It is now 12 weeks since Sooty's hip replacement and apart from chasing balls he is allowed to return to normal activity. He has been off lead for a couple of weeks now but had to walk by my side, but now he can run around. He seems reluctant at the moment, but I am sure it is only because I have been stopping him for so long. He is trotting at his hydrotherapy sessions

Sooty had his hip replacement this morning 10th July. Vet has contacted me to say he is fine + coming around from the anaesthetic. Hopefully he will be coming home on Friday 12th July and I will pay the money that has been raised so far. I need to continue fundraising as I am only able to pay 1/2 of the money at the moment The vet said his hip was very arthritic and he had to cut away growths so that he could fit the implant.

As it was getting difficult to raise the extra money to have Sooty's hip replacement performed the hydrotherapist suggested going to a training vets college locally. She's had a number of clients with the same procedure. It means he can have it performed now instead of waiting another year Sooty is having scans to make the implant Mond 17th June + the operation 2 weeks later. Thanks to everyone who donated. I had some direct donations and been doing boot sales to raise remaining money, which I will continue to do until finally paid off