Greyhound Realizing Sister Is ‘Missing Something' After Surgery Is Too Funny
Greyhounds are so awesome. They're so awkward, but so graceful at the same time. It's because they're so lean and their ears are so floppy: they always look like they have bad news to give!
Recently, one Greyhound found out he had some bad news to give his sister. She had to have surgery at the vet, and when she came home... He found that she's definitely missing something:
@lindseyenslen Bailey got her bandage removed today after her amputation Goose conducted a thorough inspection. #greyhound#tripawd#dogsoftiktok#greyhoundsoftiktok#osteosarcoma
original sound - Lindsey Enslen
Lindsey Enslen has raised her two Greyhounds, Goose and Bailey, since they were puppies. They're very well-loved and super well cared for, but sometimes, things just happen. Bailey was recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma, and to keep it from advancing further, they opted to amputate her leg.
She's in a very supportive home, so recovery will hopefully be easy on her: her mom has already started making adjustments so she can continue doing all of the things she loves. Goose, however, isn't sure. He seems to be wondering why she's not more concerned that she's missing a whole leg...
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Bailey had some post-op complications, but she's home now and doing much better. She's still mostly restricted when it comes to playing, but she's not letting anything get her down:
@lindseyenslen Replying to @ Three weeks post amputation and she's already trotting around. She's getting faster every day #greyhound#tripawd#greyhoundsoftiktok#tripawddog#dogsoftiktok
original sound - Lindsey Enslen
I mean, all of my dogs have all four legs and they don't run as fast as Bailey. That's impressive! In time, she'll only get smoother and faster! Just because she lost a leg doesn't mean she can't have fun!
How to Improve a Tripod Dog's Quality of Life
Though tripod dogs can live long, healthy, happy lives, adjustments will make all the difference. There are things you can do before surgery to prepare, but you won't really know their situation until they come home and heal a little.
Before your tripod dog comes home, you should make sure to put in ramps up to their favorite spots. Putting down rugs in the areas they frequent will help, too: keeping traction in those first few days will be difficult.
As they come home and begin the healing process, you should:
- Encourage them to walk as much as is comfortable for them.
- Adjust the way you play with them: try not to throw the ball as far when you're playing fetch, for example.
- Make sure to give them time to rest: losing a limb can put excess pressure on their remaining joints.
You should also keep an eye on the wound to make sure it's healing properly: pain or irritation will slow every part of the process, including their desire to start returning to normal life. Luckily, Bailey is doing great!
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This story was originally published June 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM.