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5/15/14

Our Sweet Annie, and the accident

I told you in my last post that I would tell you about the mama and babies that we recently rescued, but it is sort of a sad story, and I don't feel like re-living it.  Annie needs a little extra attention right now soooo, this post is about her. Warning....picture overload!
If you remember, Annie was a rescue. My nephew says that he found her on the side of the road, and then just happened to stop by our house with her, but I have never really felt that he was telling the truth. Nonetheless, we kept her and fell completely in love with her.

She would follow me to the cabin when I would work on furniture, and make every step that I made until she just couldn't go anymore, then she would get in this old drawer and take a little power nap. Look how cute!

Annie just loves her humans, and would follow hubby to his shop, garden, or anywhere else that he went.

This is Annie all grown up now, and of coarse ya'll know Sophie Parsons. Annie even loves Soph, and Sophie is not always nice to poor Annie. Annie is always so tolerant and forgiving of Sophie, but this is just part of Annie's personality. Annie has unconditional love for everyone that she meets.

This is Annie and her marshmallow. She loves a roasted marshmallow. I will build a fire sometimes and roast her marshmallows, and she inhales them, but she likes them not roasted also. She had this one buried in the dirt, as you can see. The only time Annie has ever stood up to Sophie was when Sophie tried to take her marshmallow.

This is Annie and the pups that were rescued. When I first brought the pups home, I wouldn't let Annie in the backyard with them and the new mom. Annie was beside herself, shaking, howling, and cutting up side ways to get to the pups.....but I had no idea what she would do if she got to them.  I should have known,  because Annie is one of  the sweetest dogs that I have ever owned.  Anyhoo, I think this was the second day that she was with the pups, and she acts more like their mom than the mama dog does.

Annie hasn't spent a night away from the babies since she was allowed to interact with them, until Monday night, and the accident. They love her, and she loves them. She loves the mama dog as well, and they are like a long lost family. It is almost like this mama dog and her pups have made Annie's life complete. It is so sweet how Annie has welcomed them into her world.

Monday night, Annie and the mama dog (Dolly) were running and playing, and Annie knows only one speed, which is HYPER. She ran into this blade with these sharp points, and when she did, they went under her skin and tore her right side pretty much off. I have pictures, but won't share due to it is not pretty. We ended up at our Vet's office that night, and she had to keep Annie due to the extent of her injury.

This is Annie and the pups when she arrived home the next day. These babies were sooo happy to see their Annie, and so was I!

She has to wear the cone because of the sutures and the drainage tubes, but it really hasn't slowed her down. She was in the pool the day she came home, but we had to help her out because she was still too sedated and tired to swim.  She is on antibiotics and anti-inflammatories for now, but you can't keep a good dog down. We are so glad that our Annie is ok, and I can't imagine our farm without her!!





21 comments:

  1. Teresa,
    what a sweetie she is! So sorry she had such a bad accident, but she couldn't have a better nurse then you! You certainly have your hands full with all those adorable babies, mom plus Annie and Sophie! They all couldn't have found a better place to land then with you and your hubby!
    Rebecca

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  2. Teresa,
    what a sweetie she is! So sorry she had such a bad accident, but she couldn't have a better nurse then you! You certainly have your hands full with all those adorable babies, mom plus Annie and Sophie! They all couldn't have found a better place to land then with you and your hubby!
    Rebecca

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  3. Teresa, so sorry to hear about Annie's accident! So glad that she is on the mend. The pics with her and the puppies are so adorable. I know you will nurse her back to good health!

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  4. Oh my! Glad Annie is ok, but so sorry she and you are having to deal with her injuries. Glad she is has such a great relationship with the pups. You definitely have your hands full.

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  5. Teresa, so sorry to hear about Annie's accident. But, I know that she has the best nurse ever! So glad to hear that she is on the mend. Love that photo of her with the pups. Adorable!

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  6. Hugs to dear sweet Annie. Praying for a quick, full recovery
    Gia,

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  7. I hate to hear she had an accident. But so happy she is doing better.

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  8. What a sweet story about your Annie! She was blessed to find you all to love her and I pray she will be ALL better really soon! Sending hugs and prayers your way!

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  9. What a precious girl Annie is!! I hope she heals quickly ~

    xo
    Pat

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  10. Awwww what a sweet little thing. So glad she's ok! All the puppies are just too cute.

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  11. Oh, poor Annie, so sorry she was injured but so glad she survived! This is such a sweet, sweet post!

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  12. Oh, that poor sweet dog! I'm so glad that Annie was not injured any worse. Luckily she has you for her "Momma." She is so cute with those pups; and probably deep down inside, Sophie likes her, too!

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  13. Teresa, this is terrible! Poor Annie! I'm so grateful she survived- what a freak accident. I know you were heart broken. Maybe Sophie will give her a break since Annie's' a hurt baby. You are an angel to these fur babies! Sending hugs and prayers for Annie's' full recovery! Blogger is acting up for me and I didn't get a notification of your kind comment today. I am also not getting any Feedburner feeds to blogs I follow. I'm so bummed! Thanks for stopping by today!

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  14. Awww poor, sweet Annie. Hope she gets better soon!

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  15. PS just signed up to follow you. I don't want to miss a minute of Annie's adventures!!

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  16. Oh, what a sad but wonderful story-Annie is a sweetheart.Dogs know and are grateful when people rescue them. Hope she will be o.k.

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  17. OMG Teresa, poor sweet Annie. You are such an angel to take her in. The pups are so darn cute and it looks like Annie is happy and content. What a tragic accident. I know she will be fine after some healing time and all of the love in your home. Have a happy week Teresa. xoxo

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  18. I love animal decorating ideas. The designs are so vibrant and the view is so happy and cheerful.
    A Wonderful Apartment

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  19. Oh bless her heart and yours too. I hope she recovers quickly.

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  20. What a sweetheart she is! I'm so glad she's healing! The love of a dog, eh? :)

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  21. Oh, my goodness, how did I miss this post? What a sweet, sweet story and I'm so glad that Annie is healing and I hope by now that she is "good as new." Pets really can steal your heart. We have two labs and they are getting older and we know they are going to pass on one day and we are dreading it like the plague. Have a great week!

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