As soon as Sweetie's health became stable, the veterinarians made arrangements for her to undergo surgery in order to repair her broken leg and close the wound on her skull. As if her body had realized that it was time to rebuild, Sweetie enthusiastically consumed a soft food following the surgery, which indicated that the procedure had been successful. Unhappily, our sense of relief did not last long. The condition of Sweetie's leg began to deteriorate in spite of our attempts. The infection has reached an unacceptable level. She was given the dreadful news by the veterinarian, which was that her leg could no longer be saved. Amputation was the sole alternative that was still available. After everything that Sweetie had been through, it was a decision that completely broke our hearts, but we realized that it was the only way to give her the opportunity to live a life free of agony. As soon as she awoke from the operation and discovered that her leg had been removed, her anguish was evident, and her eyes were filled with confusion. Although it was a difficult moment, Sweetie's body appeared to relax as the knowledge dawned, and the relentless torment that she had been experiencing was finally gone.
