Sad happenings with my poodle, AnnaBelle

[kimlovescats]

I've been away from PT for quite a while, but I wanted to share something horrible that happened to my precious AnnaBelle.

About a month ago, she suddenly became paralyzed in her back end. We rushed her to the ER vet and they kept her overnight. The next a.m. I took her to my regular vet .... she had blown a disc in her spine ..... halfway down her back. It was crucial that surgery be done within the first 24 hours of the accident. So.... we rushed her out of town to a neurological specialist vet, and she went in to emergency surgery. There was a very slight chance that it would help, but we had to try. Unfortunately, when they got inside, her spine was blue with terrible bruising. As it turns out, there is little to no hope of her ever walking again. She is paralyzed from her waist down, and is totally incontinent. The vet said that "most" people would have her put down, but that is not an option for us right now. As long as we can give her some sort of quality of life, we will keep trying.

I keep AnnaBelle in regular baby diapers, I cut a hole in each one for her tail to stick out. I also dress her in human baby onesies and pull on pants so that she doesn't get carpet burns and irritations from dragging her belly and back legs around. It is quite an adjustment, as we have to manually express her bladder and I do her bowels as well. It's just like having another human baby, except even more detailed. I will keep on trying and fighting to keep her comfortable, healthy and happy as long as I can! We are planning to order her a doggie wheelchair / cart soon as well, so she can have some freedom of mobility.

It has been a financial burden as well, we have already spent $3000.00 on her surgery and a cart will be nearly $400.00 .... but we just love her so much!]

Here are a couple of recent pictures of my baby!






Please send some good thoughts and prayers that my girl will be able to live a full life!

Kim

[k9krazee]

Oh my goodness!! She will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers!

[lv4dogs]

Oh Kim, what a tragic thing to happen. I am so sorry. You are an angle for keeping her alive & comfortable. kudos to you.

Yous will all be in my thoughts & prayers. ((hugs}}

[zoomer]

Oh, AnnaBelle... I'm so sorry you're going through this Give thanks to your owner for doing what she can for you.

I'm so sorry about your baby ((hugs)), when I read your thread it made me sick thinking of what you & AnnaBelle are going through. AnnaBelle will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Ginger's Mom]

I am so sorry to hear about AnnaBelle. She is lucky that you were so quick to try to get her the help that she needed. I will definitely keep that pretty little girl in my thoughts and prayers. How old is that little girl? Hugs to her and to you for being such a loving Mom.

You may want to contact Bailey's Mom since he has the seems to have the same problems as Annabelle, maybe you can share some thoughts and ideas.

[Muddy4paws]

I am so sorry to hear about AnnaBelle. She is lucky that you were so quick to try to get her the help that she needed. I will definitely keep that pretty little girl in my thoughts and prayers. How old is that little girl? Hugs to her and to you for being such a loving Mom.

You may want to contact Bailey's Mom since he has the seems to have the same problems as Annabelle, maybe you can share some thoughts and ideas.

I was going to suggest talking to Bailey's Mom too, She seems like a really nice lady and Im sure she will have plenty of tips for you about AnnaBelle, Im really sorry to hear she went through that

[catlover4ever]

Oh Kim, I'm so sorry that this had to happen to you and AnnaBelle. You can see that her quality of life is still good and I'm so happy that you decided to continue to give her a chance. (((HUGS))) to you and AnnaBelle...prayers and good thoughts coming your way --- Meg

[moosmom]

Kim,

I am so sorry to hear about AnnaBelle. At least she's home, not in pain and is living out her life with her favorite people. You are far from most people, and I know you'll only do what's right for her.

She is adorable!

[kufan]

What a lucky girl to have you! Poor thing.

[Karen]

Aww, I have seen several dogs with wheelchaiirs who do quite well. Thank you for loving her and caring for her so much. Kisses to AnnaBelle.

[Jadapit]

She is a beautiful girl! I agree with Karen thank you for loving her so much and doing so much for her. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Laura's Babies]

Kim, that is true love for you not to give up on her when times get bad and I think this is about as bad as it gets. Honestly, I am not surprised with what you decided, knowing you, what else would you do? This is YOU and what you do! Once all the adjustments are made, I think you and AnnaBelle will have lots of wonderful years still ahead. Thank God you are her Mommie and not someone else who would have thrown in the towel.

(By the way, I've missed you!)

[pitc9]

Many hugs to you and sweet Annabelle.
Bless you for not giving up on her.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Oh how horrible, poor Annabelle. She is in my prayers.

Are those Jenna's old baby clothes? They look adorable on her, pink is certainly Annabelle's color.

[catfamily]

Prayers on the way for poor Annabelle.And prayers to you kim to keep up the strength.She looks good.I hope she can adjust and live a long wonderful life with you.