I could see he was in pain. But I knew he hated needles, so I allowed him to make a decision whether he wanted a relief or not.<br/><br/>"Okay, baby.", I agreed, taking off the cast, very carefully. "Be gentle on that leg, okay?"<br/><br/>When he clasped into my lap, I couldn't help it but to laugh and scratch his fur carefully. It felt just so great to have him here and on the journey to recovery.<br/><br/>"Rest, you huge puppy. Behave, you have to be better and stronger before the others know you're here."