You must be so relieved that the tumor wasn't malignant, 21twelve. It's sad to see your little dog lose his leg, but he's probably going to handle it very soon as if he didn't even need that other leg. Amazing what our little furry friends can accept.
Thanks for the sentiments. Yes - at 84 years (or whatever it is in dog years) he’s doing okay. He has always been very patient with us. As I was putting an old t-shirt over him to cover his wound - it made me recall how my two little girls would play dress up with him - skirts, tops, necklaces, sunglasses, hats, ribbons tied on his tail - and he would take it (but not quite enjoy it!).