Ginger had been left in good hands and overcome her surgery with triumph: “Patrick and I braced ourselves for the bittersweet heartache of seeing her, but in fact found only delight in seeing her so happy, and so well. In Ginger’s time with her trainer, she’s been socializing with other doggies and a big, old pussycat. She’s learned that she really likes popcorn (it’s soooo crunchy!) and she’s learning how to swim (it’s a part of her rehab). It was clear to Patrick and I that she’s even more “herself” than before…this may seem a stretch, but she honestly seemed more comfortable in her own doggie skin. And in fact, she probably is, as she’s almost certainly in less pain.”