We picked her up late yesterday afternoon, and though a little woozy, she was alert and calm. The cone has to stay on until the stitches come out in 10 to 14 days, and we're going to have to get a slightly larger one — she can manage to reach the stitches and we have to watch her carefully. At least it's a soft one and she can cuddle up easily, recline and nap. Follows Mike around on 3 legs (she will not be denied!) and touched her toes down a bit occasionally, which the doctor said is OK. Overall, her regular sweet patient self. Good to have her back! Scroll down to older posts for details about her condition and surgery.