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Barnyard Buddies:  Prayers for our Puppy, please  |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
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 Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 12:43:06 PM
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Our 10 month old bulldog was hit by a car a few hours ago. Somehow she got outside with the kids and while they were out back she was out front. My daughter said she foud her sitting on the porch so let her inside and said she was walking funny. I looked and she was foaming at the mouth, had blood in her ears, cuts all over, and wouldn't walk on her back leg.
She is at the vet's office right now. Her back leg is broken but they won't be able to tell how bad until they do an x-ray. Her breathing is labored and they are wondering about a punctured lung so will be doing tests. I hope to hear soon.
Bad day for them to have an open house...the place was packed and I bet they are busy but I hope they can help my baby. Please pray for her!
-Elizabeth |
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Lin
True Blue Farmgirl
807 Posts
Lin
Sioux City
IA
USA
807 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 12:58:04 PM
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Oh Elizabeth, I am so sorry!! I can only imagine the anguish you are all feeling, but I feel certain puppy will be okay. Bless you all and you're in our prayers.!! Hugs and Smiles, Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 2:01:33 PM
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The vet called and said so far the x-rays of her diaphram look good. He will take another just to be sure and will postpone the surgery for her leg for tomorrow as well just to be sure about her diaphram. With that said, he femur is broken and will need a pin. Hope she heals quickly but I guess it really could have been worse. Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers.
-Elizabeth |
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
1183 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 2:31:54 PM
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Elizabeth, just saw your post. Please keep us updated on your Puppy. What is her name? Will continue praying for her.
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 2:39:10 PM
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Oh goodness! Hope she recovers fully! Prayers sent. Hug your little furbaby for me, and hugs to you and your poor babies, too! They must have been so upset!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
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Lin
True Blue Farmgirl
807 Posts
Lin
Sioux City
IA
USA
807 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 2:43:56 PM
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The vet had good news and I'm thankful for you and your family. How worrisome our beloved 4 legged friends are, even when not injured. Prayers will keep coming and thank you for update! Hugs and Smiles, Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 3:40:55 PM
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oh my i am so hoping the good news continues for you. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farmgirl #1014
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 4:15:20 PM
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Sometimes that labored breathing is how they cope with pain. Super, duper scary, very time!
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 4:22:43 PM
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I am so sorry! Prayers sent!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
2914 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 8:45:38 PM
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Here's praying that your furbaby makes a complete recovery.
Cindy
"There is more to life than increasing its speed". Mahatma Gandhi
Visit my blog at http://www.farmerinthebelle.blogspot.com/ |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 05:59:56 AM
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Oh I am so so sorry for your sweet one - I place your dear one in healing light and do so for your family too. Words can never seem to touch the pain and worry but just know that there are many of us who know that pain and would move mountains to take it away from you. Please keep us advised and know that you are loved and cared for.
Blessings
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
1168 Posts |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 07:36:16 AM
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She should have the surgery on her leg this morning some time and we are hoping that she can come home tomorrow. All of us are missing her terribly and the house seems so lonely without her. Our Pom is just laying on the couch and is acting sad today so he is missing her as well. Can't wait to have her home again and smothering her in hugs and kisses. Thanks for all the warm thoughts, prayers, and words...it helps to know that other animal lovers know just how we feel.
-Elizabeth |
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
1183 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 08:04:52 AM
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Elizabeth, how are her lungs and internal organs. There had been a question there. Are they OK?
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 11:25:51 AM
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Hi Claudia,
The scans/x-rays showed no damage to her lungs and organs so that was a huge relief. Her only issue is her leg. And a little road rash on her body which should resolve itself pretty quickly. Thanks for asking.
The person who hit her didn't even stop to tell us what happened. And today I see the neighbor across the street putting the mudflap back on his car. I'm beginning to wonder what knocked the mudflap off...
-Elizabeth |
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Lin
True Blue Farmgirl
807 Posts
Lin
Sioux City
IA
USA
807 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 11:31:20 AM
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Elizabeth, I'm so happy your puppy is going to heal, but so sorry this happened. I'm sick to think that your neighbor was more than likely the one that hit her and hasn't even talked to you! What is wrong with people???? Hugs and Puppy Smiles, Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
1183 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 11:40:53 AM
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Oh oh! Is your puppy so small that the neighbor could have not seen her? If not, it is pathetic and will be a sore that cannot heal until it is confronted. So sorry this whole situation has happened all around. I am so happy for your puppy though! Did I miss it? What is her name?
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 11:47:04 AM
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Her name is Weezy...fitting that she is a bulldog but actually named after a little toy on the "Toy Story" movies that my sons love.
No, she's not small, close to 55lbs. so whoever hit her had to know that they did. I'm not going to confront the neighbor as in the five years that we have lived here we have only talked to him once or twice but I'm always going to be suspicious. I don't blame who hit her (apparently she was in the road where she wasn't supposed to be) but how rude and inhumane of them to just drive away.
I don't know how to post pictures here, but I put a picture of her up on my blog today at www.trenchesofmommyhood.blogspot.com I will post more of her when she is home.
-Elizabeth |
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Lin
True Blue Farmgirl
807 Posts
Lin
Sioux City
IA
USA
807 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 12:03:39 PM
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Thank you for Weezy's picture on your site, Elizabeth! She is a lovely sweet dog and a person can see the love pouring out of her kind eyes! I'm so thankful she's going to be okay, but so very sorry you all had to go through this. If you ever have occasion to talk to your neighbor, you could simply ask them if they saw your beloved dog get hit.....their reaction should tell all! Uncaring people are disgusting!! Hugs and Smiles, Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
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missmuffcake
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
kendy
modesto
ca
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 6:14:12 PM
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Just another update. The vet called me about 7pm this evening and said they finished the surgery on her leg and that it took a lot longer than he expected because the muscles in her back leg were so strong (that's a bulldog for you!) that when he would pull it straight the muscles would pull it back (or something like that) so it was hard to get in there and try to get everything straight.
Anyhow, he said that they haven't gotten her to walk around yet as she is still groggy so they will work on her with that tomorrow. I will call around 2 in the afternoon to see if she is ready to come home or if she should stay another night. We are anxious to have her home with us.
It is going to be HOT tomorrow though and we have no air conditioning in the van and it is a 25 minute drive to the vet's office. So if we do pick her up tomorrow I hope she fairs well on the way home.
-Elizabeth |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 8:22:00 PM
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Prayers for your lil pup Elizabeth!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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1cutecricket
Farmgirl in Training
13 Posts
Cristi
Brevard
NC
USA
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Rxgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
216 Posts
Dana
Id
USA
216 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2010 : 9:00:01 PM
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Poor little baby...I'm so glad to hear she'll be ok!
farmgirl #1432
"He who throws mud only loses ground"-Fat Albert |
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
1183 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2010 : 2:14:14 PM
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It's been several months since your little bulldog was hit. She should be a little over a year now. Am wondering how she is now. Would love to have an update!!! 
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
895 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2010 : 2:23:17 PM
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On a good note Elizabeth we had a cat that broke her leg and had to have a pin put in. She actually lived longer with the pin than she did without it. She was healthy and happy for years. Her leg twisted a little funny when she walked but she never seemed to be in pain. So good luck with your baby.
Farmgirl Sister 572
When manure happens just say "WOO HOO Fertilizer". |
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Barnyard Buddies: Prayers for our Puppy, please |
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Prayers for our Puppy, please
