Still sporting heavily bandaged front legs, after five weeks missing near Purakaunui, 6-year-old Meg has been recovering at home since being found on March 5.
After being overwhelmed by the massive support they received during the five-week hunt for Meg, her owners, Andy and Alison Cunningham, have been delighted by many kind wishes for her recovery.
Among them were get-well letters from Room 4 pupils at Outram School, children aged 6 and 7.
Teacher Amber Paterson said the children had followed the search for Meg with keen interest and were thrilled when she was found.
''One of the key competencies we teach to children is empathy and relating to others, so following Meg's story has been great for them,'' Mrs Paterson said.
The children had wanted to make a gesture of support, so half of the class had written letters to Meg, and half had written to the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital, she said.
Mr Cunningham said Meg still struggled to walk and had been unable to leave the house, apart for check-ups with Wildlife Hospital vet Dr Lisa Argilla.
''Meg is a very intelligent dog, so boredom is quite an issue for her while she recovers,'' he said.
''So we thought it would make a great outing for her to see the children at Outram School to thank them in person for their letters.''
Hobbling to meet the children, Meg was soon basking in being the centre of attention - receiving pats and treats from her young admirers.
''The children loved meeting her, and she loved meeting them. It was lovely to see,'' Mr Cunningham said.
With Meg back in good condition, if still a little thin, and the infections in her legs under control, planning was under way for the next stage of her treatment in Palmerston North, he said.