07/09/2026
🐾 Mochi's Recovery Journal | Day 5
Many of you know Mochi as my training partner, demo dog, and constant companion.
Five days ago, she was hit by a car.
Today we finally met with the orthopedic surgeon and received the diagnosis we had been waiting for. Mochi has three pelvic fractures, and one of them requires surgery. Tomorrow she begins the next chapter of her journey.
The last five days have changed our lives completely.
There was the initial shock of almost losing her. The uncertainty of waiting for answers. Learning how to safely carry her outside to use the bathroom. Adapting our home so she could rest comfortably. Watching her search for a comfortable position, unable to tell us exactly where it hurts.
As dog professionals, we spend our days helping families care for their dogs. Suddenly, we found ourselves on the other side—becoming caregivers ourselves.
Already, this experience has taught me so much: about canine anatomy, emergency medicine, orthopedic surgery, pain management, home care, the veterinary system, pet insurance, and, perhaps most of all, about the extraordinary resilience of dogs.
Over the coming weeks, I'd like to share Mochi's recovery with you.
Not because I hope you'll ever need this information—I sincerely hope you don't—but because accidents happen, often when we least expect them. If sharing what we're learning can make another family's journey a little less overwhelming, then something good can come from this difficult experience.
Tomorrow is Mochi's surgery.
If you have a moment, we'd be grateful if you kept our little girl in your thoughts. ❤️
We'll keep you updated.
🐾 Mochi's Recovery Journal�- Sharing what we're learning about recovery, rehabilitation, and caring for an injured dog.
