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ANNIE - Miami, FL
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"Annie", as in Lil' Orphan, is a
sweet 4 month old female English Springer Spaniel who was dropped off at a Miami veterinary clinic after being hit by a
car. The person leaving her provided no names, no details and no money to treat Annie's injuries.
Upon further examination it was determined she had a severly broken femur, the large upper leg bone. Fortunately, a local cocker spaniel rescuer named Sue who donates time at this clinic fell in love with Annie and contacted Florida ESRA for help.
Annie had her operation on 1/17/02. Her surgery entailed some fancy crisscross wiring as the break was high on the leg. And here is what Sue reports:
1/16/02 - Pre Operation
The little puppy that we have been speaking about will go into surgery tomorrow. She will be under the care of Dr. Wise who
is our Chief orthopaedic surgeon at Knowles Animal clinic. "Annie" will need extensive surgery as the distal of the femur,
the tip, will have to be wired and screws placed to keep it in place. The growth plate is involved and being she is just a
baby, care needs to be taken. I may need some help fostering her but right now I am okay to do it. She is a dear little
thing and was so happy when I brought her a toy to play with today. I sing to her and she just melts. The estimate is
$1200-1500, we will know more once they get into her little leg. My Cocker Rescue is willing to share some of the expense
$200-300.
1/17/02 -
Post Operation
I just spoke with Dr Wise and Annie is okay. She is wagging her tail and is alert but is on some pain meds. Her prognosis
is good, the knee was shattered and had to be rebuilt. Dr. Wise said this is the worst blowout he has seen in all his years
of practice except for one other a long time ago. The hit must have been direct. He rebuilt the entire knee which took 2
hours, and normally a fracture on the femur is a 45 minute job. I have known Dr. Wise for many, many years and can say that
he cares deeply for the animals and I know his skills are tops. Ask all for prayers that she recovers to normal mobility. I
am on my way to get pictures for you.
English Springer Rescue America, Inc. is seeking donations to assist us in covering Annie's veterinary expenses. Won't you sponsor or donate to Annie's care today?
Update
1/24/02:
Annie is doing well and better and better each day. She has begun to put a bit of pressure on her leg and the swelling is
going down. She saw the Dr. and he said we do not have to return until next Monday.
She is sporting a very large Elizabethan collar.......as the first night she figured it would be cool to take out her stitches, and she can be a bit of an acrobat when she wants to get to them! She is gaining weight, I cannot feel her ribs as prominently as I did in the past few days.
Annie captured the hearts of so many people and I am happy to say that she is a good little girl and
certainly deserves the 2nd chance you have 
given her.
I do not have a complete list of the cost for everything all tolled as we still need x-rays each week until we know she is
well on her way to complete and total recovery.
She gets prettier and prettier each day as her gaunt little face begins to fill out. Her leg feathers are growing and she lost another baby tooth tonight after her dinner. She is so delighted to see anyone that she almost shakes herself silly. She tries to stand on one leg to "visit". Her walks are still short and sweet as we do not want to overdo it and risk falling. The towel under her belly helps her keep her balance and she doesn't mind it at all. She and I send our love and gratitude to all that are helping her.
Update 1/30/02:
Annie went for her weekly X-ray yesterday to check on her healing process. She has gained 3 lbs, so she now weighs 17 lbs.
We expect rehab to be 4 more weeks. Foster Mom was taught how to walk her forward and backward holding a towel under her
for support. Her E-Collar is off now, and she has lost all her baby teeth. She has a wonderful apetite, and particularly
enjoyed the part she had of a Dairy Queen on her way home from the vet. Foster Mom said when she looked at the Xray it
looks like 8 pins along with wire were placed in Annie. It was quite an extensive operation, but she sure is worth it!
Update
2/23/02:
Annie is doing just great! The 2nd week of February, she went in for a bit more surgery......to remove two of the pins that
were causing her movement to be restricted. Now everything is freed up and her energy level is rising. Her foster home is
starting to teach her some simple obedience commands. She has only been allowed off lead for short times as nothing stops
her from getting what she wants and going where she wants when off lead. She is a happy little pup......loves kids, other
dogs, and everyone she meets. She thinks Henry the cat is her best friend, but Henry does not think so! Her stitches were
removed yesterday (2/22/02) and the Doctor said she is healing nicely. He believes she is more than likely going to be a
small springer, which is just fine since she had all this surgery. There is a family in Miami that expressed an interest in
adopting Annie...almost since the beginning. They had a springer in the past. He is an Orthopedic Surgeon (for humans) and
offered to assist Annie's Doctor during her operation. The family has made formal application, and is now going through our
Florida adoption process of telephone interviews, vet.reference checks, and Home visit. The file of inquiries wanting to
adopt Annie is huge, from all over the US. It's been really difficult to keep up with the answers. We thank you so very
much for all your kindness and concerns about Annie. If there is any change in this situation, I will post it
immediately....and start through that file! We expect in a couple of weeks she could be ready for a "forever home."
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| ANNIE'S GENEROUS SPONSORS TO DATE: | |
 Lesley Blyth |
In Memory of Penny and Sydney, my first Springers |
| Mary Helen and Max Ramming |
From Lucy and Savannah...two springers in Atlanta |
| Steve & Susan Berry |
In memory of Max, and lots more |
| Maggie Ford |
In memory of Amy, Winston, Hank, Emily and Wrinkles |
| Bill Wilson & Lisa Baez |
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| Jeff and Dawn Moecher |
In memory of Brandy |
| Carrie Hughes |
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| Patsy Roos |
In memory of Licorice |
| Kathie Milne, Suncoast Springers |
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| Nancy McClintock |
A gift for Annie, with lots of get well kisses from Bristol & Mischief |
| Scott and Colette Wisler |
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| Pamela and Mark Civile |
In memory of Zack, our first Springer |
| Jamie & Ed Balazs |
In memory of Mick |
| Randall Hebblethwaite |
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| Sue Schulte |
In memory of Annie, my first dog, also abandoned on my doorstep |
| Lisa Penley |
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| Vicki Wingo |
In memory of Bob - our first springer |
| Donna Collins |
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| Lynnea Berr |
In memory of our beloved Angel Patches |
| Mary Beth Grace Kelley |
In memory of my sweet Alicia, Pennie, and Georgette |
| Heidi B. Johnson |
In memory of Molly |
| Bobbi & Michael Talisman |
Im memory of Nigel, The Big Doggie... one of a kind |
| Debra & Randy Hamilton |
In memory of Winston |
| Kathy and Bernard Raidt |
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| Lilac Hayes |
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| Dawn Davis |
In memory of Mandy, my wonderful, beloved, and devoted Springer Spaniel friend |
| Lori Soren |
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| Lee Ryan and Brian Duffy |
In memory of our beautiful girl Peggy Sue |
| Kristin Parker |
In memory of Cooper and Iris, from Winston |
| Catherine Fallon |
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| Dawn Moecher |
In memory of Brandy |
| Lisa and Paul Pinto |
In memory of Brittney |
| Carol Shaw |
In memory of best dogfriend Jimbo Joyheart |
| Michelle Findlay |
A gift for Annie via Liz Langford Arabians |
| Laurie Woodley |
In memory of Lilly, my first Springer |
| Geoffrey Krouse |
In memory of Purr, and in honor of Mike and Scout |
| Anne Emmert |
In honor of Jeff and in memory of Tracey |
| Rick & Kara Kendall |
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| Neil Mesa, Southpoint
Springers |
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| Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Club of South Florida |
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| Robert McJunkin |
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| Ed & Jamie Balazs |
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