difference. His bandage is off and his limp is almost non-existent.

Little by little, we're going to build up his strength with on-lead walks. In the mean time, he's getting more stir crazy than we are!

I hope he has developed a respect for the road. A close call that will save his life?

There's a lot to be thankful for.