Please think of my AnnaBelle today!

[kimlovescats]

I feel just awful!!!! We had AnnaBelle groomed almost 2 weeks ago, and this morning we just discovered that her collar and suspenders (used to keep her diaper up) have rubbed a huge sore area on her neck. The reason we didn't see it is because I bought her a Christmas scarf for the first time! Apparently when we put her collar back on after her groom, it was tighter than before and the friction from the suspenders pulling on it, rubbed this big raw area. We didn't see it because her stupid scarf was covering it.

We noticed her trying to lick frantically this morning and we discovered this place underneath her scarf. It is a really bad area, and the skin is completely split open in one place. I know it is very painful! I cleaned and cleaned on it with peroxide, which I know had to burn, but I'm so afraid of her getting an infection. I feel so terrible for not knowing this was happening. I hate those darned suspenders, I'm going to go online today and try to find something better to keep her diaper on.

I wasn't going to mention this, but now I'm going to. I just ordered AnnaBelle a wheelchair cart and it is due here at any moment, possibly even today. I was so excited that she hadn't had any bladder infections over the past year and a half, and now this unnecessary thing happened. It kind of dampens my excitement over the cart now.

Well, thankfully I have an appointment scheduled today at 1:30 for Henna's puppy shots, so I'll take AnnaBelle as well. It's really going to be hard to handle a rambunctious puppy and a handicapped dog together. I am hoping that maybe they can fit AnnaBelle in earlier today, so I can make two trips.

Please wish my girl luck and that she can be seen early this morning! I won't be surprised if she has to have that one area stitched close. I feel like a terrible mommy right now.

Kim

[WELOVESPUPPIES]

Annabelle I will be thinking of you today. Don't blame yourself, accidents happen. You are in no way a terrible mommy. Please give her some hugs from me. I hope that everything goes well at the vets and Annabelle heals quickly.

[pitc9]

Don't blame yourself!!
You've done a great job at taking care of her, things like this happen.
{{{hugs}}}

Sending speedy healing vibes to AnnaBelle!
I'm excited to see her cart!!

[kimlovescats]

I appreciate the understanding and support, WLPs and Pitc9. I've always hated the suspenders, but they did help keep her from scooting out of her diapers. Once her cart gets here, it will support her legs so we won't need anything to help hold them on. I'll just buy a diaper wrap to give it some extra support and comfort. Her cart is due here any day, maybe even today if I get lucky! I just hope she isn't too sore to want to try it out.

Kim

[Daisy and Delilah]

Oh my goodness, Kim! I'm so sorry to hear that little AnnaBelle has a boo boo. You do such a great job of taking care of her and giving her a good quality life. Don't beat yourself up over this. These things happen and I believe everything happens for a reason. That adorable little girl will be just fine. You're doing everything you can do and more to help her.
{{{{{HUGS}}}}} Thoughts and prayers for you all today.

[Freedom]

Kim, most EVERY pet owner knows things happen. And when you are caring so lovingly for a handicap pet, and making your own way as the rules vary from one handicap to another, "things happen." This is NOT your fault and you are seeing it gets treated right away; you already started treating it.

I am SO excited for Annabelle to be getting her cart! She's gonna have wheels for Christmas! Oh joy!

Best wishes at the vet.

[Ginger's Mom]

Yes, please do not blame yourself. Things sometimes happen, our dogs sometimes get sores. You are taking wonderful care of Annebelle. I know she felt very spiffy in her new haircut and Christmas scarf, none of that is to blame. It is just a boo-boo. I am glad to hear that you are able to get her in to get some medicine to fix everything up quickly. I am also excited to hear that Annebelle's cart will be arriving a few weeks before Christmas. It will take a little getting used to, so don't get discouraged. By Christmas she should be zip around with the rest of the pups. What a very exciting time this is for all of you.