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The Follow-Up

October 18, 2013

A couple of weeks ago I took our blind and deaf dog Spinner to our veterinary ophthalmologist, Dr. Sarah Hoy, for surgery on an eyelid tumor. The growth was on the edge of the eyelid and had begun rubbing on her eyeball. On Tuesday of this week it was time to take Spinner back for a re-check exam and to have the sutures removed, which is what Dr. Hoy is doing in the photo above. Her vet tech Patty is holding Spinner still, which wasn't easy — Spinner was one nervous girl, and panting so hard it made suture removal a bit challenging.

But the growth was benign, fortunately, and the surgery site healed quite nicely. With sutures successfully removed, Spinner was relieved to get back in the van for the trip home. In all the years we've had her — she first came in 2005 — she's rarely ever been sick or had to make a trip to the vet clinic, so she wasn't thrilled with this experience. Her view was, "Get me outta here."

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$1,000 For The Animals From The Shelter Challenge!

Yes, the Shelter Challenge results are in and we won $1,000 for winning the most votes of any shelter or rescue group in New Hampshire! Thank you so much to every one who voted so diligently for the farm. I know from all the emails I got and the blog comments that the changes they made to the Shelter Challenge website made this round difficult and frustrating at times, but we appreciate all your efforts on behalf of our disabled animals. Thank you!!!

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10 responses to “The Follow-Up”

Lynn (in Louisiana)

October 18, 2013

Won’t they let you hold her???? Oh I’m glad that’s over and all is well. You know how I feel about Spinner!! 🙂

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Kathleen Rivard

October 18, 2013

Spinner holds a special place in my heart for all that she has over come and the great attitude she maintains. I am so very happy that the news was good regarding her “lid” and she got outta’ there fast!
Puppy Kisses from All The Rivards

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Lisa

October 18, 2013

Glad to hear this great news about Spinner. I’ve followed her a long time and she is one of my favorites…actually, I guess they all are. 🙂

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Mary H.

October 18, 2013

Glad to hear all is right with Spinner-and I hope she doesn’t have to ride in the van again any time soon!

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Ev

October 19, 2013

Congratulations. You deserve it. How are the horses doing? Are you taking in new horses or are you concentrating on dogs.

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Ann

October 19, 2013

I adore Spinner! I’m so happy to hear that everything is fine. I’m sure she’s excited being home and hopefully she won’t have to go to the vet again any time soon!

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Tonya Allen

October 19, 2013

Poor Spinner, I’m sure she was spinning her wheels in her haste to leave the vet’s office. Lucky girl to have a more comfortable eye now.
Yes, it took an extra few minutes to figure out the new Shelter Challenge website, but I’m just glad that the Shelter Challenge exists. All of us spending a few seconds a day gained you some money to help with your day-in day-out efforts, and some visibility as well.

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Debbie Burke

October 21, 2013

Hooray for the $1000! Their previous site was easy to navigate and vote on. So why change a successful system?!?! This round was a mess–with inconsistent links and mass confusion. How frustrating for us who want to support you and for you knowing we were trying, but getting thwarted at every click. I hope they realized from the spotty results they received that they would be better going back to the old and workable system.

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Chloe

October 21, 2013

That must have been so scary for you Spinner, but it sounds like you were very brave.
Wonderful to hear the good news of the biopsy results and how well the healing is going on. We love you Spinner!!!

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Shirley * James/Portland, OR

October 21, 2013

Such a good boy— glad all is well with Spinner.

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