Annie needs help Now!

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

UPDATED photo and info below! 4/26

Im so sorry that I have not kept up with the updates. We have just been so overwhelmed with everything going on however, now we feel we can breathe a little bit. We REALLY do appreciate all the love and support we have received from everyone!!!

TUESDAY MORNING: Annie is doing much better! She is responding well to the new drug therapy and she has eaten some canned dog food! Dr Neihaus is very happy with her progress and we are excited as well. We are getting quite an education on IBD and have come to realize that while Annie is cancer free, she still has a very serious disease. We are just so thankful that she is responding to treatment!

SATURDAY MORNING: Annie's nurse tells me that she is doing well and has quickly become a favorite of everyone. She is actually eating some food on her own this ...morning! She is also drinking some water. She is still having some bloody diarrhea however the doctor saw her as well as her specimen and said that is all normal after her surgery.
I cannot even begin to tell you how happy it makes me that she is eating something! I watched her refuse food for so long, I thought maybe she had given up. I am so relieved!!!
I would like to hug each and every one of you and let you know how very grateful we are for ALL the support and love we have gotten from you all!!! It really does make a difference and help us to feel not so alone in all this!

FRIDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Annie will remain at the vets office through at least Monday.  she has not eaten anything as of yet (3:00PM) but has had bits of water.  she is under constant 24 hour care.  Her biopsy results will most likely not come back until Monday.  It will be a looong weekend for us.  Her nurse took some pics for us today to share with everyone... She is one pitiful looking girl right now!! 

SURGERY WENT WELL! Annie had some areas of concern that will be biopsied. She was spayed while they had her there so she will not require an additional surgery for that. For now, she is resting comfortably and receiving around the clock care.

UPDATE: Annie is on her way into surgery this morning at 9 am. With no complications, the surgery should take about two hours.

Annie is the latest rescue for (Elizabeth, Bailey & Bruin) and I. Her story can be found on Facebook on the "Saving Doodles" page. We caught her in a trap on April 1st in the tiny town of Interlachen Fl. She had been living on the streets there for at least 5 months. We brought her home and had her groomed and a true gem was unearthed. We just didn't know how very sick this little sweetheart was. She was diagnosed almost immediately with heart worms and ehrlichia which is another tick borne disease. She had a nasty ear infection in both ears. And then the kicker....she refused to eat. She refused dog food and we thought she was just a picky girl that preferred the trash she had been eating. She refused chicken and beef and anything else we could come up with. Because her stools were becoming progressively worse and with the advice of our beloved Karen (and Jack Doodle), today we took her in for an ultrasound with the internal medicine specialists. She has a condition called intussusception. Basically her intestine is being engulfed within itself. Without the necessary surgery she will not survive. Her diagnosis was heartbreaking because we have been giving her so much medication and she really just needed more help than that. Tonight she is being cared for with around the clock attendants and will have surgery in the morning.

Her care is very expensive. The surgery alone is estimated between $2500-$3500. And then we still have to treat her for heart worms.

Annie is under the DRC umbrella but unfortunately they have had some major expenses recently so we have taken on the task of fundraising for Annie. If you'd like to donate to the you caring account, please do so and no amount is too small.

https://www.youcaring.com/annie-the-goldendoodle-558531

Or if you prefer, you can send a payment directly to my paypal account at: [e-mail] to save the fees that you caring will charge us.

Whatever you choose, we are very grateful. Annie is such a sweet, gently soul and we are already in love with her!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

So happy to hear she is eating!!! That sounds like she is on the road to recovery.  Hope the donations will help Annie and DRC. 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Hoping for a Sunday evening or Monday morning update!

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Sorry Nancy. I was hoping for better news before I update tomorrow. Annie had a rough day today and is again taking very few bites of anything. Im hoping maybe the pathology reports will help us find the answer for her. Annie could sure use a LOT of prayers!!!

[Debbie and Toby]

I am so sorry to hear Annie had a rough day! Saying a prayer tonight for Annie! Hoping she feels better tomorrow. Thank goodness she was rescued and can get the treatments she needs. You are all in my prayers tonight.  

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Thank you for the prayers! I am happy knowing she did not die a horrible painful death out there with no one caring. Hopefully we can fix her up and she can be a happy dog!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

I was so happy to hear Saturday's update but sad to hear she's not eating again.  We've had a candle lit for her since she went into surgery and will keep it lit.  We've had to replace it twice :) It reminds me to send positive thoughts to Annie, you and Elizabeth. You are all going through so much.  Sending up prayers tonite that tomorrow will be better and that the biopsy results are good. She's so special. 

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Is there any update on Annie? I know the vet wants her to rest and that makes sense but -- and believe me, I'm not being critical -- but maybe it would help if you and/or Elizabeth could see her and sit with her a bit.  I know they're giving her lots of love but you guys are her people.  And I also am guessing it's killing you guys to stay away.  Sometimes the heart can do what medicine can't...just sayin' Thanks for listening.  Hugs.

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Cheryl, it has been absolute TORTURE for us to stay away! I am actually getting ready to leave right now for a visit with her since we are not sure how long she will be there. I will update when I return.

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Update posted!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Thank you for the update Lori. I am so glad to hear Annie is doing better. Love the last photo. She looks so happy.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Thank you Lori!! Saw the good news on the Saving Ace Now Charlie page.  She looks happy to see you :)) Very hopeful that her IBD can be managed and she'll live a long full life.  The expenses must be climbing. I'll go back to donate to YouCaring again soon.  Hope others do too.  Wish I could do more.  She is such a heart-stealer.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Cheryl. Yes, the expenses are climbing and will continue to do so. She's on some very expensive meds. :)