An Update on Miss Anu

Sadly, things went very downhill with Miss Anu after my post on Saturday. She did not come in with the flock, and we could not find her in the pasture to bring her in.

As I was leaving for work on Sunday morning, I saw her laying in the side pasture. As I walked out I called her name, honestly thinking she had passed away. She twitched her legs and picked her head up slightly.

I got her rolled onto her belly, but could not get her on her feet. I called the boy child for help, and between us, we got her on her feet.

After a few minutes of letting her get her bearings, we walked her back up into the barn. I had to leave for work so boy child got her settled in with fresh water and hay.

He kept checking her during the day, and sometimes she was up walking and other’s she was laying down. He thought she was confused at times.

She did not eat or drink.

Once I got home, we forced some gatorade on her to keep her hydrated. We did this several times.

During evening chores, I got her some NSAID’s since she was grinding her teeth again, and we also got some fluid into her.

Then she started to have seizures as we held her.

I knew at this point that there was nothing more we could do for her to heal her body. Something was far more wrong than any of us anticipated. I’m guessing she had developed a brain tumor, or some form of brain damage. This explains so much more, her being alone, not coming in at night, and the occasion confusion she displayed.

It was my duty to end her suffering. We both gave her lots of hugs, kisses, and I love you’s, along with my thanks for her being in my life. I told her that all her friends would be waiting for her on the other side of this life, and that Rob would be there to watch over her. I told her there would be no more pain, and she would be running thru green fields and sleeping under shady trees.

And I escorted her to the rainbow bridge. She crossed instantly.

And my heart is broken.

Thank you to everyone who was praying and sending good vibes for her recovery.