I have called in a pro who is coming on Saturday to help. She has worked with many puppy mill dogs and 99 percent of them have had happy endings with tails wagging and wonderful outcomes. As I already knew, it is just going to take LOTS of time and patience. Annie has never been able to just be a dog. It's time to rewrite her story.
After some medication and special food Annie is doing well. The blood work came back all good too so at least we know she is healthy physically. Now, we just need to work on the mental health.
To leave this note with a positive...since we got our fence installed, Annie has been able to go out without the leash and is learning to deal with outside. She still won't go out without being led by her collar with much resistance but she is getting a little better each day.
At least we can say she is no longer known as little orphan Annie!
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Phyllis, what a touching story. I cried. We all can thank you and your family for taking her in and have patiences that was needed to love Annie. I loved your illustrations of a more peaceful Annie.
I love you Mommy! I know we can do this. It will just take time and trust. I am with you every step of the way! The outcome WILL be great. :) Here's to a beautiful spring of healing for Annie!
Thank you, Nida. I know Annie will be worth all the heartache.
I sketched these golden puppies for a friend's baby awhile back. I had a onesie made with these images but they were painted digitally first. I plan on painting them in traditional watercolors hopefully soon and then re-posting them in color.
Yes, you are right, Em! We'll do it together! :o)
Oh Phyllis, what a sad, sad story. People who run puppy mills are just so cruel! I don't understand it. I'm so happy that Annie and your family have been brought together. She is a lucky dog to have found an owner who loves her so much already! I'm sure that little by little, she will finally feel safe in her new home!
Oh Phyllis, you guys are the best. I cried too for Annie. Poor little girl. We had a similar situation with our last Springer. She was almost dead when they found her, severely anemic, ridden with chicken fleas, an infected eye that had to be removed, and had been attacked by other dogs. She had no idea how to be a dog. It took time, and a lot of patience, but she learned to love walkies and snuggles, although she could not wag her tail and almost never barked. You are fortunate that Annie is in relatively good health. That really helps.Stay strong, it will be worth it.
Thank you, Michelle!
Oh Laura, I remember you telling me about that sweet dog. Hearing your stories, knowing you have been almost exactly where we are is SO helpful. It helps give me the courage to go forward with all of this. So THANK YOU!!!!
Thanks so much for sharing the updates. I'm so attached to her now and I don't even "know" her.
xo
Looks like Annie found the right home.
Okay, I am not going to be nice...those puppy mill people ...grrrr, seriously, do you really need money that bad?? i know it pays better than working at the liquor store during the graveyard shift but seriously, I hope in your next life, wait, before I get really nasty, I hope than in your next life you come back as one of Annies pups and she loves you to pieces just to show you what real love is and what life is really supposed to be. So there! Puppy mill peeps! plllbbbttttttttttt!!!
I only just came across your sad story.
Day by day little Annie will discover that you have plenty of unconditional love to give, and that through you she can learn to live happily. I know it will be a long journey, but what a worthwhile outcome. Good luck and blessings to you all.
God bless you Phyllis and Em, Annie is so fortunate to have been introduced into your family. I'm so glad that her physical state is good. She'll come around... and they all lived happily ever after. Can't wait to see your pup illustrations watercolored.
You're a real trooper! Glad too see you are sticking with Annie to get her thru this tough time. You are her angel!
Rooting for Annie!
It is a very touching story! Thanks for sharing!
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