My Sweet Addy...

[Ginny]

...started whelping on Monday and ended up in emergency surgery for a ruptured uterus. We lost several pups and came far too close to losing Addy.
Obviously, this is a breeder's nightmare. We are so fortunate that Addy continues to improve daily and we have 4 healthy pups. Addy's breeder drove here from Wisconsin with Addy's sister who recently had pups and had just begun weaning them. Gretta has stepped right in and has been nursing and mothering her nieces and nephews while Addy is recuperating. My heart is warmed by all the support friends have given.

Addy with her first pup before things went south:

The vets gave Addy almost no chance of surviving. You can imagine my state of mind during this tragedy.
This shows my reaction to seeing Addy alive and somewhat responsive the next day:

This is Gretta nursing 'her' pups:

Thursday, the vets reluctantly allowed me to bring her home. I felt she'd do better here. After several days of refusing to eat and unending drainage from her incision, she finally turned the corner. This is Addy today. She is soooo much better and I'm incredibly thankful to still have my very special girl:

 

[R Taft]

:hugs: :hugs: to Addy........Oh Wow, that was too close. get well wishes from here sweet Addy, you get well soon.

And Gretta is awesome..What a beautiful Aunty a very big :hugs: to her for taking up the job so well.

And I am so sorry for your loss of the little ones, very sad, tiny Angels for Rainbow Bridge Ronnie

 

[Tula]

Oh my goodness! What a fright for you and your family. Very sorry for the loss of the pups Thankful your special girl is rallying. What a great breeder to drive down from WI......with a "wet nurse". Continued prayers from Cincinnati. Kim

 

[Henrys Mom]

I'm so happy Addy is doing better. I know that must have been the scariest thing to go through. God bless Gretta for standing in as "Mom."

 

[pecanpiepatti]

So so glad to hear she's on the mend!

 

[lmfoltyn]

How scarey for you! Glad to hear your beautiful girl is recovering! Best wishes coming your way.

 

[Codes]

OH God Ginny I am SO sorry!! I must admit I've been checking your site for updates of the babies. I'm very sorry of the pups you've lost. So very sad. I'm glad Addy and remaining pups are doing well. Gretta rocks!! So glad she was able to fill in.

We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. It's onwards and upwards from here and certainly mom and babes will do well from here on out.

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[dumainedogs]

Oh, poor sweet Addy! I'm so glad to hear that she's recovering. What a nightmare for you!
You are blessed to have Gretta step in as a wet-nurse for the pups. I hope you have smooth sailing from here on!

 

[takemebacktotulsa]

I'm so glad Addy is going to be OK. That must have been one very scary experience. Please give Gretta big kisses and hugs from us.

 

[nowhavethreebears]

So sorry to hear of the loss of pups....But happy to hear that Addy is recovering. Many hugs to sweet Gretta for stepping in. What a wonderful relationship to have with her breeder.
Please keep us updated on the pups and Addy as time permits.

 

[Murphy]

Thankful with everyone else that Addy made it through and some of her babies were saved. How many years did you shave off your life Ginny???

 

[Pam G]

Just seeing this now. How frightening!!!!! I am so sorry about the complications and the loss of those little babies..but so thankful Addy is home recovering. It amazes me how another dog can step in and "mother" the pups. I'm sure they will thrive.

 

[Sound Bay Newfs]

What a nightmare, Ginny! I am so glad it has a happy ending though.

 

[mrs big dogs]

all I can say is wow, I am glad she is doing better, and I am sorry for the loss of the pups

 

[Jager's Mom]

I'm so happy to hear Addy is doing better! Hugs to you all!

 

[NewfieMama]

What a frightening experience. I am so sorry for the loss of your pups but warmed by Addy's recovery and all the love you, her breeder and her sister have shown her!

It is stories like this that I want to pull out when people ask me 'why I don't just breed' since I have 2 Newfs...

 

[janices]

Oh, wow, a breeder's nightmare. Glad things look to be turning out better. So sorry for the loss of part of the puppies.

 

[Jager's Mom]

How is your crew doing today?

 

[Annetteb]

That must have been a nightmare for you all!.. So glad to hear that Addy is doing better! What a great thing for Gretta to be able to help out.
Best wishes for continued recovery for Addy.

 

[Jeannie]

What a frightening experience.
It is stories like this that I want to pull out when people ask me 'why I don't just breed' since I have 2 Newfs...

I agree.

Ginny, I'm sorry you had this horrible experience. Sorry for the loss of the pups. Thankful that Addy is OK and you have 4 pups and lots of help.