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By CINDY MAHAN
Rappahannock Neva SUIT Writer
Digit, who belongs to the Kevis family in Washington and had an accident last winter which put her out of commission for a while, is back on her four paws again and making the rounds about town.
She had dislocated her spine due to a running accident, and could barely stand, let alone walk, for several months. Her spine is nearly straight now, and though she is not 100 percent healed, she is definitely back on the Washington canine social scene.
As many readers may recall, an article about Digit, a beloved dog of many residents of Washington, was published last March. The prognosis for Digit was not the best, and her owners were mighty worried. Digit needed assistance to get around the house, to her food and water bowls, and outside for necessary trips.
But now the news is good. Digit is finally able to get around well enough that she can be her sociable self again. According to owner Donna Kevis, she is back on her morning rounds, visits Ray Gooch next door, has been to the thrift shop many times, and frequently drops in on her best friend, Lulu, who lives with her owner Phyllis Marriott at the Foster-Harris House. Before her accident, however, Digit would jump the fence in order to visit Lulu. Because she can no longer accomplish that feat, or do stairs, Mrs. Kevis calls ahead to Ms. Marriott when she sees Digit heading in that direction. Ms. Marriott can then open the gate to allow Digit to enter.
Digit also cavorts with the three DeBergh dogs, Woodoo, Shep and Bo, who come to work with Jimmy DeBergh. His office is across the
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