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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
1257 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 12:05:39 PM
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Oh Hens, I got woke up from a nap by my neighbor girl whose big dog just had puppies 3 weeks ago...seems 2 of the pups got into mommas food & she wasn't having any of that & bite them...one is ok but the other she must have gotten in the head & it was dying...the girl was crying & didn't know what to do or if she could put it down...I went over & the baby had a white tongue & gums & was breathing maybe 3-5 times a minute & crying like a newborn baby non-stop.....i realized it would have to be put down to stop its suffering so I had the pup in my arms & told her to come back to my house where I have chloriform I use on the chickens when needed....I have never had to put a pup down but am so glad I had the chloriform as it puts them to sleep immediately & then freezes up their lungs...but unlike the chickens it took a bit of time which really shook me up....I turned my back to the girl & told her she didn't need to see this, once it was dead I wrapped it in a dish towel with roosters on it since it was colorful & gave her back to the girl..together we went & buried it..... I went back to her house & re-checked the other pup who just had a small swollen area on the side of its head but was alright, she will watch it though...Momma now is only allowed in the room to nurse & her food will not be in there....the momma is food aggressive because before they got her she had been beaten & starved otherwise she is a great dog but I feel bad that this happened to the pup & to the girl......thanks for listening...Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
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retasos2
True Blue Farmgirl
272 Posts
Pilar
Centereach
NY
USA
272 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 12:10:40 PM
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Oh Michele, that must have been so hard for you and the poor child.
Pilar
Farmgirl Sister #2498
Little Hen House on the Island
" A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is, until she gets in hot water" Eleanore Roosevelt |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 12:19:01 PM
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I am so sorry that you all had to go through such a harrowing experience and that the pup couldn't be saved. I have had to put kitties and other creatures down before and it is always so sad. *hugs* I am glad that you were there to take charge of things tho. Bless you for your mercy, strength and kindness.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 12:20:38 PM
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That was a terrible morning. I don't know what I might have done, but you handled it. I'm so sorry for those little things, but I've seen plenty a momma dog turn on her pups at the shelter. Mother Nature is a queer one.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6679 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6679 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 12:22:26 PM
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M, I am so sorry you had to go through that, but thank goodness you were there for them. You knew just what to do so they would not have to see the puppy suffer and the puppy would not have to suffer any longer.
You are one of the most bravest women I know, so full of love and kindness, I know the family is so happy to know you.
You are in my thoughts and heart, all of you.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Debbie
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 1:25:30 PM
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been there, done that, and it always tears me up, I am sorry that you had to deal with that, but glad you were there for the neighbor in need, IMO, the momma dog should be spayed ASAP, cause she is turning on her own pups, next time it could be a child...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
358 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 1:45:06 PM
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Oh Michele, I am so, so sorry. You are such a wonderful person to come to the rescue. It is such a difficult thing to do.
Margaret
“Kind hearts are the gardens, kind thoughts are the roots, kind words are the flowers, kind deeds are the fruits. Take care of your garden and keep out the weeds, fill it with sunshine, kind words and kind deeds.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1808-1882)
Farmgirl #3020
www.grey-wolf-farm.com |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 2:22:44 PM
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Oh Sweet Michele - I know it is never easy when we have to do that but consider that you spared that little pup from suffering... Over the years I have had to do that for other folks and it is never easy but I remind myself that my pain in doing this only serves to easy another and for that I am grateful I can do it. I am sending you tons of hugs and give yourself time to feel bad - your owed that much. Blessings
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
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Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 3:07:50 PM
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Michele, you took the time to help that litle one cross over. you did it and you're fine.
God Bless.
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
1257 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 6:06:46 PM
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update...other little pup is doing fine...think since there is no broken skin ect its just bruised but is back to eating/drinking & doing its puppy thing....
for comment on getting the momma fixed...they plan to, they bred her for this one litter....but they are taking precautions by only allowing her in to nurse every 4 hours.....
I have to say if I was in mind of another dog...which i am not, these are beautiful pups & will be beautiful dogs...but I am happy just raising my chickens & cats & bearded lizard...lol....but I will never say no to another chicken!!!!!
thank you all for your kind words, love & encouragement....michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
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gathered herb
True Blue Farmgirl
87 Posts
Patty
Ormond Beach
florida
USA
87 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 6:23:34 PM
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| You were a blessing to that little girl... God bless you. |
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JessieLovesToCraft
True Blue Farmgirl
115 Posts
Jessie
Loxahatchee
FL
USA
115 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 7:15:41 PM
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You did the right thing for the pup as well as for the little girl. you were a hero today, sorry it was so rough :(
Farmgirl Sister #3404
Jessie
A wise girl knows her limits, but a real girl realizes she doesn't have any! |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2011 : 9:40:29 PM
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what a big day for you michele, i am always overjoyed by your kind heart and willingness to help others.. this is a fine example of your farmgirl spirit. it says a lot that she knew she could come to you for help. your a fine woman with a big brave heart. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Aug 24 2011 : 12:31:56 AM
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I am so sorry you had to deal with this. But your neighbor came to the right person. You are a hero.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2011 : 06:36:38 AM
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Michele, that is just heart wrenching. Your cool thinking and actions prevented so much suffering. I hope God shines down on you and provides you with a wonderful day.
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
A Beehive is the ultimate Home Sweet Home
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
2027 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2011 : 09:22:11 AM
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Michele that is such a sad story and I hate when we have to go through those things but thank goodness you were there for that girl and her pup. You are such a kind person and I am thankful to know you!
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
1257 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2011 : 1:31:35 PM
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I just have to say I am soooo blessed to have all of you in my life....all the wonderful words warmed my heart & brought a tear to my eye just knowing that you all cared for me enough to talk to me here...You are all wonderful & I love you all more than you will ever know....Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
1487 Posts |
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Lieberkim
True Blue Farmgirl
839 Posts
Kimberly
Sunnyside
WASHINGTON
USA
839 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2011 : 2:09:33 PM
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Such a terrible life lesson for that child but it's a wonderful thing that she has such a good neighbor to help her through.
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
1257 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2011 : 05:29:31 AM
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oh I guess I should restate the neighbor girl thing...she is in her 20's...lol...well to me thats a girl...but anyway she was broken up by it.....guess I need to make myself more clear in the future...:)....Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2011 : 10:11:26 AM
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michele- i'm finally getting to read this- i am so glad that you had the sense of mind and caring heart to help....
here's a big hug from me to you!
Farmgirl # 2139
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2011 : 5:37:04 PM
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Oh, that brought tears to my eyes. You are such a good person for helping that puppy to not suffer, and for helping that little girl who needed you. You did a very good thing that day.
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2011 : 7:27:16 PM
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So sorry this came to you today. I am grateful you were there for the pups and the little girl. Speaks highly of you that she came to you for help.
I know how shaken you must have been. Watching a birth is such a miracle, assisting a death of an animal in mercy is horribly hard, but equally a miracle of kindness. God bless you and give you peace about this.
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
1257 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2011 : 02:19:16 AM
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just a note to tell you the neighbors other pups are growing & doing great...Momma dog has mellowed a bit but they still have her food outside the pups room & they are still only allowing her in to nurse them...I am planning to go over tomorrow to see them...can't wait to see them....they are sooo cute....& no I am not getting one....23 chickens, 4 cats & a lizard is enough for this old girl!...Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
Posted - Sep 03 2011 : 6:25:01 PM
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You're an awesome Farmgirl!!!!
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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Barnyard Buddies: hard morning for me :( |
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hard morning for me :(
