Terrier Club Rescue Forum Ainsley, 10-12 update  From:  Message: Corinne October 12 at 14:38 Ainsley, 10-12 update From her foster mom, Ann. Scruffy is one of her dogs. Ainsley is 2 years old, and her left eye is still swollen with much redness in the area that should be white. It is unknown if there is permanent damage yet, which is why we have her, our eye doctor is the best we can find (only the best for my Scruff-Man). The left side of her face still seems a bit swollen and she doesn't respond with her felt eye to sudden movements at all, but we aren't doctors and need to have that professionally assessed. My vet will see her first so he can make an assessment and then refer us to the specialist, if necessary. She may just be very sore, but apparently no x-rays were taken so that may be in her future. I trust my vet very much, knowing that if he thinks her eye problem is beyond his expertise, he will say so and send her to my specialist. He also gives us a discount of bills so that will help some too. The left side of her rib cage, also seems swollen and a bit tender to her at times. I'm wondering if the leg problem comes from the same cruel "attack" on her. She can use it, but it is very weak and gives away on her at times. She's very weak in general, seeming a bit "wobbly" at times, but her not eating could account for that. She did eat some breakfast this morning so this is encouraging, but she still has terrible diarrhea and her poor little butt is as red as can be, with a lot of hair coming out of the base. We're keeping her clean, using a topical antibiotic on her butt and pretty much letting her do what she wants right now. I'm about to take her temperature since she seems to still have some fever, and will give her a baby aspirin if needed. I think she's glad to be with people and not kept crated anymore. She really hates a crate, but she's been very isolated this week and still feeling not so well. She's getting lots of attention and love and I adore that she is spending time with Scruffy. We expanded his corner and put another blanket down for her to share his area. There's a feeling of seclusion and comfort in this corner of Scruffy's (which is right next to the computer), he knows he's out of the main stream and nobody can step on him or get in his way. This is a good place for her now, rather than being crated, she can still move about at will, yet be alone if needed. I'll keep you all posted, she's a charming dog and I can't imagine how anyone could have thought of hurting her. She's so tiny and helpless. Good thoughts for Ainsley! Col Potter Cairn Rescue Network Lynda and the Minkies October 12 at 16:56 Re: Ainsley, 10-12 update She sounds a very delicate little thing. I do hope she will be OK. Thanks for the update. XXX. Jodi & Logan October 12 at 17:03 Re: Ainsley, 10-12 update Wishing her the best. Hope everything turns out well for her. Sandy, Lucy and Taz October 12 at 21:42 Re: Ainsley, 10-12 update Thanks for the update. I feel so sorry for this poor little baby girl and just cannot understand how anyone could do this to her. It sounds like a wonderful home that she is being fostered in and I am sure she is soaking up the love that will help her heal faster. We send our love and lots of hugs and kisses. Sandy, Lucy and Taz October 12 at 21:42 Re: Ainsley, 10-12 update Thanks for the update. I feel so sorry for this poor little baby girl and just cannot understand how anyone could do this to her. It sounds like a wonderful home that she is being fostered in and I am sure she is soaking up the love that will help her heal faster. We send our love and lots of hugs and kisses. Annie &E Gang October 13 at 09:50 Re: Ainsley, 10-12 update What an awful thing to have happened and we are so glad she is being cared for in a loving and understanding home . Love and kisses xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Carolyn October 13 at 22:40 Re: Ainsley, 10-12 update I'm so glad to see this update full of hope....please let us know as things go along, and how she is doing.... Carolyn

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