ANNIE NEEDS A HOME!

BOSTON -- A dog so badly neglected that she was blinded from matted fur, deaf from severe ear infections and crippled from leg abnormalities was apparently left to die on a busy road......now has a new leash on life thanks to Poodle Rescue of New England.

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Annie, when found

In addition to the care already given, it is estimated that Annie will need surgery costing about $3,500. Will you help?

You may donate online through our Poodle Angel Program and designate that your donation is for Annie, or

you may mail your donation to: PRNE, P.O. Box 441447, Somerville, MA 02144-0012

THANK YOU!

Annie would like to thank those who came out to meet her at Goldmark Credit Union on June 18. Some came from far away, some took the day off work, some just happened by and ended up staying a while. Annie made new friends and also had the chance to meet the person who saved her life - the man who stopped , blocked the road with his car and waited with Annie until the police arrived.

On June 28, Annie had a consult with a board-certified veterinary orthopedic surgeon who confirmed that Annie has bi-lateral Grade 3 luxating patellas. (Luxating is a fancy word for "dislocating" and the patella is the kneecap.) Essentially, both of the kneecaps on Annie's rear legs are out of place all of the time. Because of this, the weight of her body is being distributed improperly, causing changes in her hip motion and degenerative changes in her joints and leg bones that cause her to walk with a bow-legged gait. After each surgery Annie will need several weeks of recuperation. Her activity will be limited and she may require some physical therapy to help her regain normal use of the repaired joint.

Unfortunately, Annie cannot have the knee surgery right away. Because Annie was never spayed she's come into heat. Dr. Siegel, Annie's veterinarian, feels it is in Annie's best interest to postpone any surgery until she's out of heat to reduce the risk of excessive bleeding from high estrogen levels. Therefore, the veterinary orthopedic surgeon will repair the worst one of Annie's knees on August 20. Dr. Siegel will spay Annie in September, and Annie's second knee surgery will be scheduled when she has recovered from the first two procedures.

Even though the spay surgery will delay Annie's last knee operation, there are serious long-term health risks involved in waiting longer to spay her. Every heat cycle that a female dog goes through increases the risk of developing mammary cancer, urinary tract infections and uterine infections (pyometra), not to mention the very real problems associated with an unplanned pregnancy, particularly for a dog in Annie's condition.

Annie has a long road ahead of her, but for now she's happy and thriving in her foster home. The scabs in her ears are gone, her eyes are no longer red and irritated, and her coat is growing into silky curls and waves. This little girl loves to eat, but she still needs to lose a pound or two, so we're watching her waistline!

We continue to search for Annie's forever home, wanting just the right place for this very special girl. If you're interested in adopting Annie, please let us know by filling out an adoption application.

Stay tuned for further updates!

August Update: GOOD NEWS!!! Annie has found her forever home.

Annie would like to thank her foster care providers – those who welcomed her into their home, cared for her during her recovery from the streets, and made her feel safe and loved. Without people willing to provide temporary homes PRNE would be unable to help dogs like Annie. While in foster care Annie began to trust people and learned what it is like to live in a house with a family. She also developed a taste for Swiss chard, which her foster mom grew in her garden. Annie likes this green as much, if not more, than she does Milkbones!

At the end of July Annie went to live with her new family. She has made herself right at home and enjoys being the center of attention, pampered daily. Her new family adores her and has done everything they can think of to make life better and easier for Annie.

On August 21 orthopedic surgeon Dr Clarke repaired Annie’s right knee. Everything went well during surgery and Annie is currently recovering. When a PRNE volunteer visited Annie a day post surgery (bearing a get well gift of some fresh Swiss chard, of course!) she was already putting the leg down, which is a very encouraging sign. She returns to the vet in 2 weeks for suture removal and then again 2 weeks, and then 4 weeks, later for a re-check. Annie will be spayed sometime in September and following her recovery from that, the date for the repair of her left knee will be determined.

Please stay tuned for “Annie Updates”!

Poodle Rescue of New England is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and placement of homeless poodles, providing services throughout New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island).

We are an all volunteer organization that works with veterinarians, shelters, families and other rescue organizations to care for and re-home poodles.  Before placement, all dogs are spayed or neutered, heartworm tested, vaccinated and groomed.  Each dog is evaluated to insure a long and loving relationship between poodle and owner.

Poodle Rescue of New England is a member of Petfinder which lists more than 200,000 animals available for adoption. 

If you have a question regarding Poodle Rescue organizations outside of New England, please click on Poodle Club of America National Rescue, scroll down to the map and locate your state.

Contact us at:
PoodleRescue@poodlerescuene.org
617.628.1425
P.O. Box 441447
Somerville, MA 02144-0012

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