Born 9-18-15 Adopted 9-22-19 This
is the photo from Beaver Valley Dachshunds website. It
has just been 2 years Rosie passed. We had not moved her crate. Rosie's bowl
and chain were still in her crate on 9-22-19. This is no small event for us
letting another dog use Rosie's crate. It could not be just ANY dog. Stella
is Rosie's granddaughter and Lizzie's daughter. She is the last descendant of
Rosie's at Beaver Valley Dachshunds. She will be using Rosie's crate. It
was mentioned that when we went to get Lizzie I looked at then puppy Stella
and said “I will be back for you in 4 years.” I don’t remember saying that
but it is likely true. Promises made – promises kept! Doggies ready for the trip at 7:00
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At Beaver Valley Dachshunds for the pickup 9-21-19
Stella’s last puppy – VERY cute!
Lida and Pickles Doggie #1.
The Long Ride Home
Chillin On The Couch
Pack Acceptance Has Begun – In 1 day flat
Stella and Shelby 11-6-19
Added 12-13-21
Our
dachshund good luck ran out. Stella somehow hurt herself so we took her to the
vet. By Thanksgiving 11-25-21 she was recovered. On Monday November 30th
something happened so we took her to Northstar in
Robbinsville. Stella became paralyzed while we were there. We took her home
hoping she would recover on her own with crate rest. That thought ended on
12-2-21 when Stella bit Donna obviously in great pain. So we went to University
of Pennsylvania where test revealed she had two slipped discs. We approved the
surgery. Hopefully she will recover and walk again.
This is her last photo on 11-30 before the operation.
We
are picking her up here at U Penn on 12-6-21 after an $8100.00 operation. Most
people would have let her go. We just could not do that. She is only 6! We are
now learning how to care for a paralyzed dog.
Photo
taken on 12-11-21 – starting to feel better but no rear motor skills yet.
Added 10-14-23
I
have not been as active in updating my older web pages. For anyone reading this
Stella made a very slow but steady recovery. She was still making progress a
year after when was paralyzed to about 99% full recovery. Some of her movements
are “different’ particularly when pooping and peeing. She is the only female
dog I have seen that lifts her 1 leg while peeing. She is happy and healthy
again. Good enough.
Do
not give up on your dachshund if they go down. You will never forgive yourself
if you let them go without the expensive operation or whatever is needed for their
recovery. It could take a YEAR!!!
Updated 10-14-23
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